How to Migrate Website to BurjHost? Print

Moving your website from another host to BurjHost is straightforward. Here are several methods depending on your technical comfort level.

Method 1: Free Migration Service (Recommended)
BurjHost offers free website migration for most sites!

1. Purchase a BurjHost hosting plan.

2. Contact Support: Open a ticket or use live chat and request a migration.

3. Provide Details: Give them your current hosting account credentials (cPanel login or FTP details) and let them know which site(s) to move.

4. Wait: Our experts will migrate your files, databases, and emails. You'll receive a confirmation when it's done.

5. Update Nameservers: Once confirmed, point your domain to BurjHost.

Method 2: DIY Migration Using cPanel Backup
If you have cPanel on your old host:

1. On Old Host: Log in to cPanel > "Backup" or "Backup Wizard." Generate a Full Backup and download it to your computer.

2. On BurjHost: Log in to your new BurjHost cPanel.

3. Go to "Backup" > "Restore a Full Backup."

4. Upload the backup file. cPanel will automatically restore your entire account.

Method 3: Manual Migration (WordPress)
For WordPress sites:

1. Backup Files: Download all files from your old host via FTP.

2. Backup Database: Export your WordPress database via phpMyAdmin (SQL file).

3. Upload Files: Upload files to your new BurjHost account's public_html via FTP or File Manager.

4. Create Database: In cPanel, create a new database and user (see Article 34).

5. Import Database: Import your SQL file into the new database via phpMyAdmin.

6. Update wp-config.php: Edit wp-config.php to point to your new database name, user, and password.

7. Update Site URLs (if changed): You may need to update URLs in the database using a tool like "Better Search Replace" or WP-CLI.

Method 4: Using a Migration Plugin (WordPress)
Plugins like All-in-One WP Migration or Duplicator simplify WordPress migrations.

1. Install the plugin on your old site.

2. Export the site (creates a package).

3. Install the plugin on your new BurjHost site.

4. Import the package.

Once migrated, update your domain's nameservers to BurjHost, and your site will be