How to Fix Database Errors After Migration in cPanel
Posted about 2 months ago 4.6kCommon Post-Migration Errors
Typical issues: Table prefix mismatch, wrong DB credentials, serialized data.
Verify wp-config.php
Ensure DB_NAME, DB_USER, DB_PASSWORD, DB_HOST are correct.
Check Table Prefix
wp_options table should have correct $table_prefix in config.
Fix Serialized Data
Proper Search Replace
Use WP-CLI or Interconnect/IT plugin → Safe serialized data replacement.
Common Fixes Table
| Error | Cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Database connection | Wrong credentials | Update wp-config |
| Broken links | Old URLs in DB | Search replace |
| Plugin issues | Serialized paths | Use safe replace tool |
| Missing tables | Incomplete import | Re-import DB |