How to Migrate WordPress to DigitalOcean

Migrating to DigitalOcean is best achieved by using rsync for file transfers and manual database imports or specialized backup plugins for reliability. medium confidence based on 4 community reports

Migrating to DigitalOcean is best achieved by using rsync for file transfers and manual database imports or specialized backup plugins for reliability.

Based on 4 community reports.

Linked sources: 4.

Known Issues

404 errors on internal pages after migration
Incorrect URL settings in WordPress database
Apache AllowOverride configuration issues
Database import failures during server transfer

Community Q&A

How do I move my WordPress files to DigitalOcean?

You can use rsync to transfer files while excluding unnecessary system folders, or use a backup plugin to automate the process.

Why do I get 404 errors after migrating to DigitalOcean?

This is often caused by incorrect URL settings in the database or the Apache AllowOverride setting being set to None.

Do I need to match PHP and MySQL versions during migration?

While WordPress is flexible, it is recommended to use modern, supported versions of PHP and MySQL on your new server for better security.

Reddit Sources

Every page but home and wp-admin returns a 404 (r/Wordpress)
Suggestions for Complex Migration (r/Wordpress)
Looking for advice with in house server migration. (r/Wordpress)
Need urgent repair on wordpress site (critical error), plus ongoing maintenance (r/Wordpress)