• PHP: version 7.4 or higher (PHP 8.x recommended)
• MySQL / MariaDB: MySQL 5.7+ or MariaDB 10.3+
• PHP Memory Limit: at least 256MB (512MB preferred)
• File Upload Limit: 128MB+ (or use AIO WP Migration Unlimited extension)
• HTTPS / SSL support (for security and SEO)
• cURL, Zip Archive, openSSL, mod_rewrite (for pretty URLs)
• HTTPS / SSL certificate — highly recommended for live websites

Most modern shared and cloud hosting plans meet or exceed these requirements.

• Hostinger — budget-friendly, beginner-friendly, easy UI
• SiteGround — solid performance, excellent support, good for business sites
• Cloudways (DigitalOcean / Linode / Vultr) — cloud hosting for high performance, scalability
• Namecheap or Bluehost — affordable shared hosting, suitable for small websites or beginners
• Managed WordPress / VPS hosting — recommended if expecting high traffic or heavy plugins

Choose hosting based on your budget, website needs, traffic expectations, and resource requirements.

• Check PHP upload max size and execution time (increase if possible)
• Enable PHP extensions: cURL, ZipArchive, OpenSSL
• Have enough disk space (including media/demo images)
• Use PHP 7.4 or higher for compatibility and speed
• Use HTTPS / SSL if you’re launching a live site — helps SEO and security
• Backup before major changes or updates

If you’re on a smaller shared hosting, and the upload limit is low — consider using the All-in-One WP Migration Unlimited Extension for smooth import.

If your website uses heavy plugins, eCommerce (WooCommerce), or expects high traffic — cloud or VPS hosting is recommended. Benefits include:

• More server resources (RAM, CPU)
• Faster loading times
• Better security and scalability
• Full control over server settings

Cloud hosting on providers like DigitalOcean, Vultr, or Linode (via Cloudways or direct) gives you long-term reliability and performance — ideal for business or eCommerce sites.