When I migrated my site, I did not search/replace the database; what can I do now?

by udadmin | Oct 29, 2013

This article is about “migrating” a site – that means, cloning it at a different location (URL). It does not apply to “restoring” a site – when the site’s location stays the same. In our WordPress migration guide, we recommend...

I am trying to upload my database backup from a Mac so that I can restore/migrate from it, but it is greyed-out

by udadmin | Sep 6, 2013

Some versions of Mac OS appear to show the database file (ending in db.gz) as greyed-out when you try to upload it from the file selector. (This is apparently because the Mac doesn’t know what a db.gz file is). If this happens to you, then open the Mac’s...

Can I migrate a standalone WordPress site into a WordPress network?

by udadmin | May 27, 2013

Yes – with UpdraftPlus Premium since version 2.11.20 (December 2015).

Can I use UpdraftPlus to migrate a site to a different address?

by udadmin | Apr 26, 2013

This is a common need for site developers – or anyone wanting to maintain two copies of a site (e.g. when moving web hosting). The answer is “yes” – you just need the “Migrator” add-on from our shop; or “UpdraftPlus...

Tell me more about the “Search and replace site location in the database” option

by udadmin | Apr 25, 2013

Quick link: Go to the UpdraftPlus shop to find the Migrator add-on, or UpdraftPlus Premium. If you have the “Migrator” add-on (or UpdraftPlus Premium, which includes all add-ons), then when you restore a site, you will be given the option to “Search...