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How to Migrate a WordPress Website from Hostinger to Neurax Host

How to Migrate a WordPress Website from Hostinger to Neurax Host

Overview

This guide explains how to migrate a WordPress website from Hostinger to Neurax Host using a manual migration method.

The process involves downloading website files and exporting the WordPress database from Hostinger, then uploading and restoring them on Neurax Host.

This guide uses a sample WordPress installation hosted on Hostinger. The same general migration method can work for different website sizes. However, larger websites may require additional tools or support because of file upload limits, database import restrictions, and server resources.

Need help with migration? Neurax Host advertises free website migration assistance. You can contact Neurax Host support to confirm eligibility and request help instead of completing every step manually.

Website: https://www.neuraxhost.ca/

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure you have:

  • An active Hostinger hosting account.
  • A WordPress website hosted on Hostinger.
  • An active Neurax Host account with cPanel access.
  • Access to your domain and DNS management settings.
  • Sufficient storage space on your computer.
  • Access to your WordPress administrator account.
  • A complete backup of your website files and database.
  • A record of existing DNS and email settings.

Important: Do not cancel your Hostinger hosting account before the migrated website has been tested successfully on Neurax Host.

If your website receives orders, bookings, or customer enquiries, plan the migration carefully to avoid losing new data during the transition.

Phase 1: Export Website from Hostinger

Step 1: Access Website Dashboard

Purpose: Open the website management dashboard in Hostinger.

Instructions:

  1. Visit https://hpanel.hostinger.com/
  2. Log in to your Hostinger account.
  3. Open Websites from the navigation menu.
  4. Locate the WordPress website you want to migrate.
  5. Open its Dashboard or management panel.

Expected Outcome: You should reach the website management dashboard.

Step 2: Open File Manager

Purpose: Access the website files stored on Hostinger.

Instructions:

  1. In the website management dashboard, locate Files.
  2. Click File Manager.
  3. Select the appropriate website file manager if multiple options appear.

Expected Outcome: The Hostinger File Manager opens.

Note: Menu names and locations may differ depending on the current Hostinger hPanel interface.

Step 3: Access the Website Root Directory

Purpose: Locate the WordPress installation directory.

Instructions:

  1. Open the website's document root, commonly public_html.
  2. Check that the directory contains the WordPress installation.
  3. Look for files and folders such as:
    • wp-admin
    • wp-content
    • wp-includes
    • wp-config.php
    • index.php
  4. Enable the option to display hidden files, if available.
  5. Check for .htaccess and other hidden configuration files.

Expected Outcome: The WordPress installation files are visible.

Important: The actual website directory may vary depending on the Hostinger hosting configuration. Verify the correct document root before creating the backup.

Step 4: Create a Website Backup Archive

Purpose: Create a downloadable backup of the website files.

Instructions:

  1. Open the WordPress installation directory.

  2. Enable Show Hidden Files or the equivalent option if it is available.

  3. Select all website files and folders, including hidden files.

  4. Click Archive or the available compression option.

  5. Enter a backup filename.

    Example: backup.zip

  6. Select ZIP format if supported.

  7. Create the archive.

  8. Verify that the archive contains the complete WordPress installation.

Expected Outcome: A ZIP backup archive is created.

Important: Do not forget hidden files such as .htaccess. Missing configuration files may cause permalink or redirect problems after migration.

If the website is too large for File Manager compression, use a suitable backup tool, SFTP, or request hosting support assistance.

Step 5: Download the Backup Archive

Purpose: Save the website files to your computer.

Instructions:

  1. Locate the newly created backup archive.
  2. Download it to your computer.
  3. Save it in a secure folder.
  4. Confirm that the download completed successfully.
  5. Check that the archive can be opened.

Expected Outcome: The website backup is saved locally.

Example filename: backup.zip

Important: The filename is only an example. Your archive may have a different name.

