How to Migrate Website to cPanel Hosting
Posted about 8 months ago 5kPre-Migration Checklist
Prepare first: Avoid downtime and data loss.
Backup Old Site
Full files + database backup from current host.
Note All Details
Database name, user, password, email accounts, cron jobs.
Migration Steps
Transfer Files
Use FTP or File Manager → Upload to new public_html.
Import Database
phpMyAdmin → Create DB → Import .sql file.
Update Config Files
Change DB credentials and URLs in wp-config.php or similar.
Post-Migration Checklist Table
| Task | Action |
|---|---|
| Update DNS | Point domain to new nameservers |
| Enable SSL | Run AutoSSL |
| Test site | Check all pages and forms |
| Search replace URLs | Database http → https |