How to Migrate WordPress to DigitalOcean

Successful migration requires careful database handling and verifying server permalink settings to avoid common 404 errors after the move. medium confidence based on 4 community reports

Successful migration requires careful database handling and verifying server permalink settings to avoid common 404 errors after the move.

Based on 4 community reports.

Linked sources: 4.

Known Issues

404 errors on internal pages
Database import failures
Incorrect URL settings in site database

Community Q&A

What is the best way to migrate WordPress to DigitalOcean?

You can use migration plugins like BlogVault, tools like SimpleBackups, or perform a manual migration using rsync for files and MySQL exports for the database.

Why do I get 404 errors after migrating to DigitalOcean?

This is often caused by incorrect permalink settings or the ‘AllowOverride’ directive being set to ‘None’ in your Apache configuration.

Do I need to match PHP versions during migration?

It is recommended to use modern, supported versions of PHP and MySQL on your new server rather than matching outdated versions from your old host.

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)