// Site relocation without chaos
Transferring a website to a new hosting without losing data and enquiries
Accurate transfer of a website, database, domain, SSL, email, redirects and forms to a new hosting or VPS/VDS with testing of operation after launch.
Files and database
Transfer of website files, database and important settings.
Domain and DNS
Checking domain, DNS records, subdomains and switching.
SSL
Setting up HTTPS, redirects and certificate verification.
Control of forms, SMTP, SPF/DKIM/DMARC and application delivery.
// What is important when transferring
Moving a website is not just about copying files
You need to transfer the database, check PHP versions, domain, DNS, SSL, email, forms, redirects, file permissions and website operation after the switch.
Backup before transfer
A copy of the files and database before any changes, in order to maintain the possibility of a rollback.
Hosting compatibility
Checking PHP, database, extensions, limits, cron, file rights and CMS requirements.
DNS and domain
Changing DNS domain, subdomains, email records and controlling DNS distribution.
SSL and redirects
HTTPS, www/non-www, http→https, old addresses and basic SEO check.
Forms and email
Checking enquiries, SMTP, sender addresses, deliverability and spam.
Post-start check
Home, key pages, admin panel, forms, images, errors, speed and indexing.
// Safe crossing
A good transfer should be almost invisible to visitors
The user should end up on the same website, with the same important pages and working forms. The only difference should be in stability and controllability.
// How the work goes
The transfer proceeds step by step
This way there is less risk of losing data, emails, SEO or access to the website.
Audit
Current hosting, CMS, PHP, database, DNS, email and restrictions.
Copy
Files, database and settings.
Transfer
Uploading to a new hosting or VPS and setting up the environment.
DNS change
DNS, SSL, redirects, email and domain.
Check
Pages, forms, admin, letters, errors and speed.
// When needed
When it is better not to postpone the transfer
- Hosting crashes often
- The website is slow
- Need to update PHP
- No backups
- Email is unstable
- Hosting blocks the website
- VPS/VDS required
- The website has grown and hit limits
- There is a suspicion of hacking
- Old contractor no longer maintains website
// Application
You can start with a migration audit
Send a link to the website and indicate your current hosting, desired hosting/VPS and known problems.
// FAQ
Frequently asked questions: Transferring a website to a new hosting
Will the website be unavailable during the transfer?
With careful preparation, downtime can be kept to a minimum. First, the website is transferred and checked, then the domain is switched.
What is needed for transfer?
Usually you need access to the old hosting, new hosting, domain/DNS, database and website admin area.
Can I transfer my website to VPS?
Yes, but the VPS needs to be configured: web server, PHP, database, SSL, email, backups and security.
What will happen to the email?
Email must be checked separately: MX, SPF, DKIM, DMARC, SMTP and website forms.
Will pages and SEO survive?
Yes, if you save the URL structure, set up redirects and check the websitemap, robots.txt and key pages.
Is it possible to transfer the online store?
Yes, but you need to check orders, payment, delivery, letters and database separately.
Do I need to change the domain?
No, moving hosting does not usually require changing your domain. Only the DNS settings change.
Is it possible to transfer the old homemade website?
Yes, but first you need to check the PHP version, database, dependencies and server settings.
What to do after the transfer?
Check pages, forms, email, SSL, errors, speed, backups and indexing.
Can I connect the service right away?
Yes, after the transfer it is logical to set up regular backups, updates, monitoring and support.