{"id":7810,"date":"2026-07-17T13:50:50","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T12:50:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/harmonweb.com\/blog\/?p=7810"},"modified":"2026-07-17T13:50:50","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T12:50:50","slug":"website-migration-checklist-everything-to-do-before-and-after-moving-hosts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/harmonweb.com\/blog\/website-migration-checklist-everything-to-do-before-and-after-moving-hosts\/","title":{"rendered":"Website Migration Checklist: Everything to Do Before and After Moving Hosts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Migration of one hosting service to another is one way of improving the efficiency and effectiveness of your website. However, just one mistake while performing the procedure may lead to various problems including website malfunction, loss of email contacts, downtime, or even a drop in your ranking within the search engines.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of the fact whether it is the website, blog, e-commerce site, or even a WordPress website, with the help of the website migration checklist, you will make sure that the transfer of your website goes smoothly.<\/p>\n<p>This article will provide information on all steps needed to <a href=\"https:\/\/harmonweb.com\/blog\/how-to-migrate-wordpress-website-to-a-new-host\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">move your website<\/a> to a new hosting service. As a result, you will be sure that no mistakes will be made and your SEO and visitors will remain the same.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a5b49cc211f3\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a5b49cc211f3\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/harmonweb.com\/blog\/website-migration-checklist-everything-to-do-before-and-after-moving-hosts\/#Website_Migration_Importance\" >Website Migration Importance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/harmonweb.com\/blog\/website-migration-checklist-everything-to-do-before-and-after-moving-hosts\/#Web_Migration_Checklist_When_Switching_Hosting_Providers\" >Web Migration Checklist When Switching Hosting Providers<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/harmonweb.com\/blog\/website-migration-checklist-everything-to-do-before-and-after-moving-hosts\/#1_Create_a_full_web_backup\" >1. Create a full web backup<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/harmonweb.com\/blog\/website-migration-checklist-everything-to-do-before-and-after-moving-hosts\/#2_Check_your_current_web_site\" >2. Check your current web site<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/harmonweb.com\/blog\/website-migration-checklist-everything-to-do-before-and-after-moving-hosts\/#3_Write_down_important_DNS_data\" >3. Write down important DNS data<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/harmonweb.com\/blog\/website-migration-checklist-everything-to-do-before-and-after-moving-hosts\/#4_Low_DNS_TTL\" >4. Low DNS TTL<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/harmonweb.com\/blog\/website-migration-checklist-everything-to-do-before-and-after-moving-hosts\/#5_Upgrade_plugins_themes_and_software\" >5. Upgrade plugins, themes and software<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/harmonweb.com\/blog\/website-migration-checklist-everything-to-do-before-and-after-moving-hosts\/#8_Import_your_database\" >8. Import your database<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/harmonweb.com\/blog\/website-migration-checklist-everything-to-do-before-and-after-moving-hosts\/#9_Test_your_website_without_making_changes_to_the_DNS\" >9. Test your website without making changes to the DNS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/harmonweb.com\/blog\/website-migration-checklist-everything-to-do-before-and-after-moving-hosts\/#10_Modify_the_DNS\" >10. Modify the DNS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/harmonweb.com\/blog\/website-migration-checklist-everything-to-do-before-and-after-moving-hosts\/#11_Check_if_your_website_is_experiencing_any_downtime\" >11. Check if your website is experiencing any downtime<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/harmonweb.com\/blog\/website-migration-checklist-everything-to-do-before-and-after-moving-hosts\/#12_Test_each_crucial_function\" >12. Test each crucial function<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/harmonweb.com\/blog\/website-migration-checklist-everything-to-do-before-and-after-moving-hosts\/#13_Check_your_website_loading_speed\" >13. Check your website loading speed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/harmonweb.com\/blog\/website-migration-checklist-everything-to-do-before-and-after-moving-hosts\/#14_Follow_your_SEO_metrics\" >14. Follow your SEO metrics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/harmonweb.com\/blog\/website-migration-checklist-everything-to-do-before-and-after-moving-hosts\/#15_Temporarily_leave_the_old_hosting_active\" >15. Temporarily leave the old hosting active<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/harmonweb.com\/blog\/website-migration-checklist-everything-to-do-before-and-after-moving-hosts\/#Common_Website_Migration_Mistakes_to_Be_Avoided\" >Common Website Migration Mistakes to Be Avoided<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/harmonweb.com\/blog\/website-migration-checklist-everything-to-do-before-and-after-moving-hosts\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Website_Migration_Importance\"><\/span>Website Migration Importance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are many reasons why website owners switch their web hosts and these include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Website underperformance<\/li>\n<li>Downtime issues<\/li>\n<li>Inadequate customer service<\/li>\n<li>Lack of web host resources<\/li>\n<li>Cheaper services somewhere else<\/li>\n<li>Increased <a href=\"https:\/\/harmonweb.com\/blog\/how-harmonweb-strengthens-website-security\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">website security<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Successful migration will help you keep your website visitors without any disturbance to its ranking in search engines.