{"id":17460,"date":"2025-05-22T22:31:28","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T22:31:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kickoffadvertising.com\/?p=17460"},"modified":"2025-05-22T22:31:28","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T22:31:28","slug":"how-to-migrate-wordpress-site-to-another-host","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kickoffadvertising.com\/es\/how-to-migrate-wordpress-site-to-another-host\/","title":{"rendered":"C\u00f3mo migrar tu sitio WordPress a otro hosting: gu\u00eda paso a paso"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"356\" data-end=\"847\">Migrar tu sitio web WordPress a un nuevo hosting puede sonar intimidante, pero no tiene por qu\u00e9 serlo. Con la gu\u00eda adecuada, puedes mover tu sitio de forma segura, ya sea que cambies de proveedor para mejorar el rendimiento, reducir costos o expandir tus capacidades de alojamiento. En este art\u00edculo, te mostraremos <strong data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"701\">c\u00f3mo migrar tu sitio WordPress a otro hosting<\/strong> usando dos m\u00e9todos: el manual y una opci\u00f3n m\u00e1s r\u00e1pida con el <strong data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"790\">plugin Duplicator.<\/strong>Ambos son efectivos, pero difieren en complejidad y velocidad.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"881\">\u00bfPor qu\u00e9 migrar un sitio WordPress?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"955\">Existen varias razones por las que podr\u00edas querer migrar tu sitio WordPress:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"1120\">\n<li data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"1014\">\n<p data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"1014\">Cambiar a un proveedor de hosting m\u00e1s r\u00e1pido o fiable.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1031\">\n<p data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1031\">Reducir costes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1056\">\n<p data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1056\">Actualizar las especificaciones del servidor.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1082\">\n<p data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1082\">Mejorar la seguridad del sitio.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1120\">\n<p data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1120\">Cambiar la marca o el nombre de dominio.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1220\">Independientemente del motivo, lo m\u00e1s importante es hacerlo sin p\u00e9rdida de datos ni tiempo de inactividad significativo.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1225\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1294\">M\u00e9todo 1: C\u00f3mo migrar un sitio WordPress a otro hosting manualmente<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1416\">Este enfoque te da control total sobre el proceso. Es ideal para desarrolladores o aquellos que prefieren no usar plugins<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1454\">Paso 1: Descarga los archivos de tu sitio<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1643\">Usa un cliente FTP como <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/filezilla-project.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1522\">FileZilla<\/a> o el panel de control de tu hosting para descargar todos los archivos del directorio ra\u00edz de tu sitio web, normalmente <code data-start=\"1618\" data-end=\"1632\">\/public_html<\/code> o <code data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1642\">\/www<\/code>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1645\" data-end=\"1677\">Paso 2: Exporta tu base de datos<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"1820\">Accede a <strong data-start=\"1688\" data-end=\"1702\">phpMyAdmin<\/strong> a trav\u00e9s de tu hosting actual. Selecciona la base de datos de tu sitio y haz clic en <strong data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"1774\">Export<\/strong>. Usa el m\u00e9todo <strong data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"1793\">r\u00e1pido<\/strong> y el formato <strong data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"1812\">SQL<\/strong> luego.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"1862\">Paso 3: Sube los archivos al nuevo hosting<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"1965\">Con\u00e9ctate a tu nueva cuenta de hosting v\u00eda FTP y sube los archivos al directorio ra\u00edz de tu nuevo servidor.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"2000\">Paso 4: Crea una nueva base de datos<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2002\" data-end=\"2112\">En el panel de control de tu nuevo hosting, crea una nueva base de datos MySQL y un usuario, luego asigna el usuario a la base de datos.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2114\" data-end=\"2145\">Paso 5: Importa la base de datos<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2147\" data-end=\"2244\">Abre <strong data-start=\"2152\" data-end=\"2166\">phpMyAdmin<\/strong> en el nuevo hosting, elige la base de datos que creaste e importa el archivo <code data-start=\"2232\" data-end=\"2238\">.sql<\/code> file.