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Guide to Migrate WordPress Site from WP Engine Account to Another WPE Account – Probably this would be the easiest scenario that you will face. We will present in this blog the guideline to follow for a proper error free process to complete this task successfully. We will focus on the 2 main methods of migration before tackling the DNS setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Scenario<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You have a current WordPress website hosted with a WP Engine (WPE) account. You need to transfer (migrate) this site to another WPE account. Since WP Engine do not sell domain names, so your domain name must be managed by an independent registrar (i.e. GoDaddy, WordPress, NameCheap, Gandi, etc.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This task will involve 3 steps. The first step is the site migration, the second step is the DNS setup at the side of the Domain Name registrar. The third step is related to your plugins. In this current blog we will tackle the firs step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Methods of the Site Migration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

WP Engine offers 2 methods to execute this task. First it\u2019s through a \u201cTransfer Code\u201d. The second is through a \u201cSite Migration Plugin\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Method 1: The Transfer Code<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

WP Engine physically picks up the entire \u00ab\u00a0Site\u00a0\u00bb container from the current account and drops it into your new account. So it will completely disappear from the first WPE dashboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because the site is already living in a \u00ab\u00a0Production\u00a0\u00bb environment in the current WP Engine account, it will transfer over to your new account as a Production environment too. In this case only, you don\u2019t need to move the site to a Staging Environment, there is no compatibility to test, it\u2019s just an exact 1 to 1 same server transfer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The advantage of this method is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1- Zero Data Loss: Every file, database entry, and media asset is physically moved by WP Engine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2- No Re-installation: You don’t need to install WordPress or use a migration plugin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3- Overwrite is Fine: When the transfer completes, it will simply replace that \u00ab\u00a0blank\u00a0\u00bb site you currently see in your Production environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Disadvantage is that the physical files will be completely removed from the source WPE account. So in case you want to keep it there as a safety net for couple of week, you won\u2019t be able to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now follow this step-by-step process to get your Transfer Code:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Log in to your WP Engine User Portal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Click on Settings in the left-hand sidebar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Look for a section or toggle labeled \u00ab\u00a0Allow site transfers via transfer code\u00a0\u00bb and turn it ON.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Copy the code that appears.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Send that code to the managers of the source WP Account and ask them to initiate a site transfer using this code<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    It is highly recommeded for them to backup the website before the transfer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Method 2: The Sige Migration Plugin<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Using the automated migration plugin is a very popular choice. Usually, you need when migrating a site from a different hosting service provider to WPE. But you can also use it to transfer your site from one WPE account to another WPE account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    To be extra safe, migrate the site into your Staging Environment first, then moving it to Production once you\u2019ve confirmed it’s perfect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Follow these steps to execute this task successfully:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    1. Get your \u00ab\u00a0Migration Key\u00a0\u00bb (From your WPE Destination Account)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n