Migrating a WordPress Website to Zeniar

Looking to move your WordPress website to Zeniar? This guide walks you through the migration process using the free All-in-One WP Migration plugin, making it simple to transfer your entire site — including pages, posts, media, plugins, themes, and database.

Exporting from Your Current Host

  1. Log in to the WordPress admin dashboard on your current hosting provider
  2. Navigate to Plugins > Add New and search for All-in-One WP Migration
  3. Install and activate the plugin
  4. Navigate to All-in-One WP Migration > Export from the left-hand menu
  5. Click Export To and select File
  6. Once the export is complete, download the file to your computer

Importing to Zeniar

  1. Install WordPress on your Zeniar hosting account using the WP Toolkit in Plesk
  2. Log in to the new WordPress admin dashboard on Zeniar
  3. Navigate to Plugins > Add New and install All-in-One WP Migration
  4. Activate the plugin
  5. Navigate to All-in-One WP Migration > Import from the left-hand menu
  6. Click Import From and select File
  7. Upload the export file you downloaded earlier
  8. Once the import is complete, click Finish to finalise the migration
  9. Navigate to Settings > Permalinks and click Save Changes to refresh your URL structure

After Migration

  1. Update your nameservers — Point your domain to Zeniar's nameservers (NS1.ZENHOST.AU and NS2.ZENHOST.AU) with your domain registrar
  2. Check SSL — Ensure your free SSL certificate is active in Plesk
  3. Test your site — Browse through your pages, posts, and forms to make sure everything is working correctly
  4. Update passwords — Change your WordPress admin password for security