How to Migrate Your Website to NinovaHost (Zero Downtime) Print

Migration Overview

You will:

1. Copy website files
2. Export & import database
3. Update configuration
4. Switch DNS after testing

Step-by-Step Migration

Step 1: Backup Your Existing Website

• Download all files via FTP
• Export database using phpMyAdmin

Step 2: Upload to NinovaHost

• Log in to cPanel
• Upload files to public_html
• Create a new database
• Import your SQL file

Step 3: Update Configuration File

For WordPress (wp-config.php):

DB_NAME
DB_USER
DB_PASSWORD
DB_HOST

Step 4: Preview Before Going Live

Edit your local hosts file:

Windows:

C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts

Add:

YOUR_SERVER_IP yourdomain.com

Step 5: Update Nameservers

Once confirmed working:

• Point your domain to NinovaHost nameservers