Phase 2: Export WordPress Database

Step 6: Open phpMyAdmin

Purpose: Access the WordPress database.

Instructions:

  1. Open the database management section in Hostinger hPanel.
  2. Locate the MySQL database associated with your WordPress website.
  3. Open phpMyAdmin for that database.

If you are unsure which database belongs to your WordPress installation, open wp-config.php and check the DB_NAME value.

Expected Outcome: The correct WordPress database opens in phpMyAdmin.

Step 7: Verify WordPress Tables

Purpose: Confirm that the selected database belongs to your WordPress website.

Instructions:

  1. Open the selected database in phpMyAdmin.
  2. Check for WordPress database tables.
  3. Common examples include:
    • wp_posts
    • wp_options
    • wp_users
    • wp_comments
    • wp_terms
  4. Confirm that the tables belong to the website you are migrating.

Important: WordPress database tables do not always use the wp_ prefix.

For example, your database may contain:

  • abc_posts
  • abc_options
  • abc_users

Check the $table_prefix setting in wp-config.php to identify the prefix used by your website.

Expected Outcome: The correct WordPress database tables are identified.

Step 8: Export the Database

Purpose: Create a downloadable WordPress database backup.

Instructions:

  1. Select the correct WordPress database.
  2. Click Export.
  3. Choose the Quick export method if appropriate.
  4. Select SQL as the export format.
  5. Click Go.
  6. Download the SQL file to your computer.
  7. Confirm that the file is complete.

Example filename: database.sql

Expected Outcome: A WordPress database backup is downloaded.

Important: Large databases may require a custom export method or another supported database backup tool.

Phase 3: Upload Website to Neurax Host

Step 9: Log in to Neurax cPanel

Purpose: Access the destination hosting account.

Instructions:

  1. Log in to your Neurax Host account.
  2. Open your hosting service.
  3. Launch cPanel.

Expected Outcome: The Neurax cPanel dashboard appears.

Step 10: Open File Manager

Purpose: Access the website's destination directory.

Instructions:

  1. Open File Manager in Neurax cPanel.
  2. Navigate to the document root assigned to your domain.
  3. For some primary domains, this may be public_html.
  4. For addon domains or other configurations, the directory may be different.

To verify the correct directory, open Domains in cPanel and check the Document Root for your domain.

Expected Outcome: The correct website directory opens.

Step 11: Upload Website Backup

Purpose: Transfer the WordPress website files to Neurax Host.

Instructions:

  1. Open the verified document root in File Manager.
  2. Click Upload.
  3. Select the actual website backup archive created on Hostinger.
  4. Wait until the upload reaches 100%.
  5. Return to File Manager and confirm that the archive appears.

Important: Backup filenames are not fixed. Upload the archive you actually created and downloaded, rather than assuming it must be named public_html.zip or backup.zip.

If the archive exceeds the upload limit, use SFTP or another supported transfer method.

Expected Outcome: The website backup archive is uploaded successfully.

Step 12: Extract the Website Files

Purpose: Extract the uploaded archive so WordPress files become accessible to the web server.

Instructions:

  1. Select the uploaded ZIP archive.
  2. Click Extract.
  3. Choose the actual document root configured for your domain.
  4. Wait for extraction to complete.
  5. Verify that the WordPress files are in the correct location.

Expected Outcome: The extracted directory contains WordPress files such as:

  • wp-admin
  • wp-content
  • wp-includes
  • wp-config.php
  • index.php

Warning: Avoid an unnecessary nested folder structure.

Incorrect example, when public_html is the document root:

public_html/public_html/wp-admin

Correct example:

public_html/wp-admin

public_html/wp-content

public_html/wp-includes

Important: Do not assume that /home/USERNAME/public_html is the correct extraction path for every account. Always use the document root displayed in Neurax cPanel.

Also verify that hidden files were transferred successfully.

Phase 4: Create and Import Database

Step 13: Create a New Database

Purpose: Create a database that WordPress will use on Neurax Host.

