How to Migrate from Wordpress.com to Wordpress.org
Migration from Wordpress.com to Wordpress.org only can migrate the existing articles/posts only. Themes and plugins cannot be migrated as it a restriction on Wordpress.com's end.
Here the step to Export and Import posts in .xml format
- Log in to the Old WordPress Dashboard.
- Click the Tools tab from the side navigation menu to the left.
- Select the Export from the sub-menu.
- Locate and click the Download Export File button.
Note: Before you begin, make sure WordPress is already installed on the domain.
- Log in to the New WordPress Dashboard at the new domain name.
- Click the Tools tab from the side navigation menu to the left.
- Select the Import from the sub-menu.
- Scroll down and click the link that says WordPress.
- Click Browse and open the file that was exported.
- Click the Upload file and import button.
- Create or select the author for all posts.
- Mark the checkbox for import file attachments.
- The WordPress site has now been imported.
Take Note: Some larger sites require you to increase the PHP memory, upload size, and execution time. If you run into a memory issue importing a large file, please see How to Increase the PHP Memory Limit.
Updated on: 19/08/2021
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