how to move files to a new hosting account

**steve01** · Apr 5th, 2010, 6:57 am

What is the most easy way to move all files from one hosting account to a new one?

Thanks

**infrenion** · Apr 6th, 2010, 2:29 am

You can simply generate a backup for your accounts at old hosting and get them uploaded in the account at new host. Then you can ask support tech at new host to restore your accounts there. So that you will get your accounts transferred successfully at new hosting provider.

**2WDHost** · Apr 7th, 2010, 4:27 am

Originally Posted by steve01

What is the most easy way to move all files from one hosting account to a new one?

Thanks

Hi Steve01.

If both hosts are on cPanel and your account with old host still active then the best way should be to ask your new host to transfer the whole account from the old server (cPanel <-> cPanel transfer is fast and easy). Then not only files but databases, e-mail accounts, settings, etc. will be transferred.

**weelee02** · Apr 7th, 2010, 4:43 am

there are some hosting companies that have a special service for that
hostgator for example, all you need is just fill out a form. and they will do the transfer for you for free.
you should ask your new hosting company first

but if not, your first step should be to backup all your files and databases and extract it to the new hosting, do not say first to the old hosting that you want to move, you first must have the same data in two two-hosting.
then after that, you just update your domain dns to be dns servers new hosting, then it's done!
This way your website do not necessarily have to be down

**CorporateBlack** · Apr 8th, 2010, 4:18 pm

I personally think that if you have it R1Soft is the easiest and most efficient way to generate a backup and swap it over. Also, if you change hosts, most hosts will offer to get your backup, and transfer it to there servers.

Good luck!

**SEOFocused** · Apr 9th, 2010, 12:59 am

if it is a site, then you should have a local copy of your site. simply upload the local files to the new server. if it is a blog, then you will need to backup the database and import that later on the new server. or you can use transfer services/features that is offered by the host

**craighordes90** · Apr 26th, 2010, 7:37 am

I have tried this once only and managed to lose everything! :fine:

**WireNine** · May 6th, 2010, 1:54 am

Download a backup of all your files using ftp, and reupload them and then restore the databases using phpmyadmin. If both your providers are using cPanel, you can generate full backup and provide it to your web host to restore.

**simplyamazing12** · May 7th, 2010, 8:23 pm

Back up your file via CPanel and simply upload the derived file to your new host and extract it all.

If you are new to this and have NO idea what I said said, you should really ask your host for help. I had the same issues when starting out but when I switched to myhosting.com, their customer reps helped me easily.

**zendoo** · May 12th, 2010, 5:05 am

The transfer from the control pane to control panel is easier task.

**httpEasy** · May 12th, 2010, 12:57 pm

cPanel to cPanel remains the easiest. Therefore it is advisable to have second thoughts before using hosts with proprietary conrol panels as you might end up with your data a compelte mess when you want to transfer your accounts.

**arabSquad** · May 13th, 2010, 2:29 am

thanks alot for the tips, guys .. appreciate it

**simplyamazing12** · May 13th, 2010, 2:33 pm

No problem. I assumed the trick worked flawlessly?

**OleTo** · May 13th, 2010, 5:10 pm

Originally Posted by steve01

What is the most easy way to move all files from one hosting account to a new one?
Thanks

It is so easy like one of the other posters said it but I just went through it. I stayed with a host a year with time outs slow loads because I thought it would be so hard.

I backed up my files and moved it to a new server and opened it That's it. :amen:

**simplyamazing12** · May 14th, 2010, 7:52 am

Also, Cpanel automatically zips it up for you and all you do is extract it once you transfer the ZIP onto the new server.

Got the tip from myhosting.com on their forums and it saves me so much more time now that I don't have to download every single file and then upload via FTP. (It was a major pain I tell ya)

**sarahberra** · May 14th, 2010, 1:47 pm

Goood tips and advice from the replies. I was wondering how to do this. I am thinking about moving everything from bluevoda over to homestead.

**OleTo** · May 17th, 2010, 1:11 am

Originally Posted by sarahberra

Goood tips and advice from the replies. I was wondering how to do this. I am thinking about moving everything from bluevoda over to homestead.

Homestead ?? Do they use Cpanel ??

**simplyamazing12** · May 18th, 2010, 12:36 pm

Originally Posted by OleTo

Homestead ?? Do they use Cpanel ??

Was going to ask the same. If they don't the moving process is going to be a disaster and a huge debacle!

I am going to go out on a limb and say CPanel should be exclusively used by any host who wants to remain competitive. My host uses CPanel and I have installed it on my VPS server.

I won't pay for hosting without CPanel. The folks over at my host's forum will say the same.