Move an Entire Multisite Network to Another Multisite Network

Let’s say you want to migrate and move a whole WordPress network site to another WordPress network site. This can even be a network on another server or a different domain.

You can do that using the WP STAGING PRO backup and restore function quickly following the steps mentioned in the video and tutotial below:

1. Backup Current WordPress Network

Go to the original WordPress network’s main site and create a whole network backup file as in this screenshot:

2. Restore backup on Destination Site

Go to the destination multisite, install WP Staging Pro, and upload the backup to the destination network site. Then use Actions -> Restore to extract and restore the network backup on the destination network site:

That’s all it requires!

Note: Before restoring the network backup, the destination website already needs to be a fully working default WordPress multisite. Here is the official WordPress guide to set up a WordPress network site.


Updated on September 30, 2024