{"id":9104,"date":"2024-01-02T11:30:07","date_gmt":"2024-01-02T11:30:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/?post_type=ht_kb&#038;p=9104"},"modified":"2026-08-19T03:36:10","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T03:36:10","slug":"how-can-i-clone-my-website-with-migrate-guru","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/how-can-i-clone-my-website-with-migrate-guru\/","title":{"rendered":"Clone Your WordPress Site with Migrate Guru"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Easily clone your WordPress site using the <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/migrate-guru\/\">Migrate Guru<\/a> plugin with this step-by-step guide &#8211; perfect for migrations or site duplication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Before You Begin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To ensure a smooth migration, take a few preparatory steps. Before using the <strong>Migrate Guru<\/strong> plugin, make sure you have the following ready:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Add the New Website to Your Hosting Plan: <\/strong>Ensure the destination website is included in your hosting plan &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/how-can-i-add-a-website-to-my-hosting-plan\/\"><strong>guide<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Install WordPress on the New Domain<\/strong>: Set up a fresh WordPress installation on the target domain &#8211; <strong><a aria-label=\"installed on the new domain name (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/how-can-i-install-wordpress-on-my-website\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">guide<\/a><\/strong>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-ht-blocks-messages wp-block-hb-message wp-block-hb-message--withicon is-style-danger\">While Migrate Guru is a powerful tool, no plugin guarantees a 100% success rate for all migrations. Results may vary based on individual website configurations.<br><br>Using the Migrate Guru plugin will not remove content from the original (source) site after the migration is complete. It will simply copy it over to the new site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 1: Install the Migrate Guru Plugin<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Log in to your WordPress Admin Dashboard and:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <strong>Plugins <\/strong>and select <strong>Add New Plugin<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Search for <strong>Migrate Guru <\/strong>in the search bar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the <strong>Install Now<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6abaf40c1dc18&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6abaf40c1dc18\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1885\" height=\"632\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/install-migrate-guru-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14437\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3.88134475939354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/install-migrate-guru-2.png 1885w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/install-migrate-guru-2-300x101.png 300w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/install-migrate-guru-2-1024x343.png 1024w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/install-migrate-guru-2-768x257.png 768w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/install-migrate-guru-2-50x17.png 50w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/install-migrate-guru-2-1536x515.png 1536w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/install-migrate-guru-2-60x20.png 60w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/install-migrate-guru-2-100x34.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1885px) 100vw, 1885px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-ht-blocks-messages wp-block-hb-message wp-block-hb-message--withicon is-style-info\">Migrate Guru may automatically install additional plugins like Akismet Anti-Spam and Hello Dolly during the cloning process. If these plugins are unnecessary for your site, you can safely uninstall them post-migration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After a successful installation, click the <strong>Activate<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6abaf40c1e6c4&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6abaf40c1e6c4\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"583\" height=\"444\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/activate-migrate-guru.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14420\" style=\"width:615px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/activate-migrate-guru.png 583w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/activate-migrate-guru-300x228.png 300w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/activate-migrate-guru-50x38.png 50w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/activate-migrate-guru-60x46.png 60w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/activate-migrate-guru-100x76.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 583px) 100vw, 583px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 2: Configure Migrate Guru<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you open the plugin, you\u2019ll be prompted to install Migrate Guru on the destination site &#8211; the new website where your content will be copied over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6abaf40c1ebd1&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6abaf40c1ebd1\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1272\" height=\"864\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/migrate-guru-config.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/migrate-guru-config.png 1272w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/migrate-guru-config-300x204.png 300w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/migrate-guru-config-1024x696.png 1024w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/migrate-guru-config-768x522.png 768w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/migrate-guru-config-50x34.png 50w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/migrate-guru-config-60x41.png 60w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/migrate-guru-config-100x68.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1272px) 100vw, 1272px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-ht-blocks-messages wp-block-hb-message wp-block-hb-message--withicon is-style-danger\">For the next step, switch to your destination site (the site where your content will be cloned) and continue from there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1. Log in to your destination WordPress site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2. Install and activate <strong>Migrate Guru<\/strong> there as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3. Open the plugin&#8217;s dashboard and select <strong>Copy Key<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6abaf40c1f5eb&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6abaf40c1f5eb\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1294\" height=\"301\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/copy-key.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14428\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4.299065420560748;width:818px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/copy-key.png 1294w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/copy-key-300x70.png 300w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/copy-key-1024x238.png 1024w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/copy-key-768x179.png 768w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/copy-key-50x12.png 50w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/copy-key-60x14.png 60w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/copy-key-100x23.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1294px) 100vw, 1294px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"817\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/save-key.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14429\" style=\"width:818px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/save-key.png 817w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/save-key-300x176.png 300w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/save-key-768x451.png 768w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/save-key-50x29.png 50w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/save-key-60x35.png 60w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/save-key-100x59.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 817px) 100vw, 817px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-ht-blocks-messages wp-block-hb-message wp-block-hb-message--withicon is-style-info\">You will now need to head over to the existing (source) site to complete the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Paste the <strong>Migration Key<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Validate Key<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6abaf40c204bb&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6abaf40c204bb\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1026\" height=\"491\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/validate-key.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/validate-key.png 1026w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/validate-key-300x144.png 300w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/validate-key-1024x490.png 1024w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/validate-key-768x368.png 768w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/validate-key-50x24.png 50w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/validate-key-60x29.png 60w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/validate-key-100x48.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1026px) 100vw, 1026px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Initiate Migration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After the key is validated, you\u2019ll be prompted to enter your email address, which will be used to notify you once the migration is finished. Once that\u2019s done, click <strong>Initiate Migration<\/strong> to begin the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6abaf40c20a53&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6abaf40c20a53\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"917\" height=\"869\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/initiate-migration.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14432\" style=\"width:668px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/initiate-migration.png 917w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/initiate-migration-300x284.png 300w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/initiate-migration-768x728.png 768w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/initiate-migration-50x47.png 50w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/initiate-migration-60x57.png 60w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/initiate-migration-100x95.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 917px) 100vw, 917px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg 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