{"id":270095,"date":"2026-05-18T11:45:09","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T11:45:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/blog\/?p=270095"},"modified":"2026-05-18T11:45:17","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T11:45:17","slug":"dreamhost-to-bluehost-migration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/blog\/dreamhost-to-bluehost-migration\/","title":{"rendered":"How to migrate hosting from\u00a0DreamHost\u00a0to Bluehost\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-key-highlights\">Key highlights\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bluehost&#8217;s free self-service migration tool makes it possible to move your WordPress site from\u00a0DreamHost\u00a0to Bluehost in under two hours.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Back up your\u00a0DreamHost\u00a0site, confirm your email setup and check your contract end date before you begin to avoid any surprises along the way.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Two migration paths are available: the Bluehost Site Migration Tool works best for most users, while manual migration via FTP and phpMyAdmin gives developers full control.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Once migration is done, update your nameservers to point your domain to Bluehost. Allow up to\u00a048 hours\u00a0for DNS propagation to complete.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your\u00a0DreamHost\u00a0site\u00a0remains\u00a0live throughout the entire process and only switches to Bluehost once your nameservers are updated.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Your&nbsp;DreamHost&nbsp;plan just renewed &#8211; and this time, you paused before paying.&nbsp;Maybe your&nbsp;WordPress site has been loading slower than it used to.&nbsp;Maybe you&#8217;ve&nbsp;hit a support wall one too many times. Or&nbsp;maybe you&#8217;ve&nbsp;simply outgrown what&nbsp;DreamHost&nbsp;offers.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whatever brought you here,&nbsp;you&#8217;re&nbsp;asking the right question.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide walks you through every step of migrating from&nbsp;DreamHost&nbsp;to Bluehost from what to back up before you start, to&nbsp;pointing&nbsp;your domain once the transfer is done.&nbsp;You&#8217;ll&nbsp;learn how to use Bluehost&#8217;s Site Migration Tool for an automated transfer, and how to move your site manually if you want full control over the process.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By the end, your site will be live on Bluehost with nothing left behind.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-migrate-from-dreamhost-to-bluehost\">Why migrate from\u00a0DreamHost\u00a0to Bluehost?\u00a0\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>DreamHost&nbsp;works for some sites, but it has real gaps that push WordPress users toward better-suited hosting.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s&nbsp;a quick side-by-side look at where the two hosts differ:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Feature<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>DreamHost<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Bluehost<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Uptime guarantee&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>100% (with service credits, not refunds)&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>99.9% guaranteed&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>WordPress-specific tools&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>Basic&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>WonderSuite&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;WonderStart,&nbsp;WonderBlocks,&nbsp;WonderTheme,&nbsp;WonderCart&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Support availability&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>Ticket and live chat (limited hours)&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>24\/7 live chat and phone&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free migration&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>Not included on most plans&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>Included via Site Migration Tool&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Control panel&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>Custom&nbsp;DreamHost&nbsp;panel&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>cPanel &#8211; industry standard&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Infrastructure&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>Standard shared hosting&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s why site owners make the switch\u00a0from\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/compare\/bluehost-vs-dreamhost\">DreamHost to Bluehost<\/a>:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>24\/7 support when you need it:\u00a0<\/strong>DreamHost&#8217;s\u00a0live chat runs on limited hours. Bluehost&#8217;s support team is available around the clock, so\u00a0you&#8217;re\u00a0never waiting overnight on a site issue.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>WordPress-native setup:\u00a0<\/strong>Bluehost is an officially recommended WordPress host. Your dashboard, plugins and themes work exactly as expected, no custom panel quirks to navigate.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Migration is handled for you:\u00a0<\/strong>Bluehost&#8217;s Site Migration Tool connects to your existing\u00a0DreamHost\u00a0site and transfers your files,\u00a0database\u00a0and content automatically.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Infrastructure built to scale:\u00a0<\/strong>Bluehost runs on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), so your site gets the performance headroom to grow without hitting ceilings.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to make the move?&nbsp;Here&#8217;s&nbsp;exactly how to do it.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-prepare-before-you-start-migrating-from-dreamhost-to-bluehost\">How\u00a0to prepare before you start migrating from\u00a0DreamHost\u00a0to Bluehost?