Switching from IXWebHosting to HostGator

Discussion in 'Web Hosting' started by sultanstyle, Jul 13, 2011.

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  1. #1
    Greetings,

    I am currently using IXWebHosting and would like to switch over to HostGator. Would it be possible to make a tutorial for doing this? I am not really sure about what I need to do to transfer my blogs over without my site being down or losing information.

    Also if anyone has made a switch from IXWebHosting to HostGator if you could please share your experiences with me that would be great.
     
    sultanstyle, Jul 13, 2011 IP
  2. imuncutno1

    imuncutno1 Well-Known Member

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    Hi there,
    Didn't Hostgator will transfer your current hosting to Hostgator server?

    Read it here .
    Have a great day
     
    imuncutno1, Jul 13, 2011 IP
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    nikko999 Peon

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    1) Get your hosting account done in HostGator
    2) Make an exact copy of files and folders in your existing host to and upload it to your HostGator's account
    3) Upload your database to your HostGator's account
    4) Point the DNS to HostGator, and it should be done within few minutes.

    Just temporarily put your blogs in maintenance mode to prevent any data loss within the few minutes of DNS change
     
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  4. sultanstyle

    sultanstyle Peon

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    When you say "all" does that mean all the files that come with the hosting company? Like the cgi folder? Or is it just my wordpress folders?

    Not sure how to do this. Have to look into this.
     
    sultanstyle, Jul 13, 2011 IP
  5. WSWD

    WSWD Well-Known Member

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    Does IXWebHosting use cPanel? If so, I'm pretty certain HostGator will transfer your site for you.
     
    WSWD, Jul 14, 2011 IP
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    micksss Notable Member

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    IXWebHosting uses h-sphere not cpanel. So sadly restoring the cpanel backup on the new HostGator account isn't an option...
     
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    williamsweb Active Member

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    i will do it
    let me know.
     
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    WSWD Well-Known Member

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    In the same regard then, I don't believe HostGator will help with the transfer. All going to have to be done manually.
     
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  9. sultanstyle

    sultanstyle Peon

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    Yes, HostGator will help with the transfer but I still would like to know how to do it myself. Thank you everyone for the information.
     
    sultanstyle, Jul 14, 2011 IP
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    bibinalive Active Member

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    Hostgator is best . I host 5 site in my hostgator server. i have no problem . There customer support is also fine
     
    bibinalive, Jul 19, 2011 IP
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    charlesgan Well-Known Member

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    the transfer is limited to cpanel only? Have they confirmed to assist on the migration from h-sphere as well?
    What you can do is start from signup with hostgator (as suggested above), move your site content and database over manually.
     
    charlesgan, Jul 19, 2011 IP