Instructions:

  1. Open the database management section in cPanel.
  2. Look for MySQL Databases, Manage My Databases, or the equivalent option.
  3. Locate Create New Database.
  4. Enter a database name.
  5. Click Create Database.
  6. Record the complete database name.

Expected Outcome: A new database is successfully created.

Important: The exact menu name may differ depending on the cPanel interface. Database names may also include an account-specific prefix.

Step 14: Create a Database User

Purpose: Create a database user that WordPress will use to access the database.

Instructions:

  1. Locate Add New User in the database management interface.
  2. Enter a username.
  3. Generate a strong password.
  4. Click Create User.
  5. Save the complete username and password securely.

Expected Outcome: The database user is created successfully.

Important: Store the credentials in a secure password manager. You will need them when configuring WordPress.

Step 15: Assign the User to the Database

Purpose: Grant the database user the permissions required by WordPress.

Instructions:

  1. Locate Add User to Database.
  2. Select the newly created database user.
  3. Select the new database.
  4. Click Add.
  5. Check ALL PRIVILEGES.
  6. Click Make Changes.

Expected Outcome: The database user has the required permissions to access and modify the WordPress database.

Step 16: Import the SQL Database

Purpose: Restore the WordPress database exported from Hostinger.

Instructions:

  1. Open phpMyAdmin in Neurax cPanel.

  2. Select the newly created database.

  3. Click Import.

  4. Click Choose File.

  5. Select the SQL file exported from Hostinger.

    Example: database.sql

  6. Confirm that the correct destination database is selected.

  7. Click Go.

  8. Wait for the import process to finish.

Expected Outcome: A success message appears, such as:

Import has been successfully finished.

Important: If the SQL file exceeds the database import limit, check the applicable PHP and database import restrictions. Contact Neurax Host support if an alternative import method is required.

Phase 5: Configure WordPress

Step 17: Edit wp-config.php

Purpose: Update WordPress to use the new Neurax Host database.

Instructions:

  1. Open File Manager in Neurax cPanel.
  2. Navigate to the verified WordPress document root.
  3. Locate wp-config.php.
  4. Click Edit.
  5. Find the database configuration values.
  6. Update the settings using your new database credentials.

Example configuration:

define('DB_NAME', 'YOUR_DATABASE_NAME');
define('DB_USER', 'YOUR_DATABASE_USERNAME');
define('DB_PASSWORD', 'YOUR_DATABASE_PASSWORD');
define('DB_HOST', 'YOUR_DATABASE_HOST');

Replace the placeholders with the actual database details provided by your Neurax hosting environment.

Important: The database hostname may be localhost on some hosting accounts, but this value should not be assumed for every account. Use the database hostname specified by Neurax Host.

  1. Save the file.
  2. Confirm that the database details are correct.
  3. Keep the existing WordPress table prefix unless you intentionally changed the database table names.

Expected Outcome: WordPress is configured to connect to the imported database on Neurax Host.

Phase 6: Verify Domain Configuration

Step 18: Verify the Domain

Purpose: Ensure the website domain is configured correctly for the new hosting environment.

Instructions:

  1. Open Domains in Neurax cPanel.
  2. Verify that your domain is listed.
  3. Check the Document Root assigned to the domain.
  4. Confirm that the WordPress files are located inside that directory.
  5. Review the domain's existing DNS settings.
  6. Verify the required DNS records before making changes.

Important: The document root is not always /public_html. It depends on the domain configuration.

Before updating public DNS records, test the migrated website using a supported preview method or a local hosts-file override where appropriate.

Do not cancel the original Hostinger hosting service until the new website is working correctly.

Expected Outcome: The domain is correctly configured to serve the WordPress installation from Neurax Host once DNS points to the new hosting environment.

Phase 7: Verify Website Functionality

Step 19: Test the Website

Purpose: Confirm that the migrated website is working correctly.

