Export and restore wordpress website by backubuddy

July 6, 2021 . 1 MIN READ

Restore / Migrate

Important Set an ImportBuddy password on the Settings page before attempting to Migrate to a new server.

The best way to Restore or Migrate your site is by using a standalone PHP script named importbuddy.php. This file is run without first installing WordPress, in combination with your backup ZIP file will allow you to restore this server or to a new server entirely. Sites may be restored to a new site URL or domain. You should keep a copy of importbuddy.php for future restores. It is also stored within backup ZIP files for your convenience. importbuddy.php files are not site/backup specific.

Download importbuddy.phpor Send importbuddy.php to a Destination
Download a backup zip file from the list below or send it directly to a destination by selecting “Send file” when hovering over a backup below.
Upload importbuddy.php & the downloaded backup zip file to the destination server directory where you want your site restored.

Upload these into the FTP directory for your site’s web root such as /home/buddy/public_html/. If you want to restore into a subdirectory, put these files in it.
WordPress should not be installed prior to the restore. You should delete it if it already exists.
Full backups should be restored before restoring database only backups.

4. Navigate to the uploaded importbuddy.php URL in your web browser (ie http://your.com/importbuddy.php).

5. Follow the on-screen directions until the restore / migration is complete.