Deseja mover seu blog do WordPress.com para o WordPress.org?
Muitos iniciantes começam com o WordPress.com, mas logo percebem suas limitações e querem mudar para a plataforma auto-hospedada WordPress.org.
Neste guia passo a passo, mostraremos como mover corretamente seu blog do WordPress.com para o WordPress.org.
![Moving WordPress.com to WordPress.org Moving WordPress.com to WordPress.org](https://www.wpbeginner.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/movingwpcomtowporg-og.png)
Por que mudar do WordPress.com para o WordPress.org?
O WordPress.com permite que qualquer pessoa inicie um blog criando uma conta.
No entanto, os iniciantes logo percebem que há muitas limitações em seu blog gratuito do WordPress.com, como a capacidade limitada de monetizar, a impossibilidade de instalar plug-ins, a exibição de anúncios de terceiros para seus usuários e muito mais.
É por isso que os usuários geralmente mudam para a plataforma WordPress.org auto-hospedada, mais poderosa e popular.
Para entender as diferenças entre as duas plataformas, veja nossa comparação completa entre o WordPress.com e o WordPress.org.
Recomendamos o uso do WordPress.org porque ele lhe dá total propriedade do seu site e a liberdade de controlar todos os seus recursos. Para saber mais sobre todos esses recursos, consulte nossa análise completa do WordPress com prós e contras.
Dito isso, vamos dar uma olhada em como migrar seu blog do WordPress.com para o WordPress.org corretamente.
O que você precisa antes de começar
Para começar com o WordPress.org auto-hospedado, você precisará de uma conta de hospedagem do WordPress e de um nome de domínio.
Recomendamos o uso da Bluehost porque ela é uma das maiores empresas de hospedagem do mundo e um provedor de hospedagem WordPress oficialmente recomendado.
Eles também estão oferecendo aos usuários do WPBeginner um nome de domínio gratuito e um grande desconto em hospedagem na Web. Você pode começar por US$ 1,99 / mês (e isso também inclui SSL gratuito).
Você ainda precisará de hospedagem na Web se o seu site WordPress tiver um nome de domínio personalizado. Vá em frente e registre-se no Bluehost e, na etapa de domínio, adicione o domínio do seu blog.
Nas etapas posteriores, mostraremos como manter o mesmo domínio ao transferir do WordPress.com para o WordPress.org sem perder as classificações de pesquisa.
Além da conta de hospedagem, você também precisará acessar sua conta do WordPress.com para mover facilmente seus posts, páginas, imagens, comentários e outros dados para seu site WordPress auto-hospedado.
Oferta gratuita de bônus: Como muitos de vocês pediram isso, agora estamos oferecendo um serviço de migração gratuito do WordPress.com para o WordPress.org como parte do nosso serviço gratuito de configuração de blog do WordPress. Durante essa transferência guiada, um dos membros da nossa equipe de especialistas fará toda a migração para você (100% gratuita). Isso significa que você pode mudar do WordPress.com para o WordPress.org sem nenhum risco.
No entanto, se você gosta de aprender e fazer as coisas sozinho, pode seguir nosso tutorial passo a passo abaixo.
Tutorial em vídeo
Se você preferir instruções por escrito, continue lendo.
Etapa 1: Exportação de dados do WordPress.com
Primeiro, você precisa fazer login no site WordPress.com e acessar o painel da sua conta.
Na coluna da esquerda, você precisa clicar no menu Tools ” Export e, em seguida, clicar no botão “Export All”.
![Export all content from WordPress.com Export all content from WordPress.com](https://www.wpbeginner.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/export-content-wordpresscom.png)
Isso permite que você exporte seu site WordPress. Quando o arquivo de exportação estiver pronto, um link de download ficará visível. Você pode clicar para baixar o arquivo zip em seu computador.
O WordPress.com também enviará o link para seu endereço de e-mail.
![Downloading WordPress.com export file Downloading WordPress.com export file](https://www.wpbeginner.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/wpcom-downloadexportfile.png)
Depois de fazer o download do arquivo para o computador, é necessário descompactá-lo.
Dentro dele, você encontrará um arquivo XML com todos os seus posts, páginas, imagens, comentários, campos personalizados, categorias, tags, menus de navegação e outros dados.
Etapa 2: Configuração do WordPress
Agora que você exportou os dados do WordPress.com, o próximo passo é configurar uma nova instalação do WordPress em sua hospedagem na Web.
O WordPress é muito fácil de instalar e requer apenas alguns cliques. Se você se inscreveu na Bluehost, como mencionamos acima, o WordPress será instalado automaticamente para você.
Como alternativa, se você escolher um serviço de hospedagem diferente, poderá seguir nosso tutorial passo a passo sobre como instalar o WordPress em 5 minutos.
Depois de instalar o WordPress, é hora de importar seu conteúdo para o novo site auto-hospedado do WordPress.
Etapa 3: Importação de conteúdo para um site WordPress auto-hospedado
Para importar o conteúdo do seu antigo site WordPress.com para o novo site WordPress.org, será necessário fazer login na área de administração do site WordPress recém-instalado.
