How to Restore Your Website Using Hosting Control Panel (Fast Method)
Readymade WordPress Websites
Method 2: How to Restore Your Website Using Hosting Control Panel (Fast Method)
This is the fastest and most reliable method to restore a readymade WordPress website. By uploading the .wpress file directly inside your hosting control panel, you avoid browser upload limits and import your website in minutes.
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Why Use Hosting Panel Method?
Perfect for large .wpress files and slow browsers.
This method is recommended if:
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Your .wpress file is very large (1GB+)
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Your browser upload is slow or unstable
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Your hosting has a low upload limit
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You want the fastest installation method
Uploading through hosting panel bypasses all PHP and browser upload restrictions.
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Step 1 — Login to Your Hosting Control Panel
cPanel, DirectAdmin, Plesk, or any custom panel.
Login to your hosting account and open your hosting control panel. Most common panels:
- cPanel
- Plesk
- DirectAdmin
- CyberPanel
- Hostinger hPanel
Inside your panel, open the File Manager.
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Step 2 — Upload the .wpress File into “ai1wm-backups” Folder
This is the folder WP Migration uses for local backups.
Go to the folder where WordPress is installed (usually public_html).
Then open:
wp-content → ai1wm-backups
Upload your .wpress file into this folder using the hosting File Manager.
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No browser upload limits
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No timeout problems
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No size restrictions
This makes the .wpress file instantly available for import inside WordPress.
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Step 3 — Go to WordPress Dashboard
You will now restore your site using the uploaded file.
Login to:
yourdomain.com/wp-admin
Make sure you have:
- All-in-One WP Migration plugin installed
- Unlimited Extension installed (recommended)
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Step 4 — Import the Website (Instant Import)
The fastest restore method available.
Go to:
All-in-One WP Migration → Backups
You will now see the .wpress file you uploaded via hosting panel.
Click:
Restore
The import begins immediately — no need to upload again.
- No waiting for browser upload
- No upload limit issues
- Much faster than normal import
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Step 5 — Confirm & Complete the Restore
Your site will be overwritten with the readymade website.
You will see a message:
“This action will overwrite your website. Do you want to continue?”
Click Proceed.
After the import finishes:
- Login again using the readymade website admin credentials
- Save permalinks to refresh URLs
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Why This Method Is Faster
It bypasses all limiting factors.
This method avoids:
- Browser upload timeouts
- Low PHP upload limits
- Slow internet upload speeds
- Hosting upload restrictions
It uses direct file transfer inside the server, making it the **fastest and most reliable** restore method.
Want a One-Click Install WordPress Website?
All SiteCrafted readymade sites can be restored instantly using this hosting panel method.
FAQ
Q: My .wpress file is too large. Will this method work?
Yes. Hosting panel upload removes all size limits.
Q: Do I still need the Unlimited Extension?
Yes. It is required for restoring large files even after uploading them.
Q: Is this method safe?
Completely safe — used by professionals for fast website restoration.
