Importing a full site is one of the main benefits of our templates and layouts. This process allows you to recreate the demo site exactly as shown, with just a few clicks. In this document, we explain how to do it step by step in a clear and safe way.
Before starting #
Before starting the import process, there are some important considerations to keep in mind to avoid common errors.
Important step before importing #
To ensure a smooth and error-free import, the first thing you should do is download and install the All-in-One WP Migration Unlimited Extension.
This extension removes the default limitations of the free plugin and helps prevent issues related to file size, memory limits, or timeouts.
You can download this extension from the “My Account” section on UXDivi Templates.
Important considerations #
To import a full site, you must meet the following conditions:
– You must have a clean WordPress installation with no existing content.
– You cannot import a full site into a WordPress website that is already in use.
– If you only need to import layouts, please refer to the documentation for importing individual layouts.
– The import process will overwrite all existing site data, including database, media, plugins, and themes.
– Always create a backup before starting the import process.
Once everything is ready, you can proceed.
Have a clean WordPress #
The first step is to have a fresh WordPress installation with no content. Most hosting providers allow you to install WordPress easily via cPanel or Plesk.
Make sure your domain is properly configured. The domain will remain the same, and all demo links will be automatically adjusted to your domain during the import.
Install and activate All-in-One WP Migration #
To import the site, we will use the free All-in-One WP Migration plugin, which allows us to import the site in a single file easily and quickly.
To get started, you need to install the All-in-One WP Migration plugin. For this, you are going to go to plugins> add new> search plugin.
In the search box you will place “All-in-One WP Migration” and you will install and activate the plugin.
Once you have it installed and activated, we will begin the import process.
Install All-in-One WP Migration Unlimited Extension #
To ensure the full site import process runs smoothly and without issues, it is highly recommended to install the All-in-One WP Migration Unlimited Extension. This extension removes common limitations of the free plugin, preventing frequent errors related to file size or timeout, and helps the template import complete successfully and seamlessly.
You can download the latest version of this extension from the “My Account” section on our website, where you will have exclusive access to the files and tools needed to complete your import hassle-free.
Import site #
We begin with the process of importing the site. For this, we are going to go to the All-in-one WP Migration plugin options, but now to the import options:
Once you have chosen the import option, you must choose that you want to import the site from a file on your computer:
Here you must select the unzipped file of the complete site with the “.wpress” extension that you will find in the files you downloaded, for example:
Selecting and uploading it will begin the import process.
The All-in-one WP Migration plugin allows you to import a site up to 512 MB for free. But don’t worry, all of our sites are less than 256 MB in size, so you won’t have any problems with the import.
⚠️ Important: If your import fails at this point, or you need more space to import the file, please check our section on how to solve import problems at the bottom of this post 👇
The import has an additional step that warns you that your website will be overwritten by the new backup, including the database, media, plugins and themes. Press ‘Continue’ to proceed with the import process.
The amount of time the import process will take will depend on your internet speed.
And ready!
Final steps #
When the import is finished, you will get a success message inviting you to do two things:
- Update permanent links from WordPress options
- Give a review to the plugin
We recommend updating the permalinks so that your entire site works properly.
Finally, remember that the data with which the website has been imported is the original data from our demo. So, you will have to access the data that you will see in the .txt file that you will find in the Template download.
Important to do after import #
After the import is complete, make sure to do the following:
– Clear the site cache and disable any active caching plugins.
– Create a full backup of the imported site.
– Update all plugins and the Divi theme before making any changes.
These steps ensure proper site functionality and stability.
The imported site uses the original demo data. Initial login credentials can be found in the .txt file included in the template download.
Possible problems when importing: #
When we do this type of operation, there may be problems or errors are generated at the time of importing, here we will document some of those problems and their possible solutions.
Before starting, you must know that the file you import must be a .wpress file created by the plugin used for the import. Use a fresh WordPress installation and make sure it’s clean to start the import.
1.- If the import page of the plugin does not seem to be correct, there might be an issue with your site and the start URL.
2.- Although the All-in-One WP migration plugin is fully compatible with previous and new PHP versions, it is possible that the content of your website (themes, plugins, etc.) is not. Check if the PHP versions of your import and export sites are incompatible. See more information here.
3.- If you want to verify the integrity before importing, use the Traktor tool to verify the integrity of your backup and observe the content.
4.- You must have enough space on your server to store the backup file and recreate the website of your site.
5.- You should have enough space to store at least 2.5 times your site.
6.- You need to have permissions on wp-content that allow you to write in the wp-content folder. We recommend that you have 775 as standard in the wp-content file, you can verify this with your hosting provider.
7.- To process the import, you must have enough memory on your server. The memory limit should be set to 256M minimum. This is one of the most common problems, and you can see how to solve it with this guide. In each template that you buy on our site you have the plugin “WP Migration File Upload Unlimited Extension” included. Install this plugin before doing your installation process to increase the memory limit on your site and avoid the installation error.
8.- If the restoration process stops or takes too long, follow this guide.
9.- If your website does not work after importing, you can consult this guide.