A partir daí, você precisa acessar a página Tools ” Import (Ferramentas ” Importar ) e clicar no botão “Install Now” (Instalar agora) abaixo do WordPress.
![Install WordPress importer Install WordPress importer](https://www.wpbeginner.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/installimporter.png)
O WordPress agora instalará o importador do WordPress para você.
Quando isso for feito, clique no link “Run importer” (Executar importador) para continuar.
![Run importer Run importer](https://www.wpbeginner.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/runimporter.png)
Você será levado a uma tela em que será solicitado a carregar o arquivo XML do WordPress.com que você baixou na etapa 1 deste tutorial.
Clique no botão “Choose File” (Escolher arquivo) para selecionar o arquivo e, em seguida, clique no botão “Upload file and import” (Carregar arquivo e importar).
![Upload import file Upload import file](https://www.wpbeginner.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/uploadimportfile-1.png)
Observação: Se o tamanho do arquivo for maior que 2 MB, você terá duas opções. Uma delas é solicitar à empresa de hospedagem na Web que aumente esse limite temporariamente para que você possa continuar com o processo. A outra opção seria dividir seu arquivo usando um divisor de arquivos WXR.
Ao iniciar a importação, você pode atribuir o conteúdo importado a um usuário existente ou criar um novo usuário.
Você também terá a opção de importar anexos de arquivos. Você deve marcar essa caixa para que seus arquivos de imagem sejam importados corretamente.
![Import options Import options](https://www.wpbeginner.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/importoptions.png)
Etapa 4: Importação dos links do seu blogroll
Se você estiver usando o recurso Links no seu blog do WordPress.com para armazenar o blogroll ou outros links, será necessário seguir estas instruções para importá-los. Os usuários que não estavam usando esse recurso podem pular para a Etapa 5.
O WordPress não oferece suporte nativo ao recurso de blogroll. Se você não tiver muitos links em seu blogroll, consulte nosso guia sobre como adicionar links de blogroll no WordPress sem usar um plug-in.
No entanto, se você tiver muitos links ou quiser manter a funcionalidade do blogroll, continue lendo.
Os links do blogroll são exportados no formato OPML. Esse é um formato XML que permite exportar e importar seus links e categorias de links. Seus links do WordPress.com têm um arquivo OPML localizado em um endereço como este:
http://example.wordpress.com/wp-links-opml.php
Substitua o exemplo pelo subdomínio do seu blog WordPress.com.
Se estiver usando um domínio personalizado com seu site WordPress.com, seu arquivo OPML poderá ser acessado visitando um URL como este:
http://www.example.com/wp-links-opml.php
O arquivo OPML será aberto na janela do navegador e você precisará salvá-lo na área de trabalho. Pressione CTRL+S (Command+S no Mac) para salvar o arquivo em seu computador.
![Blogroll export file Blogroll export file](https://www.wpbeginner.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/blogrollexportfile-1.png)
Agora que você tem um backup dos seus links do WordPress.com, a próxima etapa é importá-los para o WordPress. No entanto, o WordPress auto-hospedado não tem um gerenciador de links ativado por padrão.
Você precisará instalar e ativar o plug-in Link Manager. A página do plug-in diz que ele não é atualizado há muitos anos. Isso ocorre porque ele não precisou ser atualizado e você pode instalar esse plug-in com segurança.
Após a ativação, o plug-in adicionará um novo item de menu em sua barra de administração do WordPress chamado “Links”.
![Link manager enabled in WordPress Link manager enabled in WordPress](https://www.wpbeginner.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/link-manager.png)
Em seguida, você precisa instalar e ativar o plug-in OPML Importer. Esse plug-in ativa uma nova ferramenta de importação que permite importar links de blogroll.
Após a ativação, você precisa visitar a página Tools ” Import e clicar no link “Run Importer” (Executar importador) abaixo do importador de Blogroll.
![Blogroll importer Blogroll importer](https://www.wpbeginner.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/blogroll-importer.png)
Na página do importador de Blogroll, você precisa carregar o arquivo OPML que salvou anteriormente.
Clique no botão “Choose File” (Escolher arquivo) para selecionar o arquivo e, em seguida, clique no botão “Import OPML File” (Importar arquivo OPML) para continuar.
![Importing blogroll Importing blogroll](https://www.wpbeginner.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/import-blogroll.png)
O WordPress agora importará seus links e categorias de links do arquivo OPML.
Você poderá ver o progresso e, após a conclusão, verá a mensagem de sucesso.
![Successful completion of blogroll link import Successful completion of blogroll link import](https://www.wpbeginner.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/links-imported.png)
Etapa 5: Configurar seu blog do WordPress.com como privado
Agora, se você não quiser redirecionar os usuários antigos para o novo site, esta será a etapa final.
Primeiro, acesse o painel do WordPress.com do seu blog antigo. No menu esquerdo, clique em Configurações “ Menu geral e role para baixo até a seção “Privacidade”.
![Set WordPress,.com blog to Private Set WordPress,.com blog to Private](https://www.wpbeginner.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/privacy-wpcom.png)
Aqui, você precisa selecionar a opção “Private” (Privado) e, em seguida, clicar no botão “Save settings” (Salvar configurações).
