How to chage hosting server ?

[jasminekour12]

Hello friends,


I would like to know that how to change the hosting server ? tell me guys...

[MrRapidHost]

Purchase another hosting, change nameservers, move your files

[Leigh]

Generally, changing hosting for your web site is not a very difficult process. However, it all depends on the 'complexity' of the web site and your technical expertise. For instance, a standard web site with plain HTML pages can be moved from one server to another without problem using FTP. But in case of Wordpress blogs, online shops etc., one first has to take a backup of the backend database. We'll hit upon this point at the end of the article.

[RH-Calvin]

You can buy a new hosting service from the another web host and they will do the needful for you. Most web hosts offer free migration of your website and data to your new hosting provider.

[champsk]

When selecting cheap website hosting, be sure that the web host provider is trustworthy. Try to ask around people about their perceptions on the web host company. What they can say about it?
I can recommend rareservers.com if you need professional web host to order dedicated servers at.
Try to contact them directly and see what you receive exactly.

[bintaroweb]

You can buy a new hosting, next do update your Name Server (NS) at domain manager. Wait until max 1x24 hour propagation to new hosting.

[galih]

Switching to a new host can be a complicated process. Follow our steps to ensure that your move is smooth and painless.

1. The first step is to join your new host. Make sure to NOT cancel with your old hosting provider, and do not tell them you will be canceling. Keep this a secret from your old host, or they could prematurely terminate your site and cause downtime.
2. At this point, you should have hosting accounts with two hosting providers (the old and the new one). You will now migrate your entire site from the old host to the new one. This can be done by connecting to the old host's FTP and downloading all your files, and then by connecting to the new host's FTP and uploading all your files (maintain the same file and folder structure). If you choose to make HostGator your new host, we may transfer your entire site over free of charge!
3. You must also backup any databases on the old host (contact the old host for instructions) and upload the backup files to the new host via FTP. You must then restore your databases from those backup files; this can be done via SSH or cPanel's phpMyAdmin. Emails do not normally transfer, but you can archive your emails from the old host. You can accomplish this by making a POP3 connection to each email address; this way all the old emails are downloaded to your local computer. The new host will not have those old emails, but the new host will be able to get new emails.
4. If you choose to make HostGator your new host, we may transfer your entire site (files and databases) over free of charge! If your old host used cPanel, we may be able to transfer emails as well.
5. After you have a copy of your site on both hosting accounts, it is time to change your domain name's DNS....
6. After you have all your files on both hosting accounts, it is time to change your domain name's DNS. Your new host will provide you with the correct name servers (DNS). You may need to contact the new host to find out what DNS settings you will use for your domain name.
   
   DNS name servers usually looks like this (replace "yourhostname.com" with your host's actual domain name):
   ns1.yourhostname.com
   ns2.yourhostname.com
   
   Once you have the correct DNS, go to the company where you purchased your domain name to make the change. If you purchased your domain name from your host, you usually need to ask them to make the DNS changes for you. You can tell them something similar to, "Hello. My domain with you is _____.___ ; please, change my domain name's name servers to ns1._______.____ and ns2._______.____ ."
   
   If you bought your domain name from HostGator, we are more than happy to help you or even make the DNS changes for you.
7. Once your DNS changes have been made, you will need to wait 48 hours (two days) before your site will load from the new host. During this 48 hour period, your DNS is propagating world wide and your site will be randomly loading from either the old host or the new host. Once the two days is complete, your site will only be loading from the new host.
8. After the 48 hours have passed, your updated DNS will be fully functional. You will now contact your old host and cancel your hosting account with them. If you originally bought your domain name from the old host, do not cancel your domain registration.

[ninjapanther-greg]

It should be easy for a host to transfer you website over for you. As long as everything is compatible with the new host server.The best thing you can do it open a support ticket tell them what you want to transfer over. Be it WordPress or what ever you are using and ask them if it is compatible with their hosting. The webhost should be more than willing to help you out. After that they should help you with the migration of your accounts or account over to there servers.

[Rs-Calvin]

Just follow the below Step:

1) Buy new hosting Server with same configuration or with higher configuration
2) New Hosting provider will setup the new server with cPanel and other imp software as per your need
3) Once the process is done new hosting provider will proceed with migration
4) Update name server for the new hosting provider
5) Make sure site should not go down even for 1 sec while the server migration takes place
6) once the server is completely migrated make sure all your sites, emails, other imp application or working smoothly else contact you service provider


Thanks
Calvin K
Sales Team
Redswitches.com

[thachhaicute]

It should be easy for a host to transfer you website over for you. As long as everything is compatible with the new host server.The best thing you can do it open a support ticket tell them what you want to transfer over. Be it WordPress or what ever you are using and ask them if it is compatible with their hosting. The webhost should be more than willing to help you out. After that they should help you with the migration of your accounts or account over to there servers.

[benben1]

A Step-By-Step Walk Through Of The Switch
Switching your host requires completing a series of actions in a specific order to ensure that everything transfers over properly. To move your website to a new host, complete the following steps:
1. Purchase a new web host
There are a variety of hosting providers out there, each with its own configuration. You will need to evaluate which is right for you based on a number of factors, such as cost, required space, and server configuration, to name a few. When purchasing, consider registering your domain to a third party provider so that in case you do ever need to switch hosts again, your domain can come with you more easily and without any potential complications.
2. Back up your sites to the new web host
Static files comprise any type of file that does not frequently change, automatically or via a content editor – such as in-place graphics or copy. To back up a static website, simply copy the old file structures over to the new web host.
For a dynamic site that runs on database (ie. MySQL), install the web apps to the new web host as they are currently held in the existing site; then move the database file to the new web host. In case your web application provides easy transfer functionality (as is the case in WordPress’ import/ export function), transfer all of your data files directly to the new web host. If your application does not offer any such functionality, you will need to tweak your MySQL and PHP configuration files accordingly.
3. Final Check Before Making the Move
Double check that everything is working properly on your website once you have loaded your files onto the new hosting configuration.
Of note, you can preview your newly hosted website using a temporary URL in IP numbers. Some hosting companies will even provide a development staging platform so that you can easily and fluidly preview your site before taking it live in the new environment, allowing you to remedy any problems behind the scenes.
4. Switch Website DNS Records
Switch your website’s DNS record to the new web host’s servers at your registrar.
Your DNS record is more or less a list of instructions that specifies where to send the user; moving your DNS record to the new servers ensures that visitors will find your site as intended, rather than receiving an error or misdirect. This is a critical step – make sure you get the right DNS info from your new web host.
5. Wait for the DNS change to propagate through the net
Once you have requested to move your DNS record, the switch can take anywhere between a few hours to a full day to take live. Once the switch go live, alert your former hosting company as to the cancellation.
Good luck

[alvira]

1, Complete your move before cancelling.
2, Downloading your backup files.
3, Making the transfer.
4, Make sure the databases work properly.
5, Switch to new name servers.