Before we show you how to migrate your website, please note that we offer this service free for all our clients. You just need to open a ticket here and we will do it professionally and in no time.
Moving Your Website to a New Host Without Downtime
For many, the idea of moving a website from one host to another can seem daunting, but it's actually straightforward if you follow the right steps. This guide will walk you through the process to ensure a seamless transition without any downtime.
Important Reminder: Do not cancel your existing hosting account until the very last step. Keep your current hosting active until you are certain your site is fully operational with the new host.
By following these steps, you can transition smoothly:
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Create a New Account Choose your new hosting provider, sign up for a hosting package, and set up your new account before proceeding.
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Backup All Your Files from Your Old Account Download all your files via FTP and back up any databases from your old hosting account. Keep the old account active even after backing up.
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Upload All Your Files to Your New Account Upload the backed-up files to your new hosting account using FTP.
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Create Your Mail Accounts Set up all the same email accounts on your new hosting account to ensure you don't lose any emails when you change your domain name server addresses.
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Check Your Files and Links Verify that all your website pages and links work correctly on the new host. You can create a temporary URL or subdomain for testing.
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Change Your DNS (Domain Name Server) Once you're sure everything is working, change your DNS settings to point to your new host. Your new hosting provider should give you their DNS settings.
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Wait for DNS Changes to Propagate It can take 10 minutes to 48 hours for DNS changes to propagate across the internet. During this time, your site will be served from your old host until the changes take effect.
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Cancel Your Old Account After ensuring your domain is resolving to your new hosting account, you can cancel your old account. Wait at least 48 hours after changing your DNS before doing so.
Final Words By following these steps, you should be able to move your website to a new host without any downtime. Check our hosting packages, and remember, we offer free migration for clients moving to us. Contact us for more details.