Isso tornará o seu antigo blog do WordPress.com privado e ele só ficará visível para você ou para outros usuários conectados que você aprovar.
Atenção: Se você já escreve há algum tempo e tem um público fiel, não faz sentido deixá-lo na mão.
Além disso, se o seu blog já está no ar há algum tempo, é provável que ele seja indexado pelo Google e por outros mecanismos de pesquisa.
Você pode manter todas as classificações do mecanismo de pesquisa e redirecionar facilmente os usuários antigos para o novo blog seguindo a Etapa 6 (altamente recomendável se o site estiver estabelecido).
Etapa 6: Redirecionamento de visitantes e preservação de SEO
Redirecionar os usuários para o novo local com o cabeçalho 301 é uma solução padrão para manter as classificações de pesquisa ao mover um site de um lugar para outro.
Como você não tem acesso ao arquivo .htaccess no WordPress.com, não pode fazer nenhuma alteração para manter as classificações nos mecanismos de pesquisa.
No entanto, o WordPress.com oferece um recurso de atualização pago chamado “Site Redirect”, que fornece essa funcionalidade.
Basta acessar a página Site Redirect. Se você tiver vários sites no WordPress.com, será perguntado qual deles deseja redirecionar.
![Select blog to redirect Select blog to redirect](https://www.wpbeginner.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/select-blog-for-redirect-1.png)
Na próxima tela, será solicitado que você forneça o nome de domínio para o qual deseja que os visitantes sejam redirecionados. Insira o nome de domínio de seu novo site WordPress.org e clique no botão “Go” (Ir).
Observação: O Site redirect é uma atualização paga e custa US$ 13 por ano. Ele adicionará um redirecionamento 301, que redireciona os visitantes do seu blog WordPress.com e os mecanismos de pesquisa para o seu novo site.
![Purchase site redirect from WordPress.com to WordPress.org Purchase site redirect from WordPress.com to WordPress.org](https://www.wpbeginner.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/redirectpurchase.png)
Alguns de vocês perguntarão: por quanto tempo devo continuar pagando por esse recurso de redirecionamento offsite?
A resposta é: pelo tempo que você quiser. No entanto, dois anos seria tempo suficiente para que seus usuários antigos memorizassem seu novo nome de domínio.
Se você estiver mudando os domínios, outra coisa que deve fazer é atualizar todos os URLs dos posts. Se você já interligou suas postagens, esses links devem ser atualizados. Você pode usar nosso artigo sobre como atualizar URLs ao mover seu site WordPress.
Se você tiver um domínio personalizado no WordPress.com, não precisará se preocupar com nada. Basta alterar o registro DNS para o seu host e você manterá todos os benefícios de SEO.
Perguntas frequentes (FAQs)
Escrevemos a primeira versão deste artigo em janeiro de 2013. Desde então, recebemos muitas perguntas excelentes. Respondemos a muitas delas por e-mail ou nos comentários, por isso achamos que seria bom compilar as mais populares em um único lugar onde todos possam vê-las.
O que acontece com meus assinantes do WordPress.com?
Felizmente, o WordPress.com permite que você migre seus assinantes com uma condição. Você deve usar o plug-in Jetpack, que adiciona a mesma funcionalidade de assinante que você tinha no WordPress.com.
Depois de instalar e ativar o plug-in Jetpack, você precisará entrar em contato com a equipe do WordPress.com e pedir que eles migrem os assinantes para você. Esperamos que, nas versões posteriores do Jetpack, isso se torne mais fácil e os usuários possam fazer isso sozinhos.
Você pode me ajudar a transferir do WordPress.com para o WordPress.org GRATUITAMENTE?
Com certeza. Oferecemos a migração do WordPress.com como parte do nosso serviço gratuito de configuração de blogs no WordPress. Se precisar de nossa assistência, basta se inscrever. É grátis
Quais são os custos da mudança para o WordPress.org?
O WordPress é gratuito. Entretanto, há alguns custos mínimos de hospedagem na Web. Recomendamos que você leia este artigo sobre: Por que o WordPress é gratuito? Quais são os custos e qual é a desvantagem?
Eu já paguei ao WordPress.com. Posso obter um reembolso?
Sim, você pode. Se você adquiriu recentemente um domínio personalizado ou um plano pago do WordPress.com, poderá solicitar um reembolso total.
Observação: Os registros de domínios podem ser cancelados em até 48 horas após o registro. Planos e outras compras podem ser cancelados em até 30 dias após a compra.
Minhas imagens vão quebrar?
Não, não vão. Quando você transfere usando o arquivo de importação, todas as imagens anexadas são baixadas e o link é atualizado.
No entanto, há uma ressalva que notamos. Se o URL da imagem começar com files.wordpress.com, ela não será convertida. Se você perceber que o URL da imagem não foi alterado e ainda aponta para o WordPress.com, recomendamos que use o plug-in de importação de imagens externas, que cuidará disso.
Registrei meu domínio no WordPress.com. Ainda posso mudar?
Sim, você pode. O WordPress acredita em capacitar os usuários e dar a eles controle total sobre seu conteúdo. Se você já tem um nome de domínio no WordPress.com, tudo o que precisa é de uma conta de hospedagem na Web.