Instructions:

  1. Open the website using your domain or a supported testing method.
  2. Verify that the website is loading from Neurax Host.
  3. Check the homepage.
  4. Open important internal pages.
  5. Verify that images display correctly.
  6. Test navigation menus.
  7. Confirm that there are no database connection errors.
  8. Check contact forms and other important website functions.

Example:

https://yourdomain.com

Use HTTPS once a valid SSL certificate is available.

Expected Outcome: The website loads successfully from Neurax Host.

Step 20: Verify WordPress Admin Access

Purpose: Ensure the WordPress backend functions correctly.

Instructions:

  1. Open the WordPress admin login page.

    https://yourdomain.com/wp-admin

  2. Log in using your existing WordPress credentials.

  3. Confirm that the dashboard opens.

  4. Check installed plugins and themes.

  5. Verify that you can edit and save website content.

Expected Outcome: The WordPress dashboard opens and functions correctly.

Step 21: Enable SSL and HTTPS

Purpose: Secure the website with a valid SSL certificate.

Instructions:

  1. Open SSL/TLS Status or the available SSL management section in cPanel.
  2. Check whether a valid SSL certificate is installed.
  3. Run AutoSSL if available and required.
  4. Wait for the SSL certificate to be issued successfully.
  5. Open the website using HTTPS.
  6. Verify that the website loads without certificate warnings.
  7. Return to Domains in cPanel.
  8. Enable Force HTTPS Redirect if the option is available.

Important: Enable Force HTTPS Redirect only after confirming that the SSL certificate is active and HTTPS works correctly.

Expected Outcome: The website loads securely over HTTPS and redirects HTTP visitors to HTTPS.

Additional Migration Considerations

1. Email Migration

Purpose: Prevent the loss of important business emails during the hosting migration.

Migrating WordPress website files and databases does not automatically migrate email accounts, mailboxes, or stored messages.

If you use Hostinger email services, plan the email migration separately.

Recommended steps:

  1. Identify the email provider currently handling your domain.
  2. List the email accounts associated with the domain.
  3. Back up important emails and mailbox data.
  4. Confirm whether email hosting will remain with the existing provider or move to Neurax Host.
  5. If moving email, create the required email accounts on the destination service.
  6. Transfer existing messages using a supported email migration method.
  7. Verify the required MX, SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records.
  8. Test incoming and outgoing emails before completing the transition.

Important: Changing website hosting does not automatically transfer email services. Incorrect DNS changes can interrupt email delivery.

If you use a third-party email provider, such as Google Workspace or Microsoft 365, preserve the required email-related DNS records.

2. DNS and Downtime Planning

Purpose: Reduce the risk of website downtime during migration.

Before changing DNS records:

  1. Complete the website file transfer.
  2. Import the WordPress database.
  3. Confirm the database connection works.
  4. Test the migrated website.
  5. Verify important pages, images, and forms.
  6. Review existing DNS records.
  7. Check email-related records before changing nameservers.
  8. Update the required DNS records only after the destination website is ready.

Important: Keep your Hostinger website active until the new hosting environment has been fully tested.

If your website receives orders, bookings, comments, or customer submissions, arrange a final database synchronization or suitable maintenance window before DNS cutover.

Changes made to the old website after the initial database export will not automatically appear on Neurax Host.

DNS changes may take different amounts of time to appear across networks because of caching and TTL settings. There is no guaranteed worldwide completion time.

3. WordPress Domain URL Changes

Purpose: Ensure WordPress uses the correct website address after migration.

If you are keeping the same domain name, a full URL replacement is usually unnecessary.

However, if you are changing the domain, WordPress URLs and internal links may need to be updated.

Recommended steps:

  1. Back up the imported database.
  2. Open WordPress Admin.
  3. Navigate to Settings → General.
  4. Review WordPress Address (URL) and Site Address (URL).
  5. Update the values if the website is moving to a different domain.
  6. Use a WordPress-compatible search-and-replace tool to update old internal URLs where required.
  7. Clear website and browser caches.
  8. Test pages, images, menus, and redirects.

