Website Migration to DUHosting: Checklist for Minimal Downtime Print

Migration scope: Assistance is subject to source access, platform compatibility, account status, service eligibility and the scope confirmed by DUHosting. Free or paid migration status must be confirmed in your order or quotation. No migration can guarantee zero downtime.

Keep the old hosting active and do not change DNS until the copied website, database, email requirements and SSL plan have been checked.

Summary

This checklist helps you migrate from another hosting provider to DUHosting with minimal downtime.

Before Migration

• Confirm domain login access (registrar/client area)

• Get old hosting:

  • cPanel backup (files + database)

  • Email accounts list + passwords (or plan to reset)

• Reduce DNS TTL (if possible) to 300 seconds before switching

Migration Steps

1. Upload website files to DUHosting (File Manager / FTP)

2. Import database (phpMyAdmin)

3. Update configuration file (DB name/user/password)

4. Test site using temporary URL or hosts file

5. Move DNS:

   • Change nameservers OR update A record to DUHosting server IP

6. Verify:

   • Website loads

   • Emails work

   • SSL installed

Common Mistakes

• Moving DNS before site is fully uploaded

• Forgetting email accounts (then mail bounces)