Recomendamos que você faça a configuração com a Bluehost ou com qualquer um desses outros provedores de hospedagem WordPress. Durante a fase de inscrição, será perguntado se você tem um domínio ou se deseja registrar um novo.
Basta selecionar a opção “Eu tenho um nome de domínio” e inserir o domínio que você registrou no WordPress.com.
A próxima coisa que você terá de fazer é alterar os servidores de nomes para que apontem para o provedor de hospedagem. Podemos ajudar com isso como parte de nosso serviço de configuração gratuito. Você também pode solicitar suporte ao seu provedor de hospedagem na Web.
Meu site ficará fora do ar quando eu mudar?
Se você fizer isso corretamente, então NÃO. O método que sugerimos acima garantirá que seu site nunca fique fora do ar. Se você estiver preocupado, saiba que estamos aqui para ajudar. Você pode usar nosso serviço de configuração gratuito a qualquer momento.
Posso adicionar uma loja on-line ao meu site WordPress.org?
Sim, você pode adicionar facilmente uma loja on-line ao seu site WordPress.org auto-hospedado sem nenhum custo adicional. Como a Bluehost e outros hosts da Web populares oferecem certificados SSL gratuitos, basta instalar um plug-in de comércio eletrônico do WordPress para adicionar uma loja on-line.
Quais são alguns dos plug-ins obrigatórios do WordPress que você recomenda?
Agora que você mudou para o WordPress.org auto-hospedado, pode instalar quantos plug-ins quiser.
Aqui está nossa escolha recomendada:
- AIOSEO – para melhorar as classificações de SEO do seu site (usado por 3 milhões de sites).
- WPForms – para adicionar um formulário de contato inteligente ao seu site (usado por 6 milhões de sites).
- SeedProd – para personalizar facilmente suas páginas de destino com o construtor de arrastar e soltar – funciona com todos os temas do WordPress.
- MonsterInsights – para ver como as pessoas encontram e usam seu site. É um item obrigatório para blogueiros e proprietários de pequenas empresas.
- PushEngage – para se conectar com os visitantes depois que eles saem do seu site.
- Duplicador – para criar backups diários de seu novo site em caso de emergência.
- OptinMonster – para ajudá-lo a obter mais assinantes de e-mail e ter sucesso em sua jornada de blog.
Além desses, também recomendamos que você dê uma olhada em nossa seleção de especialistas dos plug-ins obrigatórios do WordPress e das ferramentas úteis de blog para gerenciar e expandir seu blog.
Você pode instalar todos esses plug-ins no painel do WordPress. Criamos um guia passo a passo sobre como instalar um plug-in do WordPress.
Quero alterar o tema do WordPress do meu site. Posso fazer isso?
Sim, você pode alterar seu tema do WordPress a qualquer momento. Outra grande vantagem de mudar para o WordPress.org é que você tem mais opções de personalização e uma coleção maior de temas para escolher.
Na barra lateral do administrador do WordPress, clique no menu suspenso Appearance (Aparência ) e selecione “Themes” (Temas) para instalar um tema.
Selecionamos a dedo alguns dos melhores temas para ajudar os usuários a evitar a paralisia da escolha. Consulte nosso guia sobre os melhores temas de blog gratuitos e os melhores temas multiuso para WordPress.
Talvez você também queira consultar nosso guia sobre como alterar corretamente um tema do WordPress.
Esperamos que este artigo tenha ajudado você a transferir corretamente seu blog do WordPress.com para o WordPress.org. Talvez você também queira ver nossa lista de verificação das coisas mais importantes que você precisa fazer depois de instalar o WordPress e nosso guia definitivo sobre como aumentar o tráfego do seu blog.
Se você gostou deste artigo, inscreva-se em nosso canal do YouTube para receber tutoriais em vídeo sobre o WordPress. Você também pode nos encontrar no Twitter e no Facebook.
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Ian says
I have just claimed a domain name that I haven’t done for quite some time from my Premium wordpress.com plan, will it be a problem to move my whole blog site towards wordpress.org instantly in view of this?
I noticed a field that says that the domain can only be exported on the 23rd of July, which is 3 months from now. Is the statement related to this action?
WPBeginner Support says
It would not be a problem, you would mainly be unable to transfer your domain to your new host until the 60 days have passed and during that time you would change your domain’s nameservers to point toward your new hosting provider.
Administrador
Daniel Nelison says
Hi, i followed the instruction and when importing the file there’s an error ‘Internal Server Error’ is it because of my file is more than 256MB?
I have split it using the WXR File splitter. But still got the same error.
How to fix it? Is my old website in .com will be affected?
Regards
WPBeginner Support says
You’re likely hitting your site’s upload maximum, you should be able to increase that by using the method in our article below and your old site should be unaffected.
https://www.wpbeginner.com/wp-tutorials/how-to-increase-the-maximum-file-upload-size-in-wordpress/
Administrador
Geoffrey says
I’m switching a site from wordpress.com to Bluehost and want to export all my content (pages, posts, etc). I’ve had the .com site for many years, so there’s a lot of content (1000+ pages) to transfer. It only managed to import about half the pages and 1/5 the posts.
