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Why choose a Liquid Web migration

Systematic approach

We use a fully documented process to ensure your web hosting migration is streamlined. While timelines vary based on the scope and complexity, we keep you informed at every step so you always know what to expect.

Specialist-driven

Our highly trained migration specialists do all the heavy lifting for you. With thousands of migrations under their belt, they proactively manage the process, avoiding common pitfalls and ensuring a successful transition.

Free service

Enjoy free migrations with your fully managed support plan, with few exceptions. We discuss the scope of your migration and any special considerations related to your servers to ensure a fluid process tailored to your needs.

Our time-tested process

Step 1: Migration prep

Before we begin your migration, you’ll update the PHP code and database versions on the source server. You’ll verify the amount of disk space needed to include backup drives or plans. You’ll also make sure you have DNS information for each domain you’re moving.

Step 2: Data move

Next, one of our migration specialists begins the initial sync by accessing your source server. They compare software versions, extract data, and restore your sites on the destination server.

Step 3: Validation

Then, we log into your site on the destination server to make sure it functions just as smoothly in the new environment as it did on the source server.

Step 4: Quality assurance and issue resolution

Following our work, we hand the reins to you for comprehensive testing. Since you’re intimately familiar with your site, it’s crucial for you to do a thorough examination and promptly notify us of any glitches or concerns for swift resolution.

Step 5: DNS update

For Liquid Web customers, we assist with your individual DNS configurations, and in certain situations, we may ask for your involvement, providing guidance along the way. New customers will need to handle DNS updates independently. Expect downtime during this process, though we actively work to minimize it.

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Checklist for a smooth hosting migration

Clearly define your project’s scope: specify whether it’s a single site or an entire server, including databases.
Identify external providers requiring updates, such as DNS and domain registrar
Ensure adequate space on the new server, with about 20% extra disk capacity
Inform your provider if email migration is desired
Remove unnecessary backups and email files, and update passwords
Provide migration specialist with root or user-level SSH access
Update operating system, CMS, plugins, and databases before migration
Avoid creating new control panel accounts or websites during migration

Web hosting migration FAQ

Both web hosting and server migration services handle the process of transferring data, settings, and configurations from one hosting provider to another. The main difference is what’s being migrated and how.

Server migrations often have a higher volume of data being transferred, as servers often host a broad range of use cases including dev workloads, data storage, and software platforms. Server migrations are often time-intensive, especially if you’re upgrading to a different type of server hosting.

Web hosting migrations are almost always website-based, meaning the data being migrated relates to one or several websites live on the internet. Website migrations are relatively straightforward, which is why most web hosts offer a self-migration tool. At Liquid Web, we offer free website migrations on all managed WordPress, managed WooCommerce, and Magento hosting to ensure all website data is transferred smoothly.

Liquid Web will handle all the technical details, but we’ll need to work alongside your team to make your server migration a success. It’s important that we’re able to collaborate with you to resolve any questions or issues that crop up — this makes your migration as smooth and efficient as possible.

If you are migrating to Liquid Web, you get access to our premium support services, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Our highly trained technicians can help with a wide variety of concerns post-migration and as you continue on your hosting journey.

An external migration refers to coming from another host, select Liquid Web products, or migrating between operating systems. It may also include migrations between managed IT service levels. For external migrations, your SSH and control panel credentials will be needed.

Internal migrations, on the other hand, refer to a migrating from one Liquid Web server to another type of Liquid Web server. This includes upgrading to cloud hosting, clusters, and high availability.

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