All-in-One WP Migration and Backup

Local Setup Using Virtual Host (Apache)

Step 1: Setup Virtual Host (Required)

First, configure the Apache virtual host:

https://prnt.sc/uD2EkLZcS9aS - see screenshot

Restart Apache after saving the file.

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Method to Install Plugin

1. Login to WordPress Admin

2. Go to Plugins → Add New

3. Search All-in-One WP Migration

4. Click Install Now → Activate

Method 2 – Upload Plugin (ZIP)

1. Download plugin from wordpress.org

2. Go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin

3. Choose ZIP file → Install Now → Activate

Method 3 – Via FTP

1.  Upload plugin folder to:/wp-content/plugins/
2.   Go to Plugins in WordPress → Activate

 Import Site Backup (All-in-One WP Migration)

       1. Open Import Page

• Go to WordPress Dashboard → All-in-One WP Migration → Import

      2. (Recommended) Open Browser Console Before Import

      Opening the console helps you see upload errors in real time.

• Chrome / Edge / Brave:
  Press F12 or Ctrl + Shift + I → open Console tab

• Firefox:
  Press Ctrl + Shift + K

📌 Keep the console open during the upload

       3. Upload the Backup File

• Click Import From → File

• Select your .wpress backup file

If the file is larger than the allowed limit, click “Raising your upload limit” and add the following to your .htaccess file:

php_value upload_max_filesize 128M

php_value post_max_size 128M

php_value memory_limit 256M

php_value max_execution_time 300

php_value max_input_time 300

Save the file
Refresh the Import page
Try importing again

5. Fix “Request Entity Too Large” (413 Error)

If you see Request Entity Too Large in the browser console or upload fails instantly:

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A. Edit Apache Configuration

Open your Apache config file:

apache → httpd.conf

(or sometimes apache2.conf or 000-default.conf)

B. Add / Update This Line:

LimitRequestBody 52428801111

📌 This allows very large uploads.

        C. Restart Apache

    6. Try Import Again

• Reload All-in-One WP Migration → Import

• Upload the .wpress file again

• Monitor the browser console for errors

• Deactivate and delete all SMTP / mail plugins to avoid local email errors.

Step 3: Add Rules at Top of .htaccess

Add the following at the top of .htaccess:

FileETag None
RewriteEngine On
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-f
RewriteRule \.(jpg|jpeg|png|gif|svg)$ http://localhost/download.PNG [NC,R,L]

Step 4: Verify URLs & Database Access

• Check wp-config.php for correct:

  • Database name

  • Username

  • Password

• Check wp_options table:

  • siteurl

  • home

  • Ensure both use the correct local URL

Step 5: Update Admin Email (Database)

• Update admin email directly in the wp_options table if required.

Step 6: Reset Admin Password

• Change admin user password directly from the wp_users table.

• Login to WordPress Admin.

Step 7: Save Permalinks

• Go to Settings → Permalinks

• Click Save Changes

Step 8: Elementor Fix (If Elementor Site)

1. Go to Elementor → Tools

2. Click Sync Library

3. Click Regenerate Files & Data

Step 9: Save Permalinks Again

• Go to Settings → Permalinks

• Click Save Changes again

Step 10: Remove Cache Plugins (Optional)

• Deactivate and delete cache plugins (not mandatory for local).