Any advice for a newbie on how to get a full site transfer without running the export/import process a few dozen times? Thank you!
WPBeginner Support says
Sadly, due to WordPress.com restrictions that would be the only recommendation at the moment.
Administrador
Letitia says
Hi there,
With you free website transfer service from WordPress.com to WordPress.org – how long does this process take?
Many thanks
WPBeginner Support says
We do not have a specific timetable for our transfer service as each site is different in size and content.
Administrador
Diana says
Hi,
I want to move from WordPress.com to WordPress.org. I chose blue host for hosting with the free domain. Does the domain is free for life?
I want to benefit from your transfer services. Will you contact me after the purchase or how is this happening?
WPBeginner Support says
You would need to renew the domain for the next year and you would need to fill out our setup form for us to transfer your site for you. Our form can be found at the link below:
https://www.wpbeginner.com/free-wordpress-blog-setup/
Administrador
Rahab says
Hello,i want to transfer my blog from wordpress.com to wordpress to org,but i have a questions.I love typing on my phone rather than the laptop,can i use my phone for the migration?
WPBeginner Support says
You should be able to do the transfer with your phone if you wanted
Administrador
Lindsay says
Hi there, I moved my blog from WordPress.com to WordPress.org and my blog posts from 2018 up until now haven’t been uploaded, my posts before that have.
What can I do?
WPBeginner Support says
You may need to use the import tool again to ensure the file imported completely and did not time out during the import process.
Administrador
JS says
Hello, I started on wordpress.com and trying to switch over to .org Ive had my website for over a year and I have a domain name attached. I need to know how to transfer it over. With bluehost when I select it from the dropdown menu and try to proceed it says “There is already a site at this location. Please select a new one” Since I paid for that domain how do i switch it to my bluehost wordrpess. org?
WPBeginner Support says
If your domain is pointing toward WordPress.com then you wouldn’t be able to see the new BlueHost site. You would either want to install on BlueHost’s temporary domain or change your domain’s nameservers to point toward BlueHost.
Administrador
C.S. says
Hi there, so I went ahead and purchased a plan from WordPress.com for a new site but I know now I should have used WordPress.Org. I am still in the refund period. If I ask for a refund, I risk loosing the domain name? So now I have to pay for hosting somewhere like at Blue Host & the year I paid for at WordPress.com, what happens next year? Would I have still have to pay WordPress.com to keep that domain name?
WPBeginner Support says
After 60 days from first purchasing the domain you would have the option to transfer it to your new host for renewal after a year.
Administrador
Lily Nguyen says
Sorry, but I don’t know what is a WRX file splitter? Could you describe it more clearly?
WPBeginner Support says
It is a tool to safely split your export file without causing an issue
Administrador
Tim says
Hi there, my apologies if this has been addressed already elsewhere… but just wanting to clarify what exactly happens to the domain name when making a switch from wordpress.com to wordpress.org if the same domain name is carried over.
e.g. would something like XYZstyle.wordpress.com then turn into XYZstyle.com?
Thanks.
WPBeginner Support says
No, you would need to purchase the domain name you want to transfer the site to, it does not need to be the same domain before the .wordpress.com if you wanted either
Administrador
Yajushi says
Hello,
So I am currently on the Premium plan on wordpress.com and I am using one of the premium themes on my website.
I’m looking to transfer to wordpress.org. Will that automatically transfer to my wordpress.org or will I have to purchase it separately?
WPBeginner Support says
You would still need to follow the steps in our guide including purchasing a host and transferring your content, it would not automatically transfer.
Administrador
Sylande says
Hello, I have installed WordPress on Hostgator and according to Hostgator, it has been successfully installed. However, when I log into my WordPress account through the email sent by Hostgator, it takes me directly to my WordPress.com website. I am confused here on what I did wrong. Do you have any idea of what possibly went wrong? Thank you?
WPBeginner Support says
If your domain is registered on WordPress.com you would need to change your namservers for your new site to appear on your domain.
Administrador
Misskhae Santiago says
Hello! I have a current blog with wordpress.com but I just signed up with Bluehost to finally start with WordPress.org. The problem is whenever I tried to import my contents using the WordPress Importer, it displayed an Internal server Error 500. Please can you help me with this?
WPBeginner Support says
For that 500 error, you would want to take a look at our guide here: https://www.wpbeginner.com/wp-tutorials/how-to-fix-the-internal-server-error-in-wordpress/
Administrador
Laura says
I’ve exported my site and imported into wordpress.org, but the .xml file is showing up in my media library as a .xml_.txt file rather than ‘unpacking’ itself into all my posts, pages, comments, etc. I’ve deleted and re-installed, which didn’t fix it, and double-checked that the file I exported from my original site is in .xml format, which it is, so I’m not sure where I’m going wrong here.
Any tips?
WPBeginner Support says
Depending on if you opened the file with a text editor, you may have modified it to add .txt to the end. You may need to check your file settings when saving a document that it isn’t saved with a .txt extension to the end of it.
Administrador
Laura says
Definitely didn’t open it or edit it in any way. I tried to import it straight from my downloads file without making any changes.
