How to Change Web Host

Discussion in 'Domain Names' started by omie, Apr 7, 2009.

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  1. #1
    I would like to know, how to change web host. Is there any important concern before changing Host. How i opt another web host.

    As i know,

    1. Backup your web pages
    2. Take different Domain name server from another web hosting company
    3. Change it with old one
    4. Then Upload your web pages to new one

    is it correct, or something else?

    Please help me out...

    Thanks
     
    omie, Apr 7, 2009 IP
  2. mccomf

    mccomf Active Member

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    Dont forget about database if you have one.Also think about email if you have them with your host.Dont delete files from old host until u r sure that site is working ok.cheers
     
    mccomf, Apr 7, 2009 IP
  3. dmi

    dmi Well-Known Member

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    Ask your new host to transfer everything for you. Most hosts do that.
     
    dmi, Apr 7, 2009 IP
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    micksss Notable Member

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    True and some will even buy out your old hosting contract too.
     
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    admsagr Peon

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    the todo list which u have put up is correct
     
    admsagr, Apr 8, 2009 IP
  6. RickGueli

    RickGueli Greenhorn

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    Any host you transfer to should take care of the transfer for you. Only thing you might have to do is make sure you let them know the new DNS servers (something that isn't necessary when you register a domain name with the hosting company itself), but other than that, they should take care of everything for you. At least a good host would. Otherwise, their services are limited and they are not worth it.
     
    RickGueli, Apr 8, 2009 IP
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    (Amr) Active Member

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    Just a quick note, you should upload your content "website" to your new hosting account before changing the name servers, not after.

    This way, you will minimize your downtime.
     
    (Amr), Apr 10, 2009 IP