Moving an existing WordPress site to Hostbox is straightforward when you take it one step at a time. The goal is a clean copy of your site running on Hostbox before you switch your domain over, so visitors never see a broken page.
Back up first
Before you move anything, make a full backup of your current site, including both the files and the database. If anything goes wrong during the migration, you can return to a known-good copy.
Never start a migration without a working backup of the original site.
Option 1: Use a migration plugin
The easiest path for most people is a migration plugin such as All-in-One WP Migration or Duplicator. These bundle your files and database into a single package you import on Hostbox.
Install the migration plugin on your current site and export your full site to a package.
Install a fresh WordPress on your Hostbox hosting.
Install the same plugin on Hostbox and import the package you exported.
Option 2: Move manually
If you prefer to do it by hand, copy your WordPress files to Hostbox using File Manager, export your database from the old host, and import it into a database on Hostbox. Then update your site configuration to use the new database details.
Point your domain and test
Once the copy is in place, test it on Hostbox before switching. When it looks right, point your domain or DNS to Hostbox so visitors reach the new site.
Migrations can get technical. Our team can help with the move, so reach out at /support if you get stuck.
Find more WordPress guides at /knowledgebase.