WPBeginner Support says
When selecting the file, you may want to check the file type dropdown to see if it is set to text files. Your operating system may be applying the .txt to the end through there. If possible change the file type dropdown to all file types.
Salma says
Hello , I have a wrdpress.com free site and want to move to .org but will I lose my followers and readers ? to start afresh once again ? or will I keep my readers ? thank you
WPBeginner Support says
You would not lose your followers, you would want to check the FAQ for the steps involved in moving those followers over![:)](https://www.wpbeginner.com/pt/wp-content/plugins/classic-smilies/img/icon_smile.gif)
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Amos Sunday says
I already have a blog with worldpress.com that I already have a premium paid plan and want to move it to Worldpress.org
My question is will I be refunded back my money that I already paid for the upgrade to premium plan.
And please I need assistance to move it to world press.org bcs am not so sure if I can move it myself.
Pls help.
WPBeginner Support says
You would need to check with WordPress.com if you are within their refund window.
For our transfer assistance, you can reach out to us using our contact form for questions or for our transfer service you would need to fill out the form here:
https://www.wpbeginner.com/free-wordpress-blog-setup/
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Lauren says
I transferred my WordPress.com to self-hosted a couple of years ago but never did a redirect. I’m still learning about SEO. Since I still have my old site with many of my posts that are on my new site, does that hurt my new site’s SEO to have those duplicate posts? Thank you for your help.
WPBeginner Support says
It can be considered duplicate content, you can hide the old content by setting your old site to private that way the old site can also be considered a backup or you can do a redirect should you want to ensure all of your followers see the WordPress.org site.
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Jojo Bejo says
I have my WordPress.com I want to transfer to WordPress.org,
My question is what happen with my email connect Ed with WordPress.com with gsuite . I thought bluehost has free email .
WPBeginner Support says
You should be able to connect your email back to gsuite or use BlueHost’s email tools depending on your preference.
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Ali says
Hi – So if I ask you to do this, and host with BlueHost I pay nothing for the transfer, but obviously pay for Hosting. Will the redirects be automatic?
WPBeginner Support says
If you have a custom domain, you would change the nameservers or where your domain is hosted and those redirects would be automatic. For your domain with WordPress.com in the url, WordPress.com has a paid tool you are required to use for redirecting those domains.
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Julius says
If a site was created originally using WordPress.com and then I want to export and import it to my own hosting, e.g. Bluehost, does this mean I have now switched to WordPress.org and will have all the advantages and functionality of the .org version including being able to add plugins and so on?
WPBeginner Support says
Yes![:)](https://www.wpbeginner.com/pt/wp-content/plugins/classic-smilies/img/icon_smile.gif)
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lenz says
Can I use plugins to do the final redirection of my wordpress.com site to my wordpress.org site.
Such as: redirection or simple 301 redirects?
WPBeginner Support says
Sadly, WordPress.com has its own service you are required to use instead of a plugin
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Udo Chris says
This was helpful. But am having a problem ,j created my site on a WordPress.com and I want to migrate to a wp.org ,I have not subscribe t any plans yet am on a free plan. Do I follow same procedures to migrate or how can I contact a help agent to get it moved ,I really need help . a friend actually redirected me here .
WPBeginner Support says
This guide would work on the free plan as well as the other levels of WordPress.com plans to move them to a WordPress.org site.
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abdulrehman says
this information helpful thanks
WPBeginner Support says
You’re welcome, glad you’ve found our content helpful![:)](https://www.wpbeginner.com/pt/wp-content/plugins/classic-smilies/img/icon_smile.gif)
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Catriona says
I have tried this tutorial and failed. I have an almost blank new WordPress.org site. Can you assist me? How much would it be for you to finish this process?
WPBeginner Support says
You would want to fill out our form here: https://www.wpbeginner.com/free-wordpress-blog-setup/![:)](https://www.wpbeginner.com/pt/wp-content/plugins/classic-smilies/img/icon_smile.gif)
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Jason says
I signed up with Bluehost and then signed into WordPress.org and then exported my old wordpress.com blog and then imported it into my wordpress.org. Then imported all my other stuff just like this tutorial instructed. But when I click Visit Site, it still takes me to my new blank wordpress site. Please help! I thought I did everything right.
WPBeginner Support says
If you’re able to log into the WordPress.org site and your imported content is there then you likely have a coming soon plugin active. If the content isn’t there then you may have accidentally imported the content to your WordPress.com site as the most likely reason.
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Samantha says
My website has an https:// domain name – when putting that into Siteground it doesn’t recognise it, only www. Is this a problem? Do I just ignore that I have https:// and treat it as www?
WPBeginner Support says
You would want to reach out to SiteGround about that error and they should be able to assist.
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Sisira says
In step 6 it’s said that a paid upgrade of Site direct is required to complete the process. So, if I am using your free service to convert wp.com to .org, am I obliged to pay that amount? Or your service is completely 100 free?? Please clarify.
WPBeginner Support says
The cost of the redirect is not included in our free site transfer at the moment.
