Move to Hostodian Without Losing a Single File
Migrating sounds terrifying. With us it's effortless. We handle the entire migration — files, databases, emails, and DNS — with zero downtime, zero data loss, and a complete post-migration verification before we sign off.
Complete transfer — files, databases, and email all moved
We transfer everything that makes your site work. Files are moved via rsync or FTP for accuracy. MySQL databases are exported with mysqldump and imported with full verification. Email accounts are migrated via IMAP sync so no historical messages are lost. WordPress database URLs are updated and salts are rotated for security.
- All website files transferred via rsync or FTP — byte-for-byte accurate
- MySQL / MariaDB dump and import — all tables, triggers, and procedures
- WordPress siteurl and home URLs updated automatically
- Email accounts migrated via IMAP sync — all folders and history preserved
- cPanel to cPanel migration via WHM or manual transfer
- Works for WordPress, Joomla, Magento, Laravel, and static sites
Migration progress
Website files
rsync transfer complete
MySQL database
38 tables — import verified
Email accounts
IMAP sync — 4 mailboxes
DNS records
A, MX, TXT, CNAME copied
SSL certificate
Let's Encrypt — re-issued
Post-migration test
All pages, forms, payments
Zero downtime — old host stays live until everything is verified
The key to zero-downtime migration is the 48-hour DNS overlap window. We clone your site to Hostodian first, verify it completely on a staging URL, then update DNS. During the 24–48 hours it takes for DNS to propagate worldwide, both hosts serve valid copies — so visitors on any DNS server see your working site.
- Full site cloned to Hostodian before touching any DNS settings
- Staging URL testing — every page, form, and function verified
- DNS TTL reduced 24 hours before cutover to speed propagation
- Both hosts active during DNS propagation — no visitor sees downtime
- 48-hour monitoring post-cutover before old host decommission
- Rollback capability — revert DNS if any issue is found post-launch
Zero-downtime migration timeline
Site cloned to Hostodian
Full copy of files and database transferred. Old host still live. Visitors unaffected.
Staging verification
We test the copy on a staging URL — every page, form, plugin, and payment flow.
DNS update — 48 hr overlap
DNS TTL lowered. Both hosts active. Any DNS server pointing old or new sees the working site.
Propagation completes
All DNS servers worldwide resolve to Hostodian. Old host can be cancelled safely.
Post-migration testing — we verify every function before we're done
We don't declare a migration complete the moment files finish copying. We run a systematic post-migration test: every page loads, contact forms submit and deliver, e-commerce checkout works, SSL is green, email accounts send and receive, and DNS resolves correctly worldwide. You get a written test report.
- All pages checked for broken links, missing images, or CSS errors
- Contact forms tested — submission and delivery to your inbox
- E-commerce checkout and payment gateway verified
- SSL certificate green padlock confirmed across browsers
- Email send and receive tests from new accounts
- DNS propagation verified worldwide via DNSChecker
Everything moves — nothing left behind
Website files
All files via rsync or FTP
MySQL databases
Full dump + import, verified
Email accounts
IMAP sync, all folders
DNS records
A, MX, TXT, CNAME, SRV
SSL certificate
Re-issued on new host
WordPress config
URLs updated, salts rotated
Process
How it works
01
Migration Assessment
We review your current hosting environment, site size, database, email accounts, and DNS setup. We create a detailed migration plan and timeline with zero-risk steps.
02
Clone & Verify
We clone your complete site to Hostodian servers, test every page and function on a staging URL, migrate email via IMAP sync, and confirm everything works perfectly.
03
DNS Cutover & Sign-off
We update DNS, monitor propagation worldwide, run the full post-migration test suite, and only sign off once everything is confirmed working on your new Hostodian home.
< 24h
Typical delivery time
100%
Managed end-to-end
24/7
Support available
Frequently asked questions
Ready to move to better hosting?
We migrate everything — files, database, emails, DNS — with zero downtime guaranteed.