<\/p>\n<p>If you are still in doubt whether to change the provider, we recommend you a guide on how to <a href=\"https:\/\/harmonweb.com\/blog\/how-to-transfer-a-domain-name-from-one-registrar-to-another\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">migrate domain name<\/a> if you plan to move your domain registration too.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Web_Migration_Checklist_When_Switching_Hosting_Providers\"><\/span>Web Migration Checklist When Switching Hosting Providers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Create_a_full_web_backup\"><\/span>1. Create a full web backup<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Before making any modifications, take a complete backup of:<\/p>\n<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha\">\n<li>Web pages<\/li>\n<li>Database<\/li>\n<li>Emails<\/li>\n<li>SSL certificate<\/li>\n<li>Configurations<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This step ensures you have a safety net should something go wrong in the process of web migration.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Check_your_current_web_site\"><\/span>2. Check your current web site<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Make sure that your current website works properly before web migration.<\/p>\n<p>Check:<\/p>\n<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha\">\n<li>Dead links<\/li>\n<li>Missing pictures<\/li>\n<li>Plugins errors<\/li>\n<li>Web site speed<\/li>\n<li>Current redirects<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If the web site that you are migrating has some issues, you will just transfer those issues to your new hosting.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Write_down_important_DNS_data\"><\/span>3. Write down important DNS data<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Write down your:<\/p>\n<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha\">\n<li>DNS records<\/li>\n<li>Nameservers<\/li>\n<li>MX records<\/li>\n<li>TXT records<\/li>\n<li>Subdomains<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>These records will have to be recreated after the migration.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Low_DNS_TTL\"><\/span>4. Low DNS TTL<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>It is recommended to lower DNS TTL 24 to 48 hours before website migration to ensure that the DNS change will affect your site fast when migrating from one server to another.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Upgrade_plugins_themes_and_software\"><\/span>5. Upgrade plugins, themes and software<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Before migration, update the following things:<\/p>\n<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha\">\n<li>WordPress core<\/li>\n<li>Themes<\/li>\n<li>Plugins<\/li>\n<li>CMS software<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Before migration, testing backup files is essential since it guarantees the successful migration.<\/p>\n<p><strong>6. Services of web hosting service provider<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>All web hosting companies do not provide easy website migration.<\/p>\n<p>Choose those which have the following services:<\/p>\n<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha\">\n<li>Website migration service for free<\/li>\n<li>Servers that run on SSD or NVMe technology<\/li>\n<li>Daily backup<\/li>\n<li>Free <a href=\"https:\/\/harmonweb.com\/blog\/what-is-an-ssl-certificate-and-why-does-your-website-need-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SSL certificates<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Security<\/li>\n<li>High uptime<\/li>\n<li>Excellent technical support<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If you are looking for a <a href=\"https:\/\/harmonweb.com\/hosting\/shared-hosting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">web hosting service provider<\/a> that will provide you with reliable services, free SSL certificates, high-speed servers, and website migration services in Nigeria, you are in the right place.<\/p>\n<p><strong>7. Upload website files<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The next thing you need to do is upload your website files onto the new web hosting server.<\/p>\n<p>Web hosts usually make it possible to migrate your site using:<\/p>\n<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha\">\n<li>File manager<\/li>\n<li>FTP<\/li>\n<li>SSH<\/li>\n<li>Migration plugins<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Import_your_database\"><\/span><strong>8.<\/strong> Import<strong> your database<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Once you have uploaded your website files, import your database and make sure that the credentials in the configuration file are correct.<\/p>\n<p>Incorrect database configuration will usually lead to the famous &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/harmonweb.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-error-establishing-a-database-connection-in-wordpress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Error Establishing Database Connection<\/a>&#8221; message.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Test_your_website_without_making_changes_to_the_DNS\"><\/span>9. Test your website without making changes to the DNS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Before changing your DNS settings, you should test your website using either a temporary link or modifying the hosts file.