--- title: "How to migrate a WordPress site to a VPS without losing traffic | StreetHosting" description: "A practical guide to migrating a WordPress site to a VPS with a full backup, staging tests, a DNS update and a low-risk cutover." url: "https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/vps/migrate-wordpress-to-vps" type: "page" language: "en-US" --- VPS · 2 min · Intermediate Published on Jun 1, 2026 · Updated on Jun 1, 2026 # Migrate a WordPress site to a VPS without losing traffic Moving WordPress to a VPS can improve performance and control, but you need the right order of steps to avoid downtime. Here is a simple, safe process. 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This flow avoids long downtime and protects your SEO. ## When to migrate[](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/vps/migrate-wordpress-to-vps#quando-migrar) Migrating usually pays off when the site grows and your current hosting no longer delivers stability. Common signs are slowdowns at peak hours and frequently hitting resource limits. ## Preparation[](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/vps/migrate-wordpress-to-vps#preparacao) 1. Back up the files and the database. 2. Upload a copy to staging on the VPS. 3. Validate links, images, forms and plugins. 4. Prepare a rollback plan. * Pick the lowest-traffic time for the cutover. * Lower the DNS TTL before the switch. * Review SSH security on the VPS. * Confirm the firewall rules before opening the site. If your team is just getting started with VPS, read [secure SSH](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/vps/secure-ssh-linux-vps) and [the UFW firewall](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/vps/ufw-firewall-ubuntu-vps) first. ## Safe cutover[](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/vps/migrate-wordpress-to-vps#corte-seguro) Once the new environment is validated, switch the DNS at the agreed time and monitor the traffic. Over the first few hours, keep an eye on errors and performance. Do not change the URL, the theme and the structure all at once. Make one change at a time so you do not mix up the cause of a problem. To scale with more control, see the [Ryzen VPS plans](https://streethosting.com.br/en/vps/ryzen). In this guide * [When to migrate](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/vps/migrate-wordpress-to-vps#quando-migrar) * [Preparation](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/vps/migrate-wordpress-to-vps#preparacao) * [Safe cutover](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/vps/migrate-wordpress-to-vps#corte-seguro) ## Frequently asked questions Will I lose my Google rankings when I migrate? Not if the migration is done well, keeping the URLs and content the same and the response time stable. Do I need to change my domain? No. In most cases you keep the same domain and only change the IP in DNS. How long does the migration take? Small projects can be migrated in a few hours with planning and a test run beforehand. Next step See Ryzen VPS Ryzen 9 9950X VPS in São Paulo with root access, NVMe and gamer Anti-DDoS. 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