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how to import full site into hostinger

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• Posted on May 19, 2025May 19, 2025

To import a full website into Hostinger, the method depends on what kind of site you’re importing (static HTML/CSS, WordPress, or a dynamic PHP/MySQL site). Here’s a complete guide for each scenario:

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🔹 1. Importing a Static Site (HTML/CSS/JS)

✅ Steps:

1. Log in to hPanel → Go to Websites > choose your website.
2. Open File Manager (or use FTP).
3. Navigate to the /public_html/ folder.
4. Upload your HTML, CSS, JS, image files, etc. (drag-and-drop or ZIP).
   • If uploading a ZIP, right-click > Extract.
5. Ensure your home page is named index.html.

🔗 Your site will be live at https://yourdomain.com.

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🔹 2. Importing a WordPress Site

If you’re moving a WordPress website:

✅ Option A: Use Hostinger’s WordPress Auto Migration Tool

1. In hPanel, go to Websites > Select your WordPress site.
2. Open the Website Migration tool.
3. Enter your old site’s WordPress credentials.
4. Hostinger automatically pulls your site files + database and installs them.

✅ Option B: Manual WordPress Migration

1. Export files and database from your old host:
   • Download all files from public_html/
   • Export MySQL DB using phpMyAdmin
2. Upload files to Hostinger via File Manager or FTP.
3. Import the database via Hostinger’s phpMyAdmin.
4. Edit wp-config.php to update database credentials.
5. Point your domain’s DNS to Hostinger if needed.

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🔹 3. Importing a Dynamic PHP/MySQL Website (Non-WordPress)

✅ Steps:

1. Upload all your site files to /public_html/.
2. Create a new MySQL database via hPanel > Databases.
3. Import your old .sql file via phpMyAdmin.
4. Update your site’s configuration file (e.g., config.php) with:
   • New database name
   • Username
   • Password
   • Hostname (usually localhost on Hostinger)

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🧠 Bonus Tips:

• If you’re transferring from another host, use Hostinger’s free migration support — just contact them with your site details.
• You can preview your site on Hostinger using their temporary URL before updating DNS.

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