Pro installer
Empty-Server Migration
Move WordPress to a blank server without pre-installing core. Pro archives ship with a guided installer so you can land on a fresh VPS or empty panel with FTP-only access — no manual wp-config surgery.
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Why teams choose this
Installer baked into archives
Upload one package and walk through database import, path updates, and finish checks — no hand-edited files on the target.
Multisite-aware paths
The installer understands network tables and domain mapping so restores land on the right URLs.
Agency-friendly handoffs
Deliver migrations to clients who only provide FTP or panel access on an empty VPS.
Fewer midnight SSH sessions
Guided steps replace ad-hoc shell work when the destination has no WordPress yet.
See it in Multisite Migrate
From blank server to a working WordPress site — the Pro installer handles the steps that usually mean SSH and hand-edited files.
Guided install on a blank server
Upload the archive, confirm requirements, then walk through database import and URL updates. Ideal when the destination has no WordPress yet — just disk space and a database. The same flow covers multisite networks so mapped domains and network tables land correctly without hand-edited wp-config files.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about this capability. Still stuck? Open the docs or contact support.
Do I need WordPress installed on the target first?
No. Empty-server migration is built for blank hosts: upload the Pro package and run the installer. You still need PHP, a database, and write access.
Is the installer included with every Pro archive?
Pro archives are prepared for empty-server workflows with the installer package. Follow the restore guide for the exact files to upload.
Does this work for multisite networks?
Yes. The installer is multisite-aware and updates network tables and mapped domains as part of the guided flow.
What if the target only has FTP access?
That is a common case. Upload via FTP or file manager, then open the installer in the browser to finish database and URL steps.