Download WordPress Files from Old Host (FileZilla)

What to copy (important)

• Entire WordPress root (usually public_html or www), especially:
• • wp-content/ (themes, plugins, uploads) — critical
  • wp-config.php
  • .htaccess (hidden file — controls permalinks)
  • wp-admin/, wp-includes/, top-level PHP files (index.php, etc.)

Steps — Download with FileZilla

1. Install FileZilla (or open it
2. Connect to the old server

• • Host: ftp.yourdomain.com or server IP
  • Username: your cPanel/FTP user
  • Password: your FTP password
  • Port: 21 (FTP) or 22 (SFTP) — Use SFTP if available for security.

3. Enable showing hidden files (so .htaccess is visible)

• • In FileZilla: Server → Force showing hidden files.

4. Navigate to the WordPress document root (e.g., /public_html/your-site/).
5. Select all files/folders and download to a local folder on your computer.

• • Wait for the transfer to complete. Use the Transfer Queue to monitor progress.

6. Verify downloaded content — check that wp-content/uploads, themes, plugins, wp-config.php and .htaccess are present.

Tips

• For many small files or large uploads, SFTP + compression or SSH rsync is faster and more reliable. Ask Thamara for support if you want assistance.
• If FileZilla disconnects, retry or raise timeouts: Edit → Settings → Connection → Timeout.

Updated on: 03/11/2025