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2246\" data-end=\"2280\">Paso 6: Actualiza el archivo <code data-start=\"2265\" data-end=\"2280\">wp-config.php<\/code><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2282\" data-end=\"2363\">Modifica el archivo <code data-start=\"2293\" data-end=\"2308\">wp-config.php<\/code> en tu nuevo servidor con los nuevos detalles de la base de datos:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2282\" data-end=\"2363\">\n<p data-start=\"2282\" data-end=\"2363\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-17463\" src=\"https:\/\/kickoffadvertising.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/How-to-Migrate-WordPress-Site-to-Another-Host-300x49.jpg\" alt=\"How to Migrate WordPress Site to Another Host\" width=\"845\" height=\"138\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kickoffadvertising.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/How-to-Migrate-WordPress-Site-to-Another-Host-300x49.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kickoffadvertising.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/How-to-Migrate-WordPress-Site-to-Another-Host.jpg 759w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 845px) 100vw, 845px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2282\" data-end=\"2363\">\n<h3 data-start=\"2523\" data-end=\"2575\">Paso 7: Actualiza las URLs (si tu dominio ha cambiado)<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2577\" data-end=\"2780\">Para reemplazar las URLs antiguas por el nuevo dominio, usa una herramienta como <a class=\"cursor-pointer\" href=\"https:\/\/interconnectit.com\/products\/search-and-replace-for-wordpress-databases\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2634\" data-end=\"2734\">Search Replace DB<\/a> o realiza una consulta SQL manual a trav\u00e9s de phpMyAdmin.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2782\" data-end=\"2785\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2787\" data-end=\"2862\">M\u00e9todo 2: C\u00f3mo migrar un sitio WordPress a otro hosting usando Duplicator<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2864\" data-end=\"3017\">Si buscas una forma m\u00e1s f\u00e1cil y r\u00e1pida, <strong data-start=\"2909\" data-end=\"2923\">Duplicator<\/strong> es un plugin gratuito que hace la migraci\u00f3n de un sitio WordPress r\u00e1pida y sin problemas, incluso para principiantes.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3019\" data-end=\"3049\">Paso 1: Instala Duplicator<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3051\" data-end=\"3174\">Ve al escritorio de WordPress, navega a \"Plugins\" &gt; \"A\u00f1adir nuevo\", busca <strong data-start=\"3129\" data-end=\"3143\">Duplicator<\/strong>, luego inst\u00e1lalo y act\u00edvalo.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3176\" data-end=\"3214\">Paso 2: Crea un paquete de migraci\u00f3n<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3216\" data-end=\"3386\">En \"Duplicator\" &gt; \"Paquetes\", crea un nuevo paquete. El plugin generar\u00e1 dos archivos: un instalador (<code data-start=\"3321\" data-end=\"3336\">installer.php<\/code>) y un archivo de archivo (archive file) que contiene todo tu sitio.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3388\" data-end=\"3418\">Paso 3: Sube al nuevo hosting<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3420\" data-end=\"3490\">Usa FTP para subir ambos archivos al directorio ra\u00edz de tu nuevo servidor.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3492\" data-end=\"3524\">Paso 4: Inicia el instalador<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3526\" data-end=\"3719\">En tu navegador, visita <code data-start=\"3549\" data-end=\"3582\">tudominionuevo.com\/installer.php<\/code> y sigue los pasos para completar la migraci\u00f3n. Duplicator se encargar\u00e1 de la importaci\u00f3n de la base de datos, las correcciones de rutas y las actualizaciones de URL autom\u00e1ticamente.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3526\" data-end=\"3719\">\n<hr data-start=\"3721\" data-end=\"3724\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3726\" data-end=\"3767\">Manual vs. Duplicator: \u00bfCu\u00e1l es mejor?<\/h2>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_16hzy_1\">\n<div class=\"_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"3769\" data-end=\"4610\">\n<thead data-start=\"3769\" data-end=\"3888\">\n<tr data-start=\"3769\" data-end=\"3888\">\n<th data-start=\"3769\" data-end=\"3800\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Caracter\u00edstica<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"3800\" data-end=\"3843\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Migraci\u00f3n manual<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"3843\" data-end=\"3888\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Plugin Duplicator<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"4009\" data-end=\"4610\">\n<tr data-start=\"4009\" data-end=\"4128\">\n<td data-start=\"4009\" data-end=\"4039\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Habilidad t\u00e9cnica