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Overview: Auto-Migration (Free)

Jan 20, 2026 | Knowledge Base

The Auto-Migration feature in WPvivid Backup Plugin allows you to transfer a WordPress site to a new domain or server with minimal manual effort. It is commonly used for migrating sites from a development environment to a live server or moving a site between hosting providers.

Accessing the Auto-Migration Page

In the WordPress admin dashboard, navigate to: WPvivid Backup Plugin → Backup & Restore → Auto-Migration.
Backup & Restore
The Auto-Migration page enables you to:

  • 1. Connect the source site with the destination site using an auto-migration key.
  • 2. Select which website data should be transferred.
  • 3. Start the cloning and migration process.

Auto-Migration Key Configuration

At the top of the page, you will find a text field labeled for entering an auto-migration key.

  • 1. The auto-migration key is generated on the destination website.
  • 2. It is used to establish a secure connection between the source and destination sites.

Paste the auto-migration key into the field and click Save to store it.

Migration Content Selection

Under Choose the content you want to transfer, select what data will be migrated:

  • 1. Database + Files (WordPress Files)
    Transfers the entire site, including the database and all WordPress files.
  • 2. WordPress Files (Exclude Database)
    Transfers only WordPress files, excluding the database.
  • 3. Only Database
    Transfers database content only.

Starting the Migration

Once the auto-migration key is saved and the content selection is complete, click Clone then Transfer button.
This action will:

  • 1. Clone the selected content on the source site.
  • 2. Transfer the data to the destination site automatically.

WPvivid Auto Migration

Important Notes Before Migration

Before starting the migration, WPvivid recommends:

  • 1. Temporarily deactivating:
    301 redirect plugins
    Firewall and security plugins
    Caching plugins
  • 2. Using manual migration instead of auto migration when working with Local by Flywheel.

Connection Limitations

Some hosting providers restrict connections between websites. This may result in:

  • 1. 403 errors
  • 2. Unstable or interrupted migration processes

If this occurs, WPvivid recommends using the manual migration method.

Manual Migration (Alternative)

If auto-migration is not possible, you can migrate the site manually:

  • 1. Download a backup from the source site.
  • 2. Upload the backup to the destination site using one of the following methods:
    Upload via the WPvivid Upload feature
    Upload via FTP to the WPvivid backup directory
  • 3. Scan for uploaded backups on the destination site.
  • 4. Restore the backup to complete the migration.