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure that you check the following:<\/p>\n<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha\">\n<li>Navigation<\/li>\n<li>Contact forms<\/li>\n<li>Images<\/li>\n<li>Login pages<\/li>\n<li>Checkout pages<\/li>\n<li>Mobile compatibility<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Modify_the_DNS\"><\/span>10. Modify the DNS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Once everything is working well in the new host, you have to modify your domain name\u2019s DNS record\/nameservers.<\/p>\n<p>In case you are unaware of how to do it, this article will help \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/harmonweb.com\/blog\/how-to-point-a-domain-name-to-a-web-hosting-server\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Point a Domain Name to a Hosting Server<\/a>. You must ensure that everything is okay before you move your domain to the new hosting account.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Check_if_your_website_is_experiencing_any_downtime\"><\/span>11. Check if your website is experiencing any downtime<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>It will take some time for DNS propagation.<\/p>\n<p>During this time, you must:<\/p>\n<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha\">\n<li>Not make any changes to the website<\/li>\n<li>Check the uptime<\/li>\n<li>Ensure that your visitors can visit the website<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Website migration generally does not include downtime when planned well.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Test_each_crucial_function\"><\/span>12. Test each crucial function<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Once the propagation is done, test the following things:<\/p>\n<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha\">\n<li>Homepage<\/li>\n<li>Inner pages<\/li>\n<li>Contact page<\/li>\n<li>Login system<\/li>\n<li>Email sending<\/li>\n<li>SSL certificate<\/li>\n<li>Cart functionality<\/li>\n<li>Payment processing<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>In some cases, a website is live but is not working.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Check_your_website_loading_speed\"><\/span>13. Check your website loading speed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Your new hosting should be more efficient than the old one.<\/p>\n<p>Compare your loading speed using various tools for evaluating web performance:<\/p>\n<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha\">\n<li>Loading speed<\/li>\n<li>Core Web Vitals<\/li>\n<li>Response time of the server<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>In case your website is still slow, please read our article &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/harmonweb.com\/blog\/how-to-speed-up-a-slow-wordpress-website\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Why Is My WordPress Website Running Slow<\/a>?&#8221; to know how to fix it.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Follow_your_SEO_metrics\"><\/span>14. Follow your SEO metrics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Hosting change may influence SEO performance if done incorrectly.<\/p>\n<p>Pay attention to:<\/p>\n<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha\">\n<li>Number of indexed pages<\/li>\n<li>SEO crawl errors<\/li>\n<li>Position for your keywords<\/li>\n<li>Organic traffic<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If you face issues with indexing, you can use our article &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/harmonweb.com\/blog\/why-yo%E2%81%A0ur%E2%81%A0-w%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0e%E2%81%A0b%E2%81%A0s%E2%81%A0it%E2%81%A0e-is-not-appearing-on-google\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">My Website Is Not Found on Google<\/a>&#8221; to find out how to fix it.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Temporarily_leave_the_old_hosting_active\"><\/span>15. Temporarily leave the old hosting active<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Don&#8217;t cancel your previous hosting right away.<\/p>\n<p>Wait several days until:<\/p>\n<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha\">\n<li>Propagation of DNS settings completes<\/li>\n<li>Files are checked<\/li>\n<li>Emails work<\/li>\n<li>Website visitors access the new server<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This way, you won&#8217;t lose your data.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Website_Migration_Mistakes_to_Be_Avoided\"><\/span>Common Website Migration Mistakes to Be Avoided<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some website managers often end up creating issues because they:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fail to backup their websites<\/li>\n<li>Modify DNS before testing<\/li>\n<li>Overlook email settings<\/li>\n<li>Delete their old website host too soon<\/li>\n<li>Fail to set up their SSL<\/li>\n<li>Do not check their SEO after migrating<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Avoiding these mistakes will ensure that you have an easy website migration process.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Website migration does not have to become a cause for stress. If you have an excellent website migration checklist, you will have no problems moving your website to a new host without harming its SEO, downtime, or bothering the website visitors.<\/p>\n<p>It is important to select the right host when searching for website migration host. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.harmonweb.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HarmonWeb<\/a> provides secure and reliable hosting and assists customers in efficient migration.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Migration of one hosting service to another is one way of improving the efficiency and effectiveness of 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