\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t&nbsp;start the migration until&nbsp;you&#8217;ve&nbsp;run through this checklist. Five minutes of preparation saves hours of troubleshooting later.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-back-up-your-dreamhost-site\">Back up your\u00a0DreamHost\u00a0site\u00a0\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Log into your&nbsp;DreamHost&nbsp;panel and create a full backup of your site files and database.&nbsp;DreamHost&nbsp;lets you export a complete backup from the panel under&nbsp;Backup &gt; Backup Your Account. Download the archive and store it somewhere safe. If anything goes&nbsp;wrong&nbsp;mid-migration, this file is your recovery point.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-confirm-where-your-domain-is-registered\">Confirm where your domain is registered\u00a0\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your&nbsp;domain may be registered with&nbsp;DreamHost, or with a third-party registrar like Namecheap or GoDaddy. Log into your&nbsp;DreamHost&nbsp;panel and go to&nbsp;Domains &gt; Registrations&nbsp;to check. Knowing this upfront tells you where&nbsp;you&#8217;ll&nbsp;need to update your DNS nameservers at the end&nbsp;of the migration.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-check-your-email-setup\">Check your email setup\u00a0\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If&nbsp;you&#8217;re&nbsp;using&nbsp;DreamHost&nbsp;for email hosting, note your current email accounts, MX&nbsp;records&nbsp;and any forwarding rules before you begin. Migrating hosting does not automatically move your email.&nbsp;You&#8217;ll&nbsp;need to decide whether to set up email through Bluehost or&nbsp;point&nbsp;your MX records elsewhere. Bluehost offers&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/professional-email\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">professional email hosting<\/a>&nbsp;you can configure separately.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-note-your-dreamhost-contract-end-date-and-cancellation-terms\">Note your\u00a0DreamHost\u00a0contract end date and cancellation terms\u00a0\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Check when your current&nbsp;DreamHost&nbsp;plan renews.&nbsp;Don&#8217;t&nbsp;cancel until your site is fully live and tested on Bluehost. Keep both accounts active through DNS&nbsp;propagation&nbsp;which can take up to&nbsp;48 hours&nbsp;before making any cancellation decisions.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-set-up-your-bluehost-hosting-account\">Set up your Bluehost hosting account\u00a0\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sign up for a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/wordpress-hosting\">Bluehost WordPress Hosting<\/a>\u00a0plan before you start the migration. This is where Bluehost&#8217;s Site Migration Tool will build your transferred site. You\u00a0don&#8217;t\u00a0need to point your domain to\u00a0Bluehost\u00a0yet that comes last.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start with Method 1 unless you have a specific reason to go manual.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-migrate-from-dreamhost-to-bluehost-step-by-step\">How to migrate from\u00a0DreamHost\u00a0to Bluehost:\u00a0Step by step\u00a0\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s&nbsp;what the full migration process looks like across both methods. Choose the one that fits your comfort level and get started.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Step<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Action<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>What you need<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>Log into Bluehost Portal&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>Bluehost account credentials&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>Add a new website&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>Your Bluehost dashboard&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>Select Transfer WordPress Website&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>Your live&nbsp;DreamHost&nbsp;site URL&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>Connect to your WordPress site&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>WordPress admin credentials&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>Approve the connection&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>Access to your&nbsp;DreamHost&nbsp;WordPress login&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>Wait for transfer to complete&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>Email notification from Bluehost&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>Verify your migrated site&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>Go to site button in completion screen&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow each step in order. Have your WordPress admin credentials for your&nbsp;DreamHost&nbsp;site ready before you&nbsp;begin,&nbsp;you&#8217;ll&nbsp;need them at the connection step.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-method-1-migration-using-bluehost-site-migration-tool-recommended\">Method 1: Migration using Bluehost Site Migration Tool (recommended)\u00a0\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Log into your Bluehost Portal<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to your Bluehost Portal and sign&nbsp;in to&nbsp;your account.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. In the left-hand menu, click Websites, then click Add Website<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From your dashboard, navigate to the Websites section and click&nbsp;<strong>Add Website<\/strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Click Transfer WordPress Website<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Select&nbsp;<strong>Transfer&nbsp;WordPress Website<\/strong>&nbsp;to begin migrating your existing WordPress site to Bluehost.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Wait while Bluehost prepares your account, then click Start Transfer<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wait while Bluehost prepares your account for importing your WordPress site. This may take a few seconds&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your account is ready, click&nbsp;<strong>Start Transfer<\/strong>&nbsp;to continue.