Important: WordPress may store URLs inside serialized database data. Do not perform a simple database-wide text replacement because it can damage serialized values.

Use a tool that safely handles serialized WordPress data.

If WordPress URL settings are controlled through wp-config.php, review those settings before making changes in the dashboard.

4. Database Table Prefix Verification

Purpose: Ensure WordPress connects to the correct database tables.

WordPress tables commonly use the wp_ prefix, but this is not required.

For example, one website may use:

wp_posts

Another website may use:

site123_posts

Instructions:

  1. Open the imported database in phpMyAdmin.
  2. Check the prefix used by the WordPress tables.
  3. Open wp-config.php.
  4. Locate the $table_prefix setting.
  5. Confirm that it matches the imported table names.

Example:

$table_prefix = 'site123_';

Important: Do not change the table prefix unless necessary. An incorrect prefix may prevent WordPress from finding its existing content and settings.

Post-Migration Checklist

Before completing the migration, verify the following:

  • Website files transferred successfully.
  • Hidden files, including .htaccess where applicable, were included.
  • WordPress database imported successfully.
  • Database credentials are correct.
  • Database table prefix matches the imported tables.
  • Domain document root is correct.
  • Website homepage loads from Neurax Host.
  • WordPress admin login works.
  • Images and styling display correctly.
  • Contact forms work.
  • Plugins and themes function correctly.
  • Permalinks work correctly.
  • HTTPS is enabled.
  • DNS records point to the intended services.
  • Email accounts and messages have been reviewed or migrated separately.
  • MX and other email-related DNS records are correct.
  • WordPress URLs are correct.
  • A fresh backup has been created on Neurax Host.
  • The old Hostinger account remains active until final verification.

Troubleshooting Guide

This section explains common issues that may occur during or after migrating a WordPress website from Hostinger to Neurax Host.

1. ZIP File Upload Fails

Symptoms:

  • Upload gets stuck.
  • Upload stops before reaching 100%.
  • Browser displays an error.

Possible Causes:

  • Unstable internet connection.
  • Browser timeout.
  • File size exceeds upload limits.
  • Insufficient destination disk space.

Solutions:

  1. Retry the upload using a stable internet connection.
  2. Verify that sufficient disk space is available.
  3. Confirm that the archive is complete.
  4. Use SFTP for large file transfers when supported.
  5. Contact Neurax Host support if server limits prevent the upload.

2. ZIP File Extracts into Another Folder

Symptoms:

The website files appear inside an unnecessary nested directory.

Incorrect example:

public_html/public_html/wp-admin

Solution:

  1. Open File Manager.
  2. Locate the inner directory containing the WordPress installation.
  3. Move the WordPress files into the actual document root.
  4. Confirm that the required WordPress files are in the correct location.
  5. Remove the unnecessary empty directory.

Important: Verify the domain's actual document root before moving files.

3. Website Shows "Error Establishing a Database Connection"

Possible Causes:

  • Incorrect database name.
  • Incorrect database username or password.
  • Incorrect database hostname.
  • Missing database user privileges.
  • Database server connectivity problems.

Solutions:

Open wp-config.php and verify:

define('DB_NAME', 'your_database_name');
define('DB_USER', 'your_database_user');
define('DB_PASSWORD', 'your_database_password');
define('DB_HOST', 'your_database_host');

Confirm that the values match the Neurax database configuration.

Also verify that the database user has the required privileges and that the imported tables are present.

4. SQL Import Fails

Symptoms:

  • phpMyAdmin displays an error.
  • Import stops unexpectedly.
  • Database tables are missing or incomplete.

Possible Causes:

  • Incorrect database selected.
  • Damaged SQL file.
  • Import file exceeds server limits.
  • PHP upload or execution limits.
  • SQL compatibility errors.