requerida<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4039\" data-end=\"4083\">Alta<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4083\" data-end=\"4128\">Baja a media<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4129\" data-end=\"4249\">\n<td data-start=\"4129\" data-end=\"4159\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Tiempo requerido<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4159\" data-end=\"4204\">45\u201360 minutos<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4204\" data-end=\"4249\">15\u201330 minutos<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4250\" data-end=\"4370\">\n<td data-start=\"4250\" data-end=\"4280\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Control del proceso<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4280\" data-end=\"4324\">Total<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4324\" data-end=\"4370\">Guiado<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4371\" data-end=\"4490\">\n<td data-start=\"4371\" data-end=\"4401\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Riesgo de errores<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4401\" data-end=\"4445\">Moderado a alto<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4445\" data-end=\"4490\">Bajo (gracias a pasos de validaci\u00f3n)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4491\" data-end=\"4610\">\n<td data-start=\"4491\" data-end=\"4521\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Mejor para<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4521\" data-end=\"4565\">Desarrolladores, usuarios t\u00e9cnicos<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4565\" data-end=\"4610\">Principiantes, freelancers, due\u00f1os de negocios<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"sticky end-(--thread-content-margin) h-0 self-end select-none\">\n<div class=\"absolute end-0 flex items-end\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr data-start=\"4612\" data-end=\"4615\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"4617\" data-end=\"4655\">Consejos Pro para una migraci\u00f3n exitosa<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"4657\" data-end=\"5080\">\n<li data-start=\"4657\" data-end=\"4794\">\n<p data-start=\"4659\" data-end=\"4794\">Siempre <strong data-start=\"4666\" data-end=\"4687\">haz una copia de seguridad de tu sitio<\/strong> antes de migrar. Herramientas como <a class=\"cursor-pointer\" href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/updraftplus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4717\" data-end=\"4774\">UpdraftPlus<\/a> son excelentes para esto.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4795\" data-end=\"4918\">\n<p data-start=\"4797\" data-end=\"4918\">Aseg\u00farate de que tu nuevo entorno de hosting cumpla con los <a class=\"cursor-pointer\" href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/about\/requirements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4842\" data-end=\"4917\">requisitos m\u00ednimos de WordPress.<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4919\" data-end=\"5080\">\n<p data-start=\"4921\" data-end=\"5080\">Despu\u00e9s de la migraci\u00f3n, prueba la velocidad y el rendimiento de tu sitio usando herramientas como <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/gtmetrix.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4994\" data-end=\"5027\">GTmetrix<\/a> o <a class=\"cursor-pointer\" href=\"https:\/\/pagespeed.web.dev\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"5031\" data-end=\"5079\">PageSpeed Insights<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"5082\" data-end=\"5085\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"5087\" data-end=\"5104\">Consideraciones finales<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5106\" data-end=\"5385\">Aprender <strong data-start=\"5115\" data-end=\"5164\">c\u00f3mo migrar tu sitio WordPress a otro hosting<\/strong> es una habilidad valiosa para cualquier due\u00f1o de sitio web. Si te sientes c\u00f3modo con tareas t\u00e9cnicas y quieres un control total, opta por el m\u00e9todo manual. Si prefieres la simplicidad y la velocidad, el plugin Duplicator es una excelente soluci\u00f3n.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5387\" data-end=\"5507\">Sea cual sea el m\u00e9todo que elijas, esta gu\u00eda te ayudar\u00e1 a realizar una migraci\u00f3n fluida con un tiempo de inactividad m\u00ednimo y sin p\u00e9rdida de datos.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"5509\" data-end=\"5512\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"5514\" data-end=\"5640\">Si disfrutaste este tutorial, <a href=\"\/es\/contact\/\">suscr\u00edbete<\/a> a nuestro newsletter para m\u00e1s consejos de WordPress sobre rendimiento, SEO y gesti\u00f3n de sitios web.