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wait while Bluehost prepares your account for migration.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. Enter the URL of your current WordPress site and click Connect<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Connect your website by entering the URL of the WordPress site you want to&nbsp;transfer&nbsp;(for example:&nbsp;https:\/\/source.[mysite].com). Click&nbsp;<strong>Connect<\/strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6. Click Yes, Continue to Login<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Proceed by clicking&nbsp;<strong>Yes, Continue to Login<\/strong>.&nbsp;You&#8217;ll&nbsp;be redirected to your WordPress site to log in and authorize the connection. This step is&nbsp;required&nbsp;to&nbsp;migrate&nbsp;your site.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7. Log in with your WordPress username and password<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Log in to your WordPress site using your credentials:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enter your username or email address\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enter your password\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click\u00a0<strong>Log In<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&nbsp;don&#8217;t&nbsp;remember your password, use the&nbsp;<strong>Lost your password?<\/strong>&nbsp;link to reset it.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8. Click Yes, I approve this connection<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Authorize the application by clicking&nbsp;<strong>Yes, I approve this connection<\/strong>&nbsp;to allow Bluehost to connect to your WordPress site. Without approval, the migration cannot continue.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>9. Wait while Bluehost connects to your site<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wait while Bluehost connects to your site. Once connected, Bluehost will automatically begin migrating your site. The status will change from&nbsp;<strong>Connecting<\/strong>&nbsp;to&nbsp;<strong>Connected<\/strong>. Do not close or refresh the page during this step.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The status will change from&nbsp;<strong>Connecting<\/strong>&nbsp;to&nbsp;<strong>Connected<\/strong>. Do not close or refresh the page during this step.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10. Your files,&nbsp;content&nbsp;and database transfer automatically<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your files,&nbsp;content&nbsp;and database will now be transferred to Bluehost. Progress bars for Files and Database will update as the migration runs. Do not close or refresh the page while migration is in progress.&nbsp;If needed, you can click&nbsp;<strong>Stop site transfer<\/strong>&nbsp;to cancel the migration.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At 50% progress, the system begins copying files and databases. At this point you may safely close your&nbsp;browser&nbsp;the migration continues in the background.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bluehost sends email notifications when the migration starts, completes&nbsp;successfully&nbsp;or fails. If the migration fails, you may opt for paid pro-services migration or&nbsp;submit&nbsp;a support ticket via the&nbsp;InstaWP&nbsp;support form.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>11. Click Go to site to verify your migrated site<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When migration is finished,&nbsp;you&#8217;ll&nbsp;see&nbsp;<strong>Your Migration&nbsp;is&nbsp;Complete!<\/strong>&nbsp;along with your site&#8217;s URL. Click&nbsp;<strong>Go to site<\/strong>&nbsp;to view your newly migrated WordPress site on Bluehost.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-method-2-manually-migrating-from-dreamhost-to-bluehost\">Method 2: Manually migrating from\u00a0DreamHost\u00a0to Bluehost\u00a0\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Manual migration is best suited for sites with custom configurations that need direct handling of files and databases, or when Bluehost support&nbsp;advises&nbsp;this path. While it requires working with FTP, phpMyAdmin and your WordPress database directly, it gives you complete control over every step of the process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a full technical walkthrough, refer to\u00a0our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/help\/article\/wordpress-manual-migration\">WordPress manual migration guide<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s&nbsp;what the manual process looks like end to end:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Step<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Action<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>What you need<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>Transfer website files&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>FTP client (FileZilla),&nbsp;DreamHost&nbsp;FTP credentials&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>Export WordPress database&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>DreamHost&nbsp;phpMyAdmin access&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>Create a new database on Bluehost&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>Bluehost Portal Database Management panel&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>Import your database&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>Bluehost phpMyAdmin&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>Update wp-config.php&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>Bluehost File Manager&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>Fix your permalinks&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>WordPress Settings panel&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>View your site&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>Bluehost temporary URL&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Complete each step before moving to the next.