{"id":5590,"date":"2023-06-08T13:06:32","date_gmt":"2023-06-08T10:06:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/kb\/?p=5590"},"modified":"2025-11-27T11:51:29","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T09:51:29","slug":"how-to-move-woocommerce-from-local-server-to-live-site","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/kb\/how-to-move-woocommerce-from-local-server-to-live-site\/","title":{"rendered":"Move WooCommerce Local to Live Server"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Creating a WordPress site <\/strong>and building your own WooCommerce store<\/strong><\/a> is not going to be an easy ride. The good news is that as long as your website is on a local server, you\u2019re free to experiment with zero consequences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you\u2019re ready to show your work to the public, however, you need to move from localhost to live site.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, we\u2019ll discuss the easiest way to do that. But first, we need to start with the basics:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Local Server vs Live Site<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To put it simply, a local server is like your personal computer<\/strong>. When connected to the internet, it\u2019s protected via a password so that other people won\u2019t be able to access it. That means you can make changes to your site without affecting its live performance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But when you\u2019re done making changes, you still need to move your store from the local server to your live WooCommerce site. That way, viewers and customers will be able to actually see the modifications you\u2019ve made. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do keep in mind that any changes made on a live website will be seen by visitors and might cause downtime or slow speeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s the whole process, step by step:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Move WooCommerce From Local Server to Live Site<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are some basics you have to take care of before you start moving your online store. You\u2019ll need <\/strong>a <\/strong>reliable hosting provider<\/strong><\/a>, domain name, <\/strong>and an FTP client<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You are then faced with two options: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transfer Your WooCommerce Store Manually<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You can move your WooCommerce store from local server to live site manually. It\u2019s best to have some technical skills if you\u2019re going for this approach. But even if you don\u2019t – we can help you with the steps! 
Start by exporting your local WordPress database. Go to http:\/\/localhost\/phpmyadmin<\/em>. Click on Export <\/strong>and select your WooCommerce database. Then, go to your Control panel <\/strong>and create a new MySQL database.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It\u2019s an easy enough task – there are just two steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Fill in several fields<\/strong> that will show up, once you click on MySQL Databases<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Click on the drop-down and choose Manage <\/strong>in phpMyAdmin<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    Go to Import > Choose file<\/strong> and upload your archive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    The next step is to connect the WooCommerce website to your domain. Click on wp_options<\/strong> and change <\/strong>the site url and the home options<\/strong>. You will also need to update the database details in the wp-config.php file<\/strong>. Add the username, password, and database name<\/strong> you set earlier and save the changes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The last step is to go to your WordPress dashboard and update all the links. Navigate to Settings > General<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    The WordPress address and site address<\/em> should lead to your domain name. Save the changes, navigate to Permalinks<\/strong>, and <\/strong>save the changes there as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Transfer Your WooCommerce Store via a Plugin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The easier option would be to use a plugin, such as the All-in-One WP Migration<\/a> or Duplicator Pro<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    After you\u2019ve downloaded the extension of choice, you should: <\/p>\n\n\n\n