The work that wins the client.
BEFORE STARTING
Get access to the current hosting, or a full backup Note the current DNS records, including mail Note where the domain is registered Agree a timing window
THE PROCEDURE
- Take a full backup from the source and download it
- Create the account on your reseller allocation
- Restore or upload files, create the database, import it
- Update the application configuration for the new credentials
- Recreate mailboxes and forwarders
- Recreate cron jobs
- Test using a hosts file entry before changing DNS
- Lower the TTL in advance if possible
- Change nameservers
- Run AutoSSL once DNS resolves
WHAT PEOPLE FORGET
Email. Mailbox contents do not move with a website backup. Download them by IMAP. Cron jobs DNS records for third-party services The database prefix in the configuration
DO NOT CANCEL THE OLD HOSTING
Until propagation is complete and everything is verified. A week at minimum.
AFTERWARDS
Test every page, forms, mail both directions, and checkout if applicable.
