Helpful Tips - The Smooth Move from Old Host to Hostgator

[GatorJess]

Hi everyone and thank you for choosing (or at least considering ) Hostgator!

Here is a list of helpful steps for readers on moving from host to host:

1. Order Hostgator hosting account.
2. Receive your welcome email.
3. Backup all files for old hosting account (Full backups) to ensure no data loss. (optional but highly recommended)
4. Copy files to new hosting account yourself or Request transfer of files
via the proper form for your type of account with us.

a. Shared: https://secure.hostgator.com/transfer.php
b. Reseller: https://secure.hostgator.com/resellertransfer.php
c. Dedicated: https://secure.hostgator.com/reselle...rdedicated.php

5. Make sure everything is up and running correctly by going to
http://serverIPaddress/~yourusername/
(replacing items respectively with your server IP and account username)

6. Change nameservers for domains being moved at the domain registrar.
7. Wait for DNS propagation to complete (up to 48 hours).
8. Cancel old hosting account if you wish.


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