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How to Migrate a WordPress Site

Updated on:
May 11, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to transfer and migrate your WordPress site to a new owner.

Quick summary

This demo walks you through how to migrate a WordPress site by using the built-in Transfer Your Site tool inside WordPress.com Settings. In just a few steps, you can hand off full site ownership to another user instantly after email confirmation.


Steps

  1. Head over to the left sidebar and click Settings.
  2. Scroll down to the Site Tools section and tap Transfer Your Site.
  3. Enter the registered email or WordPress ID of the user to whom you wish to transfer your website.
  4. Tap Continue to proceed with the transfer.
  5. Provide the necessary permissions and click Start Transfer.
  6. Your WordPress website will be transferred and migrated instantly once the confirmation email is acknowledged.

📌 Why this matters

Migrating a WordPress site to a new owner is a critical task for agencies, freelancers, and businesses handing off web properties. WordPress.com's built-in site transfer tool eliminates the need for manual exports, plugin installations, or developer intervention, making WordPress site migration fast and secure. Understanding this process helps site owners avoid data loss and ensures a seamless ownership handoff. This feature is essential for anyone managing multiple WordPress sites or delivering client projects at scale.
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