borealhosting Since 2007
Migration

Your website migration, step by step

We move your website to BorealHosting in four steps. A team member guides every stage, from the file backup to go-live.

The process

Four steps, with defined tasks for each side

Step 1

File backup

We identify and back up everything that makes up your current site: HTML, PHP, images and the database, where applicable.

Your part: Give us access to your current hosting or site builder.

Our part: We make a full backup and check that nothing is missing before moving on.

Step 2

Transfer to the new hosting

We upload the files to your BorealHosting account, keeping the original site structure.

Your part: No technical work is needed from you at this step.

Our part: We set up FTP access, upload the files and adjust whatever the new environment requires.

Step 3

Testing in a private environment

Before touching your live site, we test pages, forms and links on a private copy.

Your part: Review the copy with us and tell us about any adjustments.

Our part: We fix whatever is needed before moving on.

Step 4

Go-live

Once testing is approved, we point your domain to the new hosting and confirm everything works.

Your part: Give us the final go-ahead for the switch.

Our part: We update DNS, monitor the site load and stay on hand during the first hours.

What we look after

Domain, SSL, forms and databases

A migration involves much more than copying files: the domain, SSL certificate, forms and databases have to move in the right order.

That is why a team member leads every migration from start to finish, with testing in a private environment before the live site changes.

Let's plan your migration

Tell us where your site is hosted today and we will plan the next steps.

Schedule a migration