Migrating your website to our hosting

Switching hosting providers is easier than it sounds. The process involves copying your files and database to our server, then updating your domain's DNS to point here. Your website stays live throughout most of the process.

Why migrate to our hosting?

  • Better performance — fast SSD servers and modern PHP versions mean faster page loads
  • Plesk control panel — manage everything — files, databases, email, SSL — from one intuitive interface
  • Free SSL for every domain — HTTPS at no extra cost, no manual renewals needed
  • Local support — we are here to help if anything goes wrong during or after the migration

Step-by-step migration guide

1. Order a hosting plan

Choose a plan that fits your needs. Once your order is processed, you will receive your server credentials (FTP login, password, Plesk access) on your service page.

2. Back up your current website

Before making any changes, download a complete backup of your current site — all files via FTP and a database export (SQL file) via phpMyAdmin or your current host's control panel.

3. Upload your files to the new server

Connect to our server via FTP using the credentials from your service page and upload your website files to the httpdocs folder.

4. Migrate your database

Create a new MySQL database in Plesk (Databases section), then import your SQL backup file using phpMyAdmin. Update your website's configuration file (e.g. wp-config.php for WordPress) with the new database name, username, and password.

5. Test before switching DNS

Use your server's temporary URL or edit your local hosts file to verify the website works correctly on the new server before changing DNS.

With careful preparation you can migrate with zero downtime. The key is to have the new server fully working before you update DNS.

Updating your DNS to point to our server

Once your site is working on the new server, update your DNS at your domain registrar to point to us:

  • Log in to your domain registrar (the company where you registered your domain).
  • Find the DNS management section and locate the A record for your domain.
  • Change the A record's value to the IP address of your new server (visible in Plesk under Websites & Domains → your domain → Hosting Settings).

DNS changes take between a few minutes and 48 hours to fully propagate. During this time some visitors may still see the old server — this is normal.

Migrating a WordPress site

WordPress is the most common platform to migrate. The quickest method:

  1. Install the All-in-One WP Migration plugin on your current WordPress site.
  2. Export your entire site as a single .wpress file.
  3. Install a fresh WordPress on the new hosting (Plesk has a one-click WordPress installer in the Applications section).
  4. Install the same plugin on the fresh WordPress and use it to import the .wpress file.
Need help with migration? Contact our support — we are happy to assist.