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Amar says
I have been asked to provide XML file of a few articles by a plugin developer in order to check as to why his plugin is not functioning as it should be…..I just want to know is it safe to share XML file to unknown person
WPBeginner Support says
If the plugin affects the content that they are asking for then creating an XML file should be fine and helpful for them to find the root of your issue.
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GeorgeS says
Hello,
I have a website built on WordPress and a blog at wordpress.com.
I would like to import my blog into a subdirectory of my website. Is this possible? I don’t see the option of choosing a subdirectory (or /folder) & I don’t want to wipe the existing website.
Thanks.
WPBeginner Support says
It would depend on your specific hosting provider, if you reach out to your host they should be able to let you know how to set up a subdomain after which you can install WordPress in that folder the same way the article says![:)](https://www.wpbeginner.com/pt/wp-content/plugins/classic-smilies/img/icon_smile.gif)
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GeorgeS says
Hi, I have an existing website setup with WP.org and a blog on WP.com, but I wish to transfer my WP.com blog to blog.mysite.com. I don’t see in the instructions if it’s possible to set a particular subdomain as the target “container” for the transfer. Is this possible?
(My readers are multilingual so I need to apply the qTranslate plugin to the transferred blog.)
WPBeginner Support says
Each host has their own method for subdomains, if you reach out to your hosting provider they should be able to let you know the method to set up a subdomain for your site.
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TJ says
I have a custom domain stored on GoDaddy that I use for Worpress.com website. I would like to transfer over to .Org and host my site on a Bluehost (Prime Plan so unlimited sites) account I already use for another website. Would I need to transfer the domain I have on GoDaddy over to Bluehost before I export and transfer my site over to Bluehost?
WPBeginner Support says
It’s not required, you can change either your nameservers or DNS to point to BlueHost without needing to transfer the domain
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Caitlyn says
Thanks so much for this helpful article!!!
WPBeginner Support says
You’re welcome, glad our article was helpful![:)](https://www.wpbeginner.com/pt/wp-content/plugins/classic-smilies/img/icon_smile.gif)
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Angela says
I have a wordpress.com site and want to switch to .org. How can you help me with this?
WPBeginner Support says
You would either want to follow this article or take a look at our service at the bottom of the article![:)](https://www.wpbeginner.com/pt/wp-content/plugins/classic-smilies/img/icon_smile.gif)
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audrey says
Hi there! I followed all the steps and hit submit on the import . . . but then what? How do I see and find the posts from my .com site on my .org site? I’m not seeing them anywhere and after I hit “submit” it said something about certain files already existing, but didn’t give me any options beyond that! Thanks!
WPBeginner Support says
It sounds like your import did not complete. Once you submitted your export file to your site did it have an All Done message at the bottom of the page? If not you would likely need to run the import again as all of your content wouldn’t have been imported.
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Julianne Jackson says
Seeking clarification…I have a custom domain name and blog at WordPress.com . I now have a new domain name that I want to use for a wordpress.org site. Can I transfer all my old content on .com to .org even though it’s a new domain name? If I use blue host do I follow the above steps or is it different since it is a different domain name?
WPBeginner Support says
Yes, you can transfer your content over, the step you would need to include is you would need to point your domain to BlueHost, otherwise, the setup process should be the same.
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Pala says
Please can I move from WordPress. Site to WordPress. Org because my domain name is WordPress. Site not. Com
WPBeginner Support says
You can transfer your site. When signing up for hosting some hosts offer free domains that you can use rather than the domain with wordpress.com in your url
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Carlos says
Hi, I just followed your tutorial, and had success while migrating. Only that I have to questions.
1. Why my site in bluehost has a temporal URL?
2. How do I log in into the wordpress app with to my .org profile? Because I used the same mail for signing up to bluehost as the one I had in wordpress.com
WPBeginner Support says
If you originally don’t have your domain pointing toward BlueHost they set up the site on a temporary url for you, if you reach out to them they can help update your URL.
For the app, once you update your domain you will likely need to recreate your connection for your site for it to work properly
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Carlos says
I just migrated to from wordpress.com to .org following your instructions. I purchased hosting through bluehost with my “example.com” domain that I bought in wordpress.com.
My profile in my.bluehost does say that my site is indeed “example.com”, but in reality, when I type that in the url it directs to the old site and not the one I have published through the wordpress.org block editor.
Why does it happens and how do I fix this?, or is this normal when you just migrated from wordpress.com to .org with a domain that you bought from .com?
WPBeginner Support says
You would want to point your domain’s nameservers to BlueHost or transfer your domain to BlueHost. For your domain, if you are currently on the temporary address you can normally reach out to BlueHost for them to help with setting your URL to the correct domain.
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Saurabh says
I have a wordpress.com blog but was thinking of just upgrading the domain with godaddy and let it host on wordpress.com free plan,so in coming years if I wanted to transfer to wordpress.org what will be the transfer process.
WPBeginner Support says
You would need to point your custom domain to your new hosting and the other steps should be the same![:)](https://www.wpbeginner.com/pt/wp-content/plugins/classic-smilies/img/icon_smile.gif)
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Katrin says
Hi there,
I’m thinking about migrating my business website from wordpress.com to.org, as the plan is rather expensive for my one person business and the plug ins I need (online appointment and workshop booking)
If I change to .org, do my plugins change over as well or do I have to buy them again?
