The "portable" aspect of this plugin refers to the ability to move a site without relying on a cloud connection or a high-speed API. It is the "manual" way to migrate. Exporting the Site
Deactivate Current Version: If you have a newer version installed, go to your WordPress Dashboard > Plugins and deactivate it.
Security Vulnerabilities: Older versions do not receive the latest security patches. Use this version only for the migration process, then update to the latest version or delete the plugin once the move is complete. The "portable" aspect of this plugin refers to
Delete the Modern Plugin: You must delete the current version to avoid folder conflicts.
Since the WordPress Repository usually only offers the most recent version, installing version 6.77 requires a manual upload. Security Vulnerabilities: Older versions do not receive the
Disable Auto-Updates: To keep version 6.77, go to the Plugins list and ensure "Enable auto-updates" is turned off for All-in-One WP Migration. Using the Portable Workflow for Large Sites
Go to the All-in-One WP Migration tab in your sidebar. Select "Export To" and choose "File." The plugin will bundle your database, media, plugins, and themes into a single .wpress file. Once finished, download this file to your local computer. Importing to the New Server Since the WordPress Repository usually only offers the
PHP Compatibility: Version 6.77 was designed for older versions of PHP. If your new server is running PHP 8.1 or higher, you may encounter "Deprecated" warnings or critical errors.