Quick answer: Cloud2Y offers assisted migration: you open a support ticket, our engineers audit your current setup, copy your sites and databases to your new Cloud2Y server, help you test everything, and then you switch DNS. Your old site keeps running until the new one is verified, so a well-planned migration has little or no downtime.
Overview
A migration moves your websites, applications, databases and files from your current provider to a Cloud2Y VPS, VDS or dedicated server. The process follows four stages: audit (what runs where, versions, sizes), copy (transfer files and databases), test (verify the site on the new server before the public sees it) and DNS switch (point your domain at the new IP). You can do it yourself using the guides in this category, or request an assisted migration and let our team handle the technical part.
Before you start
- An active Cloud2Y server — order one first; a VPS is usually ready in 30 minutes or less.
- Access to your current hosting (SSH, control panel or FTP) and to your domain's DNS settings.
- A list of everything to move: sites, databases, cron jobs, SSL certificates, email accounts.
Step-by-step guide
- Audit: list your sites, PHP/database versions, disk usage and any special services. This determines the target server size — see how to choose a service.
- Copy: transfer files (rsync/SFTP) and databases (dumps) to the Cloud2Y server, then install matching software versions.
- Test: check the site on the new server using a hosts-file override before DNS changes — see testing before the DNS switch.
- DNS switch: lower your DNS TTL in advance, then update the A record to the new IP. Keep the old server running for a few days as a safety net.
Common issues
- Version mismatches: a site built for an old PHP or MySQL version may need fixes — match versions first, upgrade later.
- Forgotten pieces: cron jobs, SSL certificates and email are easy to miss — use the migration checklist.
- Switching DNS too early: always test on the new server first; rollback is much harder after traffic moves.
When to contact support
Open a ticket if you want us to handle the migration for you, if you are not sure what server size fits your workload, or if your setup includes anything unusual (custom services, very large databases, many domains). Request a free migration in the ticket — here is what to include.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to migrate my website myself?
No. Cloud2Y offers free assisted migration: open a support ticket with your source access details and our engineers copy, test and hand the site over to you for the DNS switch.
Will my website be offline during the migration?
No, not with the standard process: your old server keeps serving visitors while the copy is built and tested, and traffic only moves when you switch DNS to the verified new server.
How long does a typical migration take?
A single site is usually copied and tested within a day; DNS propagation adds a few hours. Large databases or many sites take longer and are planned in stages with you.
Related articles
- How to request a free migration
- How to prepare your website for migration
- How to avoid downtime during migration
- Migration checklist
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