Why Migrate to NikolaHost?

• Zero downtime with our proprietary migration tool.
• Free SSL certificates included with all plans.

Pre-Migration Checklist

1. Back up your old site:
   • Use cPanel’s Backup Wizard or FTP to download files.
   • Export databases via phpMyAdmin.
2. Gather credentials:
   • FTP/SFTP details
   • Database names and users
3. Notify your team about planned downtime (if any).

Automated Migration Tool

1. Go to Services > Migrate Website.
2. Enter:
   • Old Host’s FTP Details (hostname, username, password).
   • Database Credentials (if applicable).
3. Select files and databases to transfer.

Critical: Test the migrated site on our staging environment before updating DNS.

Manual Migration for Advanced Users

1. Upload files via FTP/SFTP:

   Host: ftp.nikolahost.com  
   Username: your_ftp_user  
   Password: your_ftp_password  

2. Recreate databases:
   • Use MySQL Databases in your control panel.
3. Update configuration files (e.g., wp-config.php for WordPress).

Post-Migration Steps

• Update DNS records at your registrar.
• Test thoroughly:
  • Forms
  • Checkout processes
  • Email delivery (use Mail Tester)

Upgrading Your Hosting Plan

1. When to upgrade:
   • High traffic spikes
   • Slow page load times
   • Need for dedicated resources
2. Steps:
   • Go to Services > Upgrade Plan.
   • Choose Turbo Hosting (recommended for e-commerce).
   • Confirm – resources activate immediately.

Need Help? Our migration team works 24/7. Submit a ticket labeled “Urgent: Migration”!