Question: How To Transfer A WordPress Site To Another Account?
Our experts say.
Thank you for the request. The following steps should provide guidance for transferring a WordPress site to another account:
1. Log in to the WordPress dashboard of the site you wish to transfer.
2. Navigate to the Tools section of the dashboard, and select the Export tab.
3. Select the All content option from the list and click Download Export File.
4. Log in to the WordPress dashboard of the account you wish to transfer the site to.
5. Navigate to the Tools section of the dashboard, and select the Import tab.
6. Choose WordPress from the list of options, and then click Install Now.
7. Select the Choose File button and locate the file that was previously downloaded.
8. Select the Upload file and import button.
9. To assign posts to an existing user, select the radio button next to their username. Otherwise, click the Submit button.
The entire process should take approximately 10 – 15 minutes, depending on the size of the site, and the speed of the internet connection.
For more information, users can consult the official WordPress Codex page on Importing Content. Additionally, they can read up on the WordPress Exporter and WordPress Importer plugins.
I hope this helps!