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Migration
Moving from GoDaddy to SiteHosts — full guide
Switch hosts without downtime and keep your domain live.
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Quick answer
Switch hosts without downtime and keep your domain live.
- Migrations are safer when you plan the order of steps and keep your old host active.
- Testing on a temporary URL reduces the risk of downtime.
- Schedule cutovers during quiet hours for your business.
Key details
Moving from GoDaddy involves two steps: migrating your site and pointing your domain.
We can help with the migration if you prefer not to handle it yourself.
Once the site is moved, you update nameservers to point to SiteHosts.
Step-by-step
- Back up your current website and database.
- Migrate files to SiteHosts or request our migration service.
- Update your domain nameservers to the SiteHosts values.
Quick checklist
- Copy files and databases
- Test before switching DNS
- Monitor traffic after cutover
- Keep old hosting active for 48 hours
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