How can I transfer WordPress From wordpress.com Site to my self hosted site?

Follow the instructions below to transfer your wordpress site to a self hosted site.

Install WordPress on your hosting account

You can automatically install wordpress on your hosting account using Softaculous in your hosting account. Otherwise, you will need to download it and manually oinstall it on your hosting account. Click here to learn how to install it automatically.


Export the files of your WordPress site

  • Log in to your WordPress.com dashboard.
  • From the left-hand navigation menu, click Tools > Export.
  • Download the XML (WXR) file to your local computer.


Import the files of your WordPress site into your hosting account

  • Log in to the WordPress dashboard installed on your hosting account via http://yourdomainname.com/wp-admin 
  • From the left-hand navigation menu, click Tools> Import>WordPress.
  • In the browse box, navigate to the export file that was downloaded to your local computer.
  • Click the Upload & Import File button.

Once all the files have been imported, refresh your wordpress site to view the newly imported contents.

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