Upload site from old server

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  partitodemocraticoparigi · Member · Mar 17, 2021 at 10:41 am

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  Hi All,
  My old server went offline, I downloaded a .zip with the WP site data and now I need to put it online again (host will be OVH).
  How can I do it?
  Thank you

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  staartmees · Member · Mar 17, 2021 at 10:47 am

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  Before we proceed: did you also download the MYSQL-database because the content of your site is stored in that database.

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  austinsangs · Member · Mar 17, 2021 at 10:50 am

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  Hi there,

  You can import the content from your old WP site by creating a new site and importing content using the WordPress Migration tool. You will need to be on the Business Plan to be able to install custom plugins.

  Follow the guide linked below for the step by step guide:
  https://wordpress.com/support/import/#import-content-from-another-word-press-site

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  ihenetudan · Member · Mar 17, 2021 at 11:34 am

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  Hi there,

  Moving your WordPress site is something that should be done carefully. So, if you have a large site, it’s a good idea to get professional help.

  That said, since you have an archive file from your old host, you can upload it to the folder for your primary domain at your new host. This folder is usually public_html. Unzip the file there.

  Remember to edit the wp-config.php file in the WordPress root folder to reflect the changes after you have moved your database. This article lists out all of the important steps to take.

  All the best!

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  partitodemocraticoparigi · Member · Mar 17, 2021 at 11:45 am

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  Hi there,

  Thank to you all for the answers.
  yes, I have the MySQL database