If you want to migrate from a Web or Cloud hosting plan to a VPS hosting with cPanel/WHM, follow these steps:
Step 1 – Download backups from Hostinger dashboard
To get information from Hostinger dashboard easily, all you have to do is download the backup. If your website is using a database, make sure to download it as well.
As an alternative to the Backup feature on Hostinger dashboard, you can download your files via FTP and export the database via phpMyAdmin.
Step 2 – Import the website data to your VPS
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Activate your VPS order if it is still pending setup
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Log in to your cPanel/WHM and run the Initial Setup Wizard.
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Create New Account:
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Add your domain to your cPanel
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Transfer your files using your preferred method: via the cPanel File Manager or using FTP
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If your website uses a database, create and upload the database on cPanel
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After the database is uploaded, update your configuration files with new database parameters
Step 3 – Point domain
Once your content is fully migrated to your VPS, you can point your domain by following this guide: How to Point a Domain to Your VPS.
After updating your domain’s DNS record, consider up to 24 hours for the propagation process to complete.
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