{"id":2548,"date":"2016-03-06T22:17:16","date_gmt":"2016-03-06T22:17:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.milesweb.co.uk\/hosting-faqs\/?p=2548"},"modified":"2023-08-11T12:52:05","modified_gmt":"2023-08-11T11:52:05","slug":"how-to-avoid-downtime-while-migrating-from-one-host-to-another","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.milesweb.co.uk\/hosting-faqs\/how-to-avoid-downtime-while-migrating-from-one-host-to-another\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Avoid Downtime While Migrating from One Host to Another."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>At times it becomes inevitable to move out of your host and grab a new hosting provider owing to multiple reasons. However, to achieve a seamless and hassle free migration without downtime jot down the&nbsp;following points.<\/p>\n<p>a. Backup all the data from your current host server with the help of cPanel\/Plesk control panel depending upon the platform of your hosting. It is recommended to make multiple copies of backup and have them stored at different locations for safer side.<\/p>\n<p>b. Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.milesweb.co.uk\/\">MilesWeb.co.uk<\/a>&nbsp;and order a hosting plan suiting&nbsp;your needs.<\/p>\n<p>c. Following activation of your hosting account, start uploading the backed up data to our&nbsp;server by FTP (File Transfer Protocol) or File Manager. VPS and Dedicated server users can consider ssh to serve the purpose.<\/p>\n<p>d. Once done, grab the nameservers from Welcome Email and assign them to your domain from the registrar or registration service provider&#8217;s end.<\/p>\n<p>e. Lower the TTL (Time To Leave) value at your current host server and our server. This will ensure zero or no downtime to your site.<\/p>\n<p>f. Furthermore, once your site starts resolving from our server after propagation all over the internet, go ahead and close down your account at the old host.<\/p>\n<p><em>That&#8217;s all folks !&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At times it becomes inevitable to move out of your host and grab a new hosting provider owing to multiple reasons. However, to achieve a seamless and hassle free migration without downtime jot down the&nbsp;following points. a. 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