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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>

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

Krasen Slavov

Developry

Backup Copilot is a powerful yet simple WordPress database backup and restore plugin that helps you create secure backup points, migrate your website, and restore your WordPress installation with ease.
<h3>Key Features</h3>
<ul>
<li>One-Click Database Backup – Create complete WordPress database backups instantly</li>
<li>Site Migration Made Easy – Export and import your entire WordPress site to any location</li>
<li>Instant Restore – Roll back to any backup point with a single click</li>
<li>Advanced Backup Options – Customize what gets backed up (database, themes, plugins, media)</li>
<li>Find & Replace URLs – Automatically update URLs when migrating to new domain</li>
<li>WordPress Multisite Support – Full support for WordPress multisite installations</li>
<li>Secure Storage – Backups stored in hidden <code>.bkps</code> directory</li>
<li>Progress Tracking – Real-time backup creation progress</li>
<li>Access Control – Limit plugin access to specific admin users</li>
<li>Zero Configuration – Works out of the box with sensible defaults</li>
</ul>
<h3>Perfect For</h3>
<ul>
<li>Website Migrations – Move your WordPress site to a new host or domain</li>
<li>Development Workflow – Create restore points during development</li>
<li>Site Transfers – Clone your site to staging or production environments</li>
<li>Pre-Update Safety – Backup before WordPress core, theme, or plugin updates</li>
<li>Client Handoffs – Transfer WordPress sites between developers</li>
<li>Regular Backups – Create scheduled backup points for peace of mind</li>
</ul>
<h3>How It Works</h3>
Creating Backups
<ol>
<li>Click “Create” to store backup on server</li>
<li>Click “Export” to download backup immediately</li>
<li>Add optional notes to identify your backups</li>
<li>Use advanced options to customize backup contents</li>
</ol>
Migrating Your Site
<ol>
<li>Export backup from source site</li>
<li>Install Backup Copilot on destination site</li>
<li>Upload backup file</li>
<li>Restore with one click</li>
</ol>
Managing Backups
<ul>
<li>View all backups with creation date and size</li>
<li>Download individual components (database, wp-content)</li>
<li>Generate full backup archives for transfer</li>
<li>Restore any backup point instantly</li>
<li>Delete old backups to save space</li>
</ul>
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<h3>ADVANCED OPTIONS</h3>
Customize your backups with powerful advanced options:
<ul>
<li>Save .htaccess – Include server configuration in backups</li>
<li>Save wp-config.php – Include WordPress configuration</li>
<li>Find & Replace URLs – Update database URLs for migrations (export only)</li>
<li>Media Library – Include/exclude wp-content/uploads</li>
<li>Themes – Include active and inactive themes</li>
<li>Plugins – Include active and inactive plugins</li>
<li>Must-Use Plugins – Include wp-content/mu-plugins</li>
<li>Cache – Include/exclude wp-content/cache</li>
<li>3rd-party Backups – Include other backup plugin files</li>
<li>Database – Include/exclude database tables</li>
<li>WP-Content – Include/exclude entire wp-content directory</li>
</ul>
<h3>WORDPRESS MULTISITE SUPPORT</h3>
Full WordPress multisite compatibility:
<ul>
<li>Super Admin – Create full network backups from main site</li>
<li>Site Admin – Create site-specific backups with own database tables</li>
<li>Granular Access – Control which admin users can access Backup Copilot</li>
<li>Network Isolation – Each site’s backups remain separate</li>
</ul>
<h3>USER ACCESS CONTROL</h3>
Restrict plugin access for enhanced security:
<ul>
<li>Enable/disable access per admin user</li>
<li>Perfect for multi-admin WordPress sites</li>
<li>Control access in WordPress multisite networks</li>
<li>Manage permissions from user profile pages</li>
</ul>
<h3>TECHNICAL DETAILS</h3>
<ul>
<li>Maximum Backup Size: 500MB (optimal for most shared hosting)</li>
<li>Storage Location: Hidden <code>.bkps</code> directory in WordPress root</li>
<li>Database Engine: Uses mysqldump via PHP for reliable exports</li>
<li>Compression: ZIP compression for efficient storage</li>
<li>Naming: UUID-based backup identification</li>
<li>Security: WP nonce verification, capability checks, sanitized inputs</li>
</ul>
<h3>REQUIREMENTS</h3>
Your server must meet these requirements:
<ul>
<li>PHP ZipArchive extension</li>
<li>Database connection with backup privileges</li>
<li>Write permissions on WordPress root directory</li>
<li>Write permissions on wp-content directory</li>
</ul>
The plugin will display status checks on the main page. If any check fails, contact your hosting provider.
<h3>DOCUMENTATION</h3>
For detailed documentation, video tutorials, and support visit: 
<a href="https://krasenslavov.com/plugins/backup-copilot/" rel="nofollow ugc">Backup Copilot Documentation</a>
<h3>BACKUP COPILOT PRO</h3>
Coming soon with premium features:
<ul>
<li>Cloud Storage – Save backups to Dropbox, Google Drive, Amazon S3</li>
<li>Scheduled Backups – Automated daily, weekly, monthly backups</li>
<li>Email Notifications – Get notified when backups complete</li>
<li>WP to Multisite – Convert standard WordPress to multisite</li>
<li>PHP Configuration Manager – Manage PHP settings from WordPress admin</li>
<li>Larger Backups – Support for sites over 500MB</li>
<li>Priority Support – Get help directly from the developer</li>
</ul>
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