Site and domain name relocations happen all the time. Favorable payment terms, improved functionality, stable operation - there are enough reasons to move. If you need to transfer a domain to another hosting, can you organize such an operation yourself? How to cope with the task quickly? Answers - in front of you.
How to transfer a domain to another hosting service
Domain names are tied to certain hosting - every webmaster knows this fact. However, the set of services and the equipment configuration of hosting can vary significantly. Here are the main types of resources for your needs:
- VDS/VPS (full utilization of the server's computing power);
- shared hosting (you have neighboring sites);
- cloud resource (the difference from VPS lies in the architecture);
- dedicated server (fully autonomous computer).
And how to transfer the domain to another hosting with your own hands? You need to transfer the files that form the site, database and e-mail (if any). The new database will have to be configured. Now many hosting providers allow you to get a business address, which greatly facilitates the move.
The procedure begins with changing the DNS server. The support service of the hosting where the domain was registered will tell you the technical details. If the purchase of the domain was made on a third-party resource, you will have to act independently - through the control panel (sometimes the necessary section in the panel is called "delegation"). Here you need to replace the servers.
Now you need to bind the domain to the hosting - this is also done in the control panel. Look for the items "Add domain" or "Add site". Changing settings takes many hours - you will have to wait. For convenience, enter the address of the domain in the list of addresses of the browser. Let's move on.
Move the database, mail and site
Moving the database is the most time-consuming process. First, the database is copied to the PC. To do this, you need to go to the old hosting (phpMyAdmin), search for encoding there and export to your computer. Press the "Select All" button and set the required compatibility mode. At the bottom of the page there will be a "Save as file" option - check it. Everything you see will be archived in gzip format. Well, the domain transfer to another server is almost complete.
Through the "Structure" section of the NEW hosting, the database is uploaded to the Network again. All tables are deleted, and the encoding is configured. The database is in place, now it is necessary to relocate the site. The algorithm is as follows:
- Open Total Commander.
- Create a connection (do not forget, hosting is already different).
- Specify the FTP server.
- Enter login and password, click "OK".
- Having established an FTP connection, move the files.
Now you know how to add a domain to hosting without the help of a third-party specialist. In the process, you will definitely come across the "MX" label. This setting is responsible for mail. Using personal NS servers, mark them with an MX record (taking into account the old address). Within 72 hours, the changes will become final.