Moving to a new server usually comes with downtime, missing mail or half-broken sites. Done properly, the migration carries everything across with minimal interruption and keeps both mail and SEO intact.
When you need it
- slow or unreliable hosting;
- moving to a stronger server as you grow;
- consolidating several sites onto one server;
- changing provider.
What gets moved
- the files of every site;
- databases (consistent dumps);
- mail with all mailboxes;
- DNS, SSL and cron jobs.
How downtime is avoided
Data is synced to the new server in advance, then a final delta sync and a DNS switch with a lowered TTL. The old server stays live until DNS has fully propagated.
The delicate parts
- mail: mailboxes moved without losing messages;
- SSL: certificates issued on the new server beforehand;
- file permissions and paths inside configs;
- cron and background jobs.
Common questions
Will there be downtime?
Minimal — thanks to pre-syncing and the TTL drop.
Will mail survive?
Yes, mailboxes and messages are carried across.
How many sites at once?
Any number — from one to an entire server.
Planning a move? I will migrate the sites without losing data and with minimal downtime.
