Moving hosting provider does not need to be stressful when handled properly. A good migration plan protects the website, email, DNS, SSL and data before anything is changed publicly.
What we normally need
- Current hosting control panel access.
- Domain registrar or DNS access.
- Website admin access if applicable.
- Email account list if email is being moved.
- Any special application or database information.
Typical migration process
- Review the current hosting setup.
- Take backups or copy data.
- Restore the website to the new hosting environment.
- Test the website before DNS changes.
- Prepare email routing if required.
- Update DNS or nameservers.
- Monitor propagation.
- Complete post-migration checks.
Will there be downtime?
In many cases downtime can be avoided or reduced significantly, but DNS propagation and email routing need careful handling. The exact plan depends on the old provider, website type and DNS access.
Need help?
Open a support ticket directly from within your GetHosting.online customer account. Phone support is also welcome on (+44) 01457 337 247. For international contact numbers, please see our contact page.
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