WordPress Multisite is a feature that allows creating and managing multiple WordPress websites under one single installation, providing the convenience of running more than one site from one WordPress Administration dashboard.
At Hostinger, you can install and host WordPress Multisite! For more details, make sure to check this comprehensive guide: How to Activate and Manage WordPress Multisite.
You can also watch the following video tutorial:
How to Migrate WordPress Multisite to Hostinger
If you already have a WordPress multisite installation and wish to migrate it to Hostinger, consider the alternatives below.
With either method, some additional configuration may be required on your side after migrating to ensure full functionality. If needed, consider hiring a professional developer to take care of this process 💡
Hostinger Customer Success Team can only help with such a migration if the multisite network is based on subfolders (e.g., domain.tld/site1) or subdomains (site1.domain.tld) and if it’s migration to the same domain name.
Option 1 – Restore It From Backups
With this method, your WordPress Multisite is migrated from a backup of your files and database. It's useful in cases where your website is no longer online. Follow these steps:
Download a backup of your files and database from your current hosting to your local device
Create a migration request using the WordPress option and select I will upload my website's files
Drag and drop your website files in .zip format, and your database in .sql format
Select the destination website from the dropdown list, or select to create a new, empty website
If the website is already added to your hosting plan, be aware that it will be replaced with the migrated website. This action cannot be reverted
For a new website, select the hosting plan if applicable, and enter the new domain name
Review the migration summary to ensure everything is correct, and click on Submit request.
If your websites under the multisite network are created as subdomains, once the migration is completed, please create your subdomains as mentioned in our tutorial starting from 6:55 before pointing your domain to our nameservers.
Option 2 – Migrate It Manually
You can migrate your website yourself as mentioned in this tutorial: How to Manually Transfer a Website to Hostinger.
If your websites under the multisite network are created as subdomains, once the migration is completed, please create your subdomains as mentioned in our tutorial starting from 6:55 before pointing your domain to our nameservers.