Web Hosting Migration Checklist

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Switching without avoidable disruption

Hosting migration can break websites, email, SSL, redirects, or DNS if rushed. Make backups and test before cancelling old hosting.

Switching checklist

Take full website and database backups
Export email or plan mailbox migration
Lower DNS TTL before migration where possible
Set up SSL on the new host
Test the site before switching DNS
Check forms, logins, images, redirects, and email
Keep old hosting active during transition
Cancel old hosting only after confirming stability

Watch for these traps

Promotional pricing

Compare the regular price after the offer ends, not only the first bill.

Final bills

Prorated charges, equipment, device balances, or contract fees can appear after switching.

Service gaps

Switching too quickly can interrupt work, school, payments, streaming, phone numbers, email, or websites.

Web hosting migration checklist