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Migrating your WordPress website to a new host may sound intimidating, but it doesn\u2019t have to be. With the right guidance, you can move your site safely, whether you&#8217;re switching providers to improve performance, reduce costs, or expand your hosting capabilities. In this article, we\u2019ll show you how to migrate WordPress site to another host using two methods: the manual method and a faster option using the Duplicator plugin. Both are effective, but differ in complexity and speed. Why Migrate a WordPress Site? There are several reasons you might want to migrate your WordPress site: Switching to a faster or more reliable hosting provider Lowering costs Upgrading server specs Improving site security Rebranding or changing domain names Regardless of the reason, what matters most is doing it without data loss or significant downtime. Method 1: How to Migrate WordPress Site to Another Host Manually This approach gives you full control over the process. It\u2019s ideal for developers or those who prefer not to use plugins. Step 1: Download Your Site Files Use an FTP client like FileZilla or your hosting control panel to download all files in your website\u2019s root directory\u2014typically \/public_html or \/www. Step 2: Export Your Database Log into phpMyAdmin via your current host. Select your site\u2019s database and click Export. Use the Quick method and SQL format. Step 3: Upload Files to the New Host Connect to your new hosting account via FTP and upload the files to your new server\u2019s root directory. Step 4: Create a New Database In your new hosting control panel, create a new MySQL database and user, then assign the user to the database. Step 5: Import the Database Open phpMyAdmin on the new host, choose the database you created, and import the .sql file. Step 6: Update wp-config.php Modify the wp-config.php file on your new server with the new database details: Step 7: Update URLs (if your domain has changed) To replace old URLs with the new domain, use a tool like Search Replace DB or perform a manual SQL query via phpMyAdmin. Method 2: How to Migrate WordPress Site to Another Host Using Duplicator If you\u2019re looking for an easier, faster way, Duplicator is a free plugin that makes migrating a WordPress site quick and seamless\u2014even for beginners. Step 1: Install Duplicator Go to your WordPress dashboard, navigate to \u201cPlugins\u201d &gt; \u201cAdd New,\u201d search for Duplicator, then install and activate it. Step 2: Create a Migration Package Under \u201cDuplicator\u201d &gt; \u201cPackages,\u201d create a new package. The plugin will generate two files: an installer (installer.php) and an archive file containing your entire site. Step 3: Upload to New Host Use FTP to upload both files to the root directory of your new server. Step 4: Launch the Installer In your browser, visit yournewdomain.com\/installer.php and follow the steps to complete the migration. Duplicator will handle database import, path corrections, and URL updates automatically. Manual vs Duplicator: Which Is Better? Feature Manual Migration Duplicator Plugin Technical Skill Required High Low to Medium Time Required 45\u201360 minutes 15\u201330 minutes Control Over Process Full Guided Risk of Errors Moderate to High Low (thanks to validation steps) Best For Developers, tech-savvy users Beginners, freelancers, business owners Pro Tips for a Successful Migration Always back up your site before migrating. Tools like UpdraftPlus are great for this. Make sure your new hosting environment meets WordPress minimum requirements. After migration, test your site\u2019s speed and performance using tools like GTmetrix or PageSpeed Insights. Final Thoughts Learning how to migrate WordPress site to another host is a valuable skill for any website owner. If you\u2019re comfortable with technical tasks and want total control, go with the manual method. If you prefer simplicity and speed, the Duplicator plugin is an excellent solution. Whichever method you choose, this guide will help you perform a smooth migration with minimal downtime and no lost data. If you enjoyed this tutorial, subscribe to our newsletter for more WordPress tips on performance, SEO, and website management.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":17464,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-17460","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-seo"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kickoffadvertising.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17460","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kickoffadvertising.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kickoffadvertising.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kickoffadvertising.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kickoffadvertising.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17460"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/kickoffadvertising.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17460\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kickoffadvertising.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/17464"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kickoffadvertising.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17460"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kickoffadvertising.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17460"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kickoffadvertising.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17460"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}