hostney

Hostney Migration connects your WordPress site to the Hostney hosting platform so the Hostney worker can pull your database and files automatically. No SSH access, FTP credentials, or manual exports required. Your source site stays fully operational throughout the process.
How it works:
<ol>
<li>Generate a migration token in your <a href="https://www.hostney.com" rel="nofollow ugc">Hostney control panel</a></li>
<li>Install this plugin on your source WordPress site</li>
<li>Go to Tools > Hostney Migration and paste the token</li>
<li>Click “Start migration” in the Hostney control panel</li>
<li>The worker pulls your database and files automatically</li>
</ol>
What gets migrated:
<ul>
<li>All database tables (exported row-by-row with primary key pagination)</li>
<li>All WordPress files (transferred in chunks with checksum verification)</li>
<li>File permissions and directory structure</li>
</ul>
What gets excluded automatically:
<ul>
<li>Cache directories</li>
<li>Log files</li>
<li>Backup plugin directories (UpdraftPlus, All-in-One WP Migration, etc.)</li>
<li>Node modules and .git directories</li>
</ul>
Security:
All requests from the Hostney worker are authenticated using HMAC-SHA256 signatures with timestamp validation and replay protection. Tokens are cleared automatically when the plugin is deactivated.
<h3>Privacy Policy</h3>
This plugin sends the following data to Hostney servers (api.hostney.com) when you click Connect:
<ul>
<li>Your site URL and REST API URL</li>
<li>WordPress version</li>
<li>PHP version</li>
<li>Number of database tables and total database size</li>
<li>Number of files and total file size</li>
<li>Active theme name and active plugin count</li>
</ul>
This data is used solely to register and plan the migration. No file contents, database rows, passwords, or personal data are transmitted during the connection step.
During an active migration (initiated from the Hostney control panel), the Hostney worker connects to your site’s REST API endpoints to read database tables and files. All requests are authenticated with HMAC-SHA256 signatures. Data is transferred over HTTPS.
For more information, see the <a href="https://www.hostney.com/documents/privacy-policy" rel="nofollow ugc">Hostney Privacy Policy</a>.

Hostney Migration

Migrate your WordPress site to Hostney hosting. Paste your migration token and Hostney handles the rest automatically.

Automattic

Move your WordPress site to WordPress.com without stress, with the Migrate to WordPress.com plugin. Our free, user-friendly plugin provides a fast, reliable transfer with zero downtime.
<h3>How It Works</h3>
<ol>
<li>Install it 
Download and enable the Migrate to WordPress.com plugin on the site you want to move.</li>
<li>Get your key 
Secure your migration with a unique migration key from your WordPress.com account.</li>
<li>That’s it! 
Start the process with a single click, and just relax while your site seamlessly transfers to WordPress.com.</li>
</ol>
<h3>Why WordPress.com?</h3>
Migrating your site to WordPress.com gives you access to unparalleled managed WordPress hosting, with the added bonus of unmetered bandwidth, traffic, and visitors.
Whether you’re scaling your business, expanding your online presence, or simply seeking a more reliable hosting solution, WordPress.com has everything you need to succeed—backed by 24/7 expert support and security.
<h3>Our Highlights</h3>
<ul>
<li>Unlimited free migrations 
Migrate an unlimited number of sites at no extra cost—just upgrade each site to the WordPress.com Business plan, and enjoy 50% off your first year.</li>
<li>High performance 
Experience unmatched speed and reliability, with high-frequency CPUs, a global CDN, and top-tier WP Bench scores.</li>
<li>No downtime 
Keep your site live during migration, ensuring uninterrupted service for your visitors.</li>
<li>Developer-friendly tools 
Retain full control with access to WP-CLI, SSH, GitHub deployments, and staging environments.</li>
<li>Built-In security 
Benefit from round-the-clock security monitoring, DDoS protection, real-time backups, and hassle-free SSL provisioning.</li>
<li>Automatic updates 
Stay up-to-date with the latest WordPress versions automatically and keep your site secure and performant.</li>
</ul>

Migrate to WordPress.com


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A WordPress plugin that helps users to migrate their sites to WordPress.com

Hostney Migration vs Migrate to WordPress.com