Migrate your site #

You can migrate your site to Rocon using the following methods:

From the Create Site Page
From the Site Migration page of your site.

From the Create Site Page #

Navigate to the Create Site page.
Select Migrate Site and click “Start Now.”
Enter the required migration details:
- Your current hosting provider.
- Whether your site is a Multi-site network.
- Any important directories that need to be migrated.
Your Current Hosting Provider
- Specify the hosting provider where your site is currently hosted (e.g., Bluehost, SiteGround, GoDaddy, etc.).
- This helps the migration team understand your site’s infrastructure and access requirements.
Whether Your Site is a Multi-Site Network
- WordPress Multi-site allows multiple websites to run under a single WordPress installation.
- If your site is part of a Multi-site network, the migration process will differ from a single-site migration.
- Mentioning this ensures the migration team can properly configure your new setup.
Any Important Directories That Need to Be Migrated
- Some sites store essential files outside the standard WordPress directories (wp-content, uploads, etc.).
- If your site has custom directories (e.g., additional media storage, logs, or backup folders), specify them to ensure they are included in the migration.
Provide your WordPress Admin URL, Username, and Password.
Click “Next” to continue with the site creation process. Your details will be submitted once the site creation is initiated.
Once the site is created, our team will handle the migration.

From the Site Migration page of your site #

Navigate to the Site Migration from the sidebar of your site that needs migration.
Once you’re redirected to Site Migration page you will have two options from header of your site.
- Migrate Via Backups
- Request Expert Migration

Migrate via Backups #

If you want to migrate your site manually via backups please follow below steps:

Step 1: Export database from your prior hosting provider

The database export file contains SQL instructions to duplicate all posts, comments, and settings (at the time of export) on Rocon’s servers.
- Log in to your current provider’s cPanel and access phpMyAdmin.
- On the left-hand side, select the site database you wish to migrate. Click the Export button on the top navigation bar.
- Under Export Method, select Custom. Under Table(s), click Select all.
- Under Object creation options, make sure the following options are checked. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click Go to save the database to your desktop.

Step 2: Download you WP-Content fiolder

Log into your current host via their portal or FTP client.
Access wp-content folder
Download/copy the wp-content folder to your computer’s desktop.

Step 3: Import your database to Rocon

Access your environment’s phpMyAdmin and click on the database on the far left titled as your sitename
Halfway down the page, select Check All and Drop from the dropdown menu. Select Yes to confirm.
Once this completes, click the Import tab at the top and select Choose File/Browse. Select the database file you would like to import and click Go at the bottom of the page.
Once you have successfully imported your database, check your table prefixes. If they do not start with “wp_”.
In wp_options table, make sure you edit option_value of siteurl and home to your temporary domain . as we are migrating your site to a temp domain in Rocon.

Step 4: Import your wp-content.zip files to Rocon

Before migrating, make sure that your current site’s WP version is aligned with the one you created in Rocon to avoid incompatibility issues. It is suggested to update your WP version if it is outdated since new sites created in Rocon use the latest stable version. In case of any issues, you can contact support.

You can use one of the following methods to import your wp-content file.

Before migrating make sure. that your current sites wp-version is aligned with that of the site you have created in rocon to avoid incompatability issues. it is suggested to update your wp version if its not updated. since new site created in rocon are in the latest stable version. in case of any issues you can contact support .
Navigate to the public_html directory.
Upload the wp-content folder you downloaded from your current host.

Step 5: Go Live!

Once your site is live on the temporary domain and you have tested the functionality, you can point your main domain. Head to Point Your Domain for detailed information on how to go live. In case of any issues faced in earlier steps, you can reach out to support.

Note: This step isn’t relevant if you do not have a custom domain.

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Request Expert Migration

Follow below steps to Request an Expert Migration:

Enter the required migration details:
- Your current hosting provider.
- Any important directories that need to be migrated.
Your Current Hosting Provider
- Specify the hosting provider where your site is currently hosted (e.g., Bluehost, SiteGround, GoDaddy, etc.).
- This helps the migration team understand your site’s infrastructure and access requirements.
Any Important Directories That Need to Be Migrated
- Some sites store essential files outside the standard WordPress directories (wp-content, uploads, etc.).
- If your site has custom directories (e.g., additional media storage, logs, or backup folders), specify them to ensure they are included in the migration.
Provide your WordPress Admin URL, Username, and Password.
Once the form is submitted our team will initiate the migration process.