Solutions:

  1. Verify that the correct database is selected.
  2. Confirm that the SQL file is complete and readable.
  3. Review the specific phpMyAdmin error.
  4. Check PHP upload and database import limits.
  5. Re-export the database from Hostinger if the backup is damaged.
  6. Use an appropriate alternative import method for large databases.
  7. Contact Neurax Host support if the SQL file exceeds the available import limits.

Important: Splitting large SQL files is not always necessary or suitable. Check server limits and available import methods before modifying the backup.

5. Website Opens but Styling Is Broken

Symptoms:

  • Website appears without CSS.
  • Images are missing.
  • Page layout looks incorrect.

Possible Causes:

  • Incomplete file transfer.
  • Missing uploads or theme files.
  • Incorrect website URLs.
  • Cached assets.
  • Mixed-content problems.

Solutions:

  1. Verify that wp-content/uploads exists.
  2. Confirm that theme and plugin files were transferred.
  3. Check image and stylesheet URLs.
  4. Clear WordPress, browser, and CDN caches.
  5. Re-upload missing files if required.
  6. Check for mixed-content errors.

6. Website Displays 404 Errors

Symptoms:

Internal pages display 404 Not Found.

Solutions:

  1. Log in to WordPress Admin.
  2. Navigate to Settings → Permalinks.
  3. Click Save Changes without changing the permalink structure.
  4. Test the affected pages again.
  5. If the problem continues, review .htaccess and server rewrite settings.

7. WordPress Admin Login Does Not Work

Possible Causes:

  • Incorrect login credentials.
  • Database import problems.
  • Security plugin restrictions.
  • Incorrect WordPress URLs.
  • Redirect or cookie issues.

Solutions:

  1. Verify your username and password.
  2. Reset the password if necessary.
  3. Confirm that the database import succeeded.
  4. Check WordPress URL settings.
  5. Investigate conflicting security plugins or redirects.

8. Domain Opens Old Hosting Instead of Neurax Host

Possible Causes:

  • DNS records still point to Hostinger.
  • Nameservers are incorrectly configured.
  • Cached DNS records are still being used.

Solutions:

  1. Check the domain's authoritative DNS provider.
  2. Verify the relevant A, AAAA, and other DNS records.
  3. Update the records to the correct Neurax Host values.
  4. Use a DNS lookup tool to check resolution.
  5. Allow time for DNS caches to refresh.

Important: DNS propagation time varies. Do not assume every DNS update will finish within a fixed 24–48-hour period.

Also check email-related DNS records before changing nameservers.

9. HTTPS Is Not Working

Symptoms:

  • Browser displays a security warning.
  • HTTPS connection fails.
  • SSL certificate is missing or invalid.

Solutions:

  1. Confirm that the domain resolves to the intended server.
  2. Open the SSL management section in cPanel.
  3. Install or issue a valid SSL certificate.
  4. Run AutoSSL if available.
  5. Test HTTPS.
  6. Enable Force HTTPS Redirect only after HTTPS works correctly.

10. Blank White Screen (White Screen of Death)

Possible Causes:

  • Plugin conflict.
  • PHP error.
  • Theme compatibility problem.
  • PHP version incompatibility.
  • Memory exhaustion.

Solutions:

  1. Check PHP error logs.
  2. Verify the selected PHP version.
  3. Open File Manager.
  4. Navigate to wp-content.
  5. Rename plugins to plugins_old.
  6. Refresh the website.
  7. If the website loads, restore the directory name to plugins.
  8. Re-enable plugins individually to identify the problem.

If the issue continues, investigate the active theme and PHP configuration.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Can I migrate a website without connecting my domain immediately?

Answer: Yes. You can prepare and test a migrated website before updating public DNS records. Depending on your hosting configuration, testing may be possible using a local hosts-file override or another supported preview method. Contact Neurax Host support to confirm whether a temporary URL or testing subdomain is available.

