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# Importing a WordPress site using Softaculous

> Learn how to import a WordPress installation from another server using the Softaculous tool in cPanel. Just follow our easy step-by-step instructions!

This article describes how to import a WordPress installation from another server using the Softaculous tool in cPanel.

<Note>
  This application is only available in Softaculous Premium. If you need further assistance, please open a ticket at [https://my.hosting.com](https://my.hosting.com).
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## Importing WordPress

To import a WordPress installation using Softaculous, follow these steps:

1. Log in to cPanel.
   > 📘 Note
   >
   > If you do not know how to log in to your cPanel account, please see [this article](/docs/accessing-cpanel).

2. In the **Softaculous Apps Installer** section of the cPanel home screen, click **WordPress**. The Softaculous WordPress installer page appears.

3. Click the **Import** tab. The **Import Software - WordPress** page appears.

4. Click the **From Remote Server** tab.

5. In the **Source** section, complete the details for the server from which you want to import a WordPress installation:

   * In the **Domain Name** text box, type the domain name for the source WordPress installation.
     > 🚧 Important
     >
     > Do not type the *http\://* or *https\://* prefix. Type only the domain name (for example, *example.com* ).

   * In the **Server Host (Optional)** text box, type the server hostname if it is different from the domain name.

   * In the **Protocol** list box, select the protocol to use for the import, or accept the default value.
     > 📘 Note
     >
     > This example describes using SFTP. For best results use SFTP.

   * In the **Port** text box, type the port to use for connecting to the domain, or accept the default value.

   * In the **SFTP Username** text box, type the username that you use to connect to the server.

   * In the **SFTP Password** text box, type the password for the SFTP user that you specified in the previous step. If an SSH Key is used instead of a password, skip to the next step and choose SSH Key.

   * For **Authentication Method** choose either **Password** or **SSH Key**. If **SSH Key** is chosen enter the private SSH key in the **Private key** textbox and enter the passphrase (if used) in the **Passphrase** textbox.

   * In the **SFTP Path** text box, type the document root path relative to the account's home directory.
     > 📘 Note
     >
     > * The document root path is frequently */public\_html*, */www*, or */htdocs*.
     >
     > * If the WordPress installation is on an addon domain or a subdomain, type the path to the document root for the addon domain or subdomain.

   * In the **Installation Directory (Optional)** text box, type the directory name for the source WordPress installation.

     > 📘 Note
     >
     > If the WordPress installation is in the same path that is defined in the **SFTP Path** text box, leave this option empty.

6. In the **Destination** section, specify where WordPress will be installed on the new server:

   * In the **Choose Protocol** list box, select the protocol.
     > 📘 Note
     >
     > If you have an SSL certificate installed on your site, select **https\://** or **https\://www** . If you do not have an SSL certificate installed on your site, select **http\://** or **http\://www** .

   * In the **Choose Domain** list box, select the domain for installation, or accept the default value.

   * In the **In Directory** text box, type the directory where you want to install the application, or accept the default value.
     > 👍 Tip
     >
     > If you want your domain name to go directly to the application, make sure the **In Directory** text box is blank.

   * In the **Advanced Options** section, in the **Database Name** text box, type the name of the database to create for the application, or accept the default value.

7. Click **Import**. When the import process completes, you can manage the imported Wordpress installation in Softaculous as described in [this article](/docs/manage-your-applications).

## Related articles

* [WordPress](/docs/wordpress1)

* [How to manage your applications in Softaculous](/docs/manage-your-applications)