Importing test site

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    erickbautistae677c7303e · Member ·

    Import full site from a WP .tar.gz backup file. I have the database and the wp-content folder.

    WP.com: Yes
    Jetpack: Yes
    Correct account: Yes

    The blog I need help with is: (visible only to logged in users)

  • staff-mckluskey · Staff ·

    Hi there!

    Is the site you’re trying to import still up? If so, the best way to move it to WordPress.com would be by following these steps:

    WP
    Import a Website » Import using Move to WordPress.com
    in WordPress.com Support
    3 min read
    Use the Move to WordPress.com plugin to migrate a self-hosted WordPress site to WordPress.com. Follow the steps in this guide to import your site (including your content, media, plugins, and theme) directly from your wp-admin dashboard. Prerequisites To follow the steps in this guide, you will need: Your source site: a WordPress site with any other hosting provider (referred to as a se

    .tar.gz files need to be restored manually as explained here (you’d go directly to step 5): https://jetpack.com/support/backup/manually-restore-a-backup/.

    I hope that helps :)

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