Migrating Node.js apps
Migrating a Node.js App to a New WP Engine Account
This guide explains how to migrate your Node.js app from one WP Engine account to another using the Headless Platform.
Steps
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Access the WP Engine User Portal
- Use the account switcher at the top of the left sidebar to make sure you’re logged into the correct account.
- Click the Headless Platform link in the left sidebar.
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Locate Your Node.js App
- On the Headless Platform dashboard, you’ll see a list of your Node.js apps along with their connected WP backends.
- Identify the Node app you want to delete.
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Delete the Node.js App from the Current Account
- Click on the name of the Node app you wish to remove.
- Next to the “Add Environment” text, click the ellipsis (
...
). - Select
Delete App
.
- A popup window with a text box will appear asking you to type the name of the Node.js app to confirm deletion.
- Enter the app name to confirm. This action will delete the Node app and disconnect it from the current environment/account.
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Migrate the Node.js App to the New Account
- Now, use the account switcher again at the top of the left sidebar to make sure you’re logged into the correct account.
- Navigate to the
Headless Platform
section. - Click
Create App
. - Follow the prompts to connect the new Node.js app to the appropriate remote repository.
By following these steps, you can seamlessly migrate your Node.js app between WP Engine accounts.