As far as I understood, the only costs related to the website/blog is the hosting on .org, without a plan price?
(I always thought wordpress.org is only for people who can code themselves)
Many thanks for clarifying!
WPBeginner Support says
If you purchased a plugin, you would want to check with the plugin’s support for if you could transfer it to a WordPress.org site, if it is a free plugin you would just need to readd it to your new WordPress.org site.
You are correct that there is no plan to use WordPress.org other than your hosting purchase.
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Ed says
I have a 10 year old wp.com site with nearly 2700 posts and over 10,000 media items covering a period from Dec. 2009 – June 2019.
The export/import went well EXCEPT it ends with May 2018 – losing about 10% of my site contents. I ran the export/import twice but still have nothing from the past year.
Suggestions?
WPBeginner Support says
Is there an All Done message at the end of your export? If not then you could be running into a large file that is causing the import to crash. To test you could try importing the content but not the images.
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Sahebaaz says
IMPORTANT! I was using wordpress free blog from 9-10 months, and yesterday they suspended my blog. And i researched about it so much , and found out that i can get it back if a switch from free wordpress.com to wordpress.org. so “was” a free blog, will your steps work on it ?
WPBeginner Support says
If you can access your site’s content you should still be able to use our transfer steps to move your site.
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Brittany says
Thank you so much for this article. I’ve been scratching my head for so long wondering why I have to pay for a business plan just to be able to code my own theme.
WPBeginner Support says
Glad our article could help clear that up![:)](https://www.wpbeginner.com/pt/wp-content/plugins/classic-smilies/img/icon_smile.gif)
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marilene magtibay says
I wasn’t able to import all of my posts into the new paid site. What can I do to correct, please.
Tanks.
WPBeginner Support says
If you did not receive an All Done message on the import second screen you could try to import the file again and it will skip the already imported content.
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Misty B says
I have a question, I have not even set up a website. I just recently bought my domain through WordPress.com, I didn’t even realize there was a WordPress.org until I was researching how to use WordPress.com, I came across a video that had pros and cons of both sites. Well, I definitely would prefer WordPress.org and now I feel trapped, I can’t figure out how to move my domain. I have no content yet and haven’t even picked a hosting plan, I’ve only purchased my domain. I’d prefer my domain not to include WordPress. I am stuck and I’m computer illiterate. Please help! Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you!
WPBeginner Support says
If you purchased a domain without .wordpress.com in the url then you can change the nameservers for the domain to have it point to a new host or even transfer the domain. Depending on where you purchased the domain would decide the steps involved.
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Jason says
Thank you for your guide, it is really informative and useful.
I am planning to use the example2.com domain in my new .org blog. So, is it that I should merely change the dns record in wordpress.com, and then I could completely ignore the 6th step in your guide? Should I purchase the redirect service for my basic domain example1.wordpress.com? Also, should I change the registrant of the domain back to my new host, or I could just leave it in wordpress.com forever?
WPBeginner Support says
We would normally recommend moving your domain from WordPress.com so you don’t need to pay for the premium plan as well as for renewing your domain. The redirection is to help your users who are viewing your site through the WordPress.com reader so it is personal preference if you would like to set up that redirect.
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Jason says
Thanks for your reply. Just to reconfirm, is it that I only need to change the DNS record to preserve SEO and I could ignore the 6th step in your guide?
WPBeginner Support says
If you wanted to, you could ignore that step.
leah says
I Knw it is odd…or it is just me….hehe
Im not getting dat WP Admin option…I think I’ve scewed up …Please Help
And yes,my wordpress account looks a lot different from all the examples showed in the internet …OR IS IT JUST ME ….UHH Please help !
WPBeginner Support says
It would depend on what setup method you used, for a starting point if you reach out to your hosting provider they can normally take a look at why you are unable to use wp-admin to see your site.
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Sofia Leguiza says
I’ve been thinking a lot to move my blog from WordPress.com to WordPress.org, the information is very good, so I appreciate that. But I have a question: Once I have my blog in .org, Can I access to the “Reader” section?, my post will appear there once I post a new post? Or is this achieved with some type of plugin?
Thank you SO much
WPBeginner Support says
When moving to WordPress.org, people who were subscribed to you previously should still see you in their reader but your posts won’t by default be added to the reader due to WordPress.com restrictions.
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Erin M says
Odd situation about pointing. I took my old blog/site on wordpress.org, I then pointed the domain to a new WIX website and everything was great, but I want to retrieve a few older posts/info/etc. (as WIX does not let you just transfer everything over…not good). Now that the url points to wix, how do I access my old wordpress site pages and such? Due to this whole situation, I am 99% sure I want to switch back to my WP site, is it just as easy as pointing back to my old host? WordPress had registered my domain. Can I just access my old WP site without the domain pointing to it? Thank you so much!
WPBeginner Support says
To view your old site without pointing your domain back as that is what it sounds like you’re wanting to do, you would change your hosts file which we explain how to do here: https://www.wpbeginner.com/wp-tutorials/how-to-move-wordpress-to-a-new-host-or-server-with-no-downtime/#changehostfile
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