--- title: WP Engine Site Migration url: "https://pressable.com/migrate/wpengine/" published: 2026-02-18 modified: 2026-02-18 author: Wayne McWilliams featured_image: "https://i0.wp.com/pressable.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/pressable-dashboard-v8-light.jpg?fit=2048%2C1121&ssl=1" --- # WP Engine Site Migration ## Free managed WordPress migrations from WP Engine, handled by WordPress experts. Pressable’s WordPress migration team manages your site transfer from WP Engine while your site stays live. Your URLs, logins, content, and configurations remain the same, and you control when the switch-over happens. [ Get a Free Migration ](https://pressable.com/request-demo/) ![A happy man working on his laptop.](https://i0.wp.com/pressable.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/managed-wp-hosting-hero.webp?fit=1895%2C1715&ssl=1) ![A happy man working on his laptop.](https://i0.wp.com/pressable.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/managed-wp-hosting-hero.webp?fit=1895%2C1715&ssl=1) ## How Your WP Engine Migration Works ### Request A Migration Start a live chat or email the Customer Success Team. They’ll take it from there. ### We Migrate Your Site Our experienced team handles the transfer. Your WP Engine site stays live throughout. ### Verify and Go Live Preview your migrated site before updating your DNS settings to go live on Pressable. [ Talk to a WordPress Migration Specialist ](https://pressable.com/request-demo/) ## What You Get When You Switch to Pressable - 100% Uptime Guarantee Pressable guarantees 100% network uptime, backed by geo-redundant infrastructure with automatic data center failover that switches your site to another location without interruption. High availability is included as standard across all plans. - Auto-Scaling on Every Plan When traffic spikes, Pressable’s infrastructure responds with automatic vertical scaling to 100+ vCPUs. Resources are allocated in real time and scale back when demand subsides, with no forced plan upgrades required. - Streamlined Multi-Site Management The My Pressable Dashboard gives you centralized control over all your WordPress sites, with staging environments, performance monitoring, backup configuration, and team collaboration tools accessible from a single interface. - WordPress Expert Support, 24/7 Pressable’s support team consists of WordPress specialists who deliver an average first response time of four minutes, around the clock. Premium Slack support is available for teams that need dedicated access. - Always-On WordPress Security Every Pressable account includes real-time malware scanning, threat monitoring, and a fully managed web application firewall that blocks malicious traffic before it reaches your site. Free Jetpack Security adds real-time backups with one-click restores, brute force prevention, and spam protection. - An Automattic Company Pressable is part of Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com, WooCommerce, and WordPress VIP. Our hosting plans run on the same WP Cloud infrastructure that powers some of the largest WordPress sites in the world. ## Choose Your Migration Path ### White Glove Migration Your dedicated migration specialist manages the entire process, keeps you informed at every stage, and won’t consider the job done until you’ve reviewed the result and confirmed you’re satisfied. The service is free for any number of sites and available 24/7. [Get a Free Migration](https://pressable.com/request-demo/) ### Automated WordPress Migration The Pressable Automated Migration Plugin lets you run the migration yourself from within your WordPress admin. Install the plugin on your existing site, follow the guided prompts, and the transfer runs automatically in the background. [Learn More](https://pressable.com/knowledgebase/using-the-pressable-automated-migration-plugin/) ### Manual Migration For developers who want complete control over the process, Pressable supports manual migration via SFTP and phpMyAdmin. Transfer your files and database on your own terms, with Pressable’s support team available if you need assistance. [Learn More](https://pressable.com/knowledgebase/how-to-migrate-your-wordpress-site-to-pressable/) ### Not Sure Which Path Is Right for You? [ Talk to a Specialist ](https://pressable.com/request-demo/) ## WP Engine Migration: Frequently Asked Questions *Categories – press button to select a category.* *Select* WordPress Hosting - Will my site go down during migration? No. The [WordPress migration](https://pressable.com/features/build/free-managed-wordpress-migrations/) takes place on Pressable’s infrastructure, so your current site stays live on WP Engine and continues serving visitors throughout. Visitors are sent to the new site on Pressable only after you update your DNS. - How long does a WordPress migration from WP Engine take? Migration timelines depend on the size and complexity of your site. Your migration specialist will give you an estimate upfront and keep you informed throughout. - What actually changes after migration? Your site files, database, themes, and plugins transfer to Pressable’s infrastructure, but your URLs, WordPress login credentials, and site content don’t change. The only difference is where your site is hosted and where your DNS records point. - Can I preview my site before going live? Yes. Your migrated site runs on a Pressable URL, where you can review and test before switching your DNS to go live. - Can you migrate WooCommerce stores? Yes. Pressable is a [sister company of WooCommerce](https://pressable.com/solutions/managed-wordpress-hosting-for-woo-websites/) within the Automattic family. The migration team has extensive experience with ecommerce sites, including product data and customer accounts. - Is there a limit on how many sites I can migrate? No. Pressable offers unlimited free migrations regardless of how many sites you need to move, making it a practical option for agencies and businesses managing large WordPress portfolios.