How to Migrate WordPress to SiteGround Successfully
Manual migration using database exports and file transfers is the most reliable method for moving WordPress sites to SiteGround.
Based on 8 community reports.
Linked sources: 9.
Known Issues
- Database prefix mismatches
- Incorrect file permissions after transfer
- SiteGround restrictions on public_html folder access
Community Q&A
How do I migrate my WordPress site to SiteGround?
You can use migration plugins like Duplicator or WPvivid, or perform a manual migration by exporting your database and files via cPanel.
Why does my site show a white screen after migration?
This is often caused by incorrect database prefixes or file permission issues that need to be reset after the files are moved.
Can I download my public_html folder directly from SiteGround?
SiteGround sometimes restricts direct access to certain folders, making migration plugins a more reliable choice than manual FTP downloads.
Reddit Sources
- Divi 5 Public Alpha Comparison and Observations (r/Wordpress)
- So I started off on a live site… (r/Wordpress)
- What is your offboarding process for hosting/maintenance? (r/Wordpress)
- Why Don’t Manual WordPress Migrations Work From WP Engine to Siteground? My overall experience explained. (r/Wordpress)
- Last-minute Black Friday optimizations for Woocommerce (r/Wordpress)
- Which is best VPS for WooCommerce site facing high CPU usage on Siteground? (r/Wordpress)
- Migration from hosting to server (r/Wordpress)
- A few general questions about starting out. (r/Wordpress)
- Migrating wordpress from siteground to ethernetservers (r/Wordpress)