How to Migrate Your Website to a New Host Without Downtime

Switching web hosts doesn’t have to mean downtime or lost data.

Before You Start

Back up everything. Don’t cancel your old hosting yet — keep both running during the transition.

Step-by-Step Migration

Step 1: Set up your new hosting account.

Step 2: Upload your website files via FTP or file manager.

Step 3: Migrate your database (export from old, import to new).

Step 4: Test on the new server using a temporary URL.

Step 5: Update your DNS. Propagation takes 1-48 hours (usually under 4).

Step 6: Verify everything works, then cancel old hosting.

WordPress Tips

Many hosts offer free migration. Plugins like “All-in-One WP Migration” can automate the process.

Migrating to Rhixo? Our support team can help. View hosting plans.