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1: Transfer your website files<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Connect to your current&nbsp;DreamHost&nbsp;hosting account using FTP (File Transfer Protocol). Find the document root or site directory&nbsp;containing&nbsp;your WordPress files. This may be in your&nbsp;public_html&nbsp;folder or&nbsp;a subfolder.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use an FTP client such as FileZilla to transfer the files from the&nbsp;DreamHost&nbsp;server to your local machine. Once downloaded,&nbsp;it&#8217;s&nbsp;time to upload the files to your Bluehost hosting account using FTP. Go to the&nbsp;public_html&nbsp;folder or the subfolder where you want to set up your site, then upload the files from your computer to the new location.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For further details\u00a0regarding\u00a0FTP, refer to this article:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/help\/article\/intro-to-ftp\">What is FTP? An Introduction to File Transfer Protocol<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2: Export your WordPress database<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll&nbsp;need to export your WordPress&nbsp;site&#8217;s&nbsp;database from&nbsp;DreamHost. Access the wp-config.php&nbsp;file on your current&nbsp;DreamHost&nbsp;hosting account to&nbsp;locate&nbsp;the database name that needs to be exported.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your wp-config.php&nbsp;file will&nbsp;contain&nbsp;the following details:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>define(&#8216;DB_NAME&#8217;, &#8216;example_database&#8217;);&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>define(&#8216;DB_USER&#8217;, &#8216;example_user&#8217;);&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>define(&#8216;DB_PASSWORD&#8217;, &#8216;example_password&#8217;);&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>define(&#8216;DB_HOST&#8217;, &#8216;localhost&#8217;);&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The string following&nbsp;define(&#8216;DB_NAME&#8217;, is the name of your WordPress database. Take note of this &#8211; for the example above, your database name is&nbsp;example_database.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To export your database, go to phpMyAdmin on your&nbsp;DreamHost&nbsp;account and download it in .sql&nbsp;file format. If&nbsp;you&#8217;re&nbsp;unable to access phpMyAdmin, you can export your database backup using a plugin instead.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3: Create a new database on Bluehost<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To set up your WordPress installation on Bluehost,&nbsp;you&#8217;ll&nbsp;need to create a new database specifically for it. Log into your Bluehost Portal and go to the Database Management panel. Create a new database, a new database&nbsp;user&nbsp;and assign that user to the database with full privileges. Write down the database name,&nbsp;username&nbsp;and password &#8211;&nbsp;you&#8217;ll&nbsp;need all three in step 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4: Import your database<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, import your database into your new WordPress site using phpMyAdmin. Navigate to phpMyAdmin from your Bluehost Portal.&nbsp;Along&nbsp;the top of the screen, click the&nbsp;<strong>Import<\/strong>&nbsp;tab.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click the&nbsp;<strong>Browse<\/strong>&nbsp;button to&nbsp;locate&nbsp;the .sql&nbsp;file on your computer. Click the&nbsp;<strong>Go<\/strong>&nbsp;button to start the import process.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5: Update your wp-config.php&nbsp;file<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To ensure your WordPress installation connects to the correct database, you need to update your wp-config.php&nbsp;file. Access the File Manager from your Bluehost Portal and&nbsp;locate&nbsp;the wp-config.php&nbsp;file. Enter your new Bluehost database information, including the database name,&nbsp;user&nbsp;and password:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>define(&#8216;DB_NAME&#8217;, &#8216;your_new_database_name&#8217;);&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>define(&#8216;DB_USER&#8217;, &#8216;your_new_database_username&#8217;);&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>define(&#8216;DB_PASSWORD&#8217;, &#8216;your_new_database_password&#8217;);&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>define(&#8216;DB_HOST&#8217;, &#8216;localhost&#8217;);&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once done, click&nbsp;<strong>Save Changes<\/strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 6: Fix your permalinks<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Log into your Bluehost Portal. In the left-hand menu, click&nbsp;<strong>Websites<\/strong>. Click the&nbsp;<strong>WordPress Admin<\/strong>&nbsp;button&nbsp;located&nbsp;next to the website you want to manage.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the WordPress dashboard, click&nbsp;<strong>Settings<\/strong>&nbsp;in the left menu, then select&nbsp;<strong>Permalinks<\/strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You do not need to make any actual changes &#8211; just click&nbsp;<strong>Save Changes<\/strong>. This updates all&nbsp;page&nbsp;and&nbsp;post&nbsp;URLs for the new server environment. If you have custom themes or plugins with old URLs,&nbsp;you&#8217;ll&nbsp;need to update those manually as no plugin can&nbsp;modify&nbsp;them automatically.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 7: View your site<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once&nbsp;you&#8217;ve&nbsp;completed all the steps, check that your website is functioning correctly and appears visually as expected. Test your pages, posts,&nbsp;images&nbsp;and any forms before pointing your domain to Bluehost.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Using Bluehost Site Migration Tool vs manual migration&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Two paths get your site from&nbsp;DreamHost&nbsp;to Bluehost. 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