Q2. Will migration delete my Hostinger website?

Answer: No. Manual migration copies website files and database information to the new hosting account. Your original Hostinger website normally remains available unless you delete it or cancel the hosting service.

Q3. How long does WordPress migration take?

Answer: Migration time depends on website size, database size, internet speed, server limits, and website complexity. Smaller websites may take less time, while larger websites can require several hours or more. No fixed completion time is guaranteed.

Q4. Do I need coding knowledge to migrate WordPress?

Answer: Advanced coding knowledge is not required for a basic manual migration. Most tasks can be completed using hosting file managers, phpMyAdmin, and WordPress settings. However, familiarity with database credentials and DNS configuration is helpful.

Q5. Can I migrate only the files without the database?

Answer: Not for a complete standard WordPress migration. WordPress stores posts, pages, users, settings, and other information in its database. Both the necessary website files and database content must be transferred.

Q6. What files are mandatory for WordPress migration?

Answer: Important WordPress files and directories include:

  • wp-admin
  • wp-content
  • wp-includes
  • wp-config.php
  • index.php

Also transfer applicable hidden files, including .htaccess where present, and any custom files required by your website.

Q7. Why must wp-config.php be edited?

Answer: The new hosting environment may use different database credentials and a different database hostname. WordPress needs these details to connect to the imported database.

Q8. Can I use the same database name on Neurax Host?

Answer: Yes, if the name is available and permitted. However, cPanel may add an account-specific prefix. Always use the complete database name displayed in your Neurax hosting account.

Q9. Is it safe to delete ZIP files after migration?

Answer: Yes. Once the website has been tested successfully and a secure backup is stored elsewhere, uploaded ZIP archives can generally be removed from the hosting document root. This saves storage space and reduces the risk of exposing backup data.

Q10. How do I verify that migration succeeded?

Answer: Confirm that the homepage and internal pages load from Neurax Host, images display correctly, WordPress Admin works, plugins function, forms operate properly, and HTTPS is enabled. Also verify the database connection, DNS records, and any associated email services.

Q11. Does changing DNS immediately move the website?

Answer: No. Changing DNS records directs visitors toward the new hosting server as DNS caches update. Website files and database information must already be transferred. DNS resolution timing varies depending on caching, TTL settings, and DNS providers.

Q12. What should I do before starting migration?

Answer: Prepare the following:

  1. A complete website file backup.
  2. A complete WordPress database backup.
  3. Screenshots or records of important website settings.
  4. A record of DNS and email configurations.
  5. A migration plan to reduce the risk of losing new orders, bookings, or website changes.

These precautions make recovery and troubleshooting easier.

Q13. Does WordPress migration automatically transfer email accounts?

Answer: No. WordPress website migration does not automatically transfer email accounts or stored messages. If you use Hostinger email, plan a separate email migration and verify the required email DNS records.

Q14. Do I need to change WordPress URLs after migration?

Answer: If you are keeping the same domain, a full URL replacement is usually unnecessary. If the domain is changing, update the WordPress URLs and internal links using a method that safely handles serialized database data.

Q15. Does Neurax Host offer free website migration?

Answer: Neurax Host advertises free website migration assistance. Contact the support team to confirm eligibility, requirements, and the available migration service for your hosting plan.

For more information, visit https://www.neuraxhost.ca/

Final Migration Recommendations

Migrating a WordPress website from Hostinger to Neurax Host requires careful handling of website files, databases, domain settings, and security configurations.

Before changing DNS, verify that the new WordPress installation works correctly, the database connection is successful, and important website functions have been tested.

Remember that email migration may require a separate process, and larger websites may need additional transfer or database import tools.

Keep your original Hostinger hosting service active until the website and any associated email services are fully operational on Neurax Host.

If you prefer assistance instead of completing the manual migration, contact Neurax Host to confirm the availability and requirements of its advertised free website migration service.

Learn more: https://www.neuraxhost.ca/

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