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WordPress Migrator "Can not connect to SiteGround WP-migrator plugin at" error

Last update: Jul 11, 2024

This message shows when the SiteGround Migrator plugin cannot connect to the destination server properly.

If you see this error try to apply the following potential fixes:

  • Disable any security plugins like Wordfence on your website. Security plugins can block the SiteGround Migrator plugin from connecting remotely and disabling them should stop blocking the connection;
  • Make sure that the permissions of the wp-content/uploads folder are set to 755.
  • Remove any restrictive .htaccess rules or reset your website’s .htaccess file to a default WordPress one.

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