Quick answer: Copy your sites and databases from your Hetzner VPS or dedicated server to a new Cloud2Y server using rsync and database dumps, verify everything on the new IP, then switch DNS. If you need a Ukraine or Singapore location, better latency to your audience, or assisted migration — that is exactly what Cloud2Y offers, free with your new service.
Overview
Hetzner-to-Cloud2Y moves are routine: both are standard Linux environments, so data transfers cleanly with rsync and SQL dumps. Common reasons to move include getting servers physically closer to Ukrainian users (Kyiv DC2 / Lviv DC3), Asia-Pacific presence in Singapore, or consolidating with a provider that includes hands-on migration help through tickets and [email protected].
Before you start
- Root SSH access to the Hetzner server (or its rescue/backup exports).
- A provisioned Cloud2Y server — choose VPS, VDS or dedicated based on your current usage.
- DNS access, with TTL lowered in advance.
Step-by-step guide
- Inventory services and versions on the source server.
- Install the stack on the Cloud2Y target (same versions first; upgrade after the move).
- Copy data:
rsync -aHz --info=progress2 /var/www/ user@CLOUD2Y_IP:/var/www/ - Dump and import databases (guide), then update configs with new credentials.
- Test on the new IP via hosts file, run a final delta sync during a short freeze, then switch DNS.
Common issues
- Cross-region transfer time: first copies between EU datacenters are fast, but plan extra time for very large datasets — the delta pass keeps the freeze short.
- Firewall differences: re-create your firewall rules on the new server and open only what you need.
- Mail and PTR records: if you send mail from the server, set the reverse DNS (PTR) for the new IP before switching — it matters for deliverability.
When to contact support
For multi-server setups, storage boxes or anything you would rather not move alone, request a free migration — describe the source layout and our engineers will plan the transfer with you.
Frequently asked questions
Why move from Hetzner to Cloud2Y?
Common reasons are latency: servers in Kyiv and Lviv serve Ukrainian audiences much faster, Singapore covers Asia-Pacific, and assisted migration plus ticket support are included.
Can you migrate a Hetzner dedicated server, not just a VPS?
Yes. The rsync-and-dump pattern works from any Linux machine. For full-server moves include the hardware and storage layout in your ticket so the target is sized correctly.
What should I do about mail deliverability after the move?
If the server sends email, set the reverse DNS (PTR) for your new Cloud2Y IP and update SPF and DKIM before switching, otherwise the new IP may land in spam folders.
Related articles
- How to migrate from another VPS provider
- How to migrate from Contabo to Cloud2Y
- How to test a website before the DNS switch
- Post-migration checklist
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