The server location can be changed once every 30 days 💡 <\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>When to change your server location<\/h2>
Before changing your server location, consider the following:<\/p>
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Select a location that is the closest to your website visitors. You can use the detailed information on the Analytics page<\/a> <\/b>to verify it. If most of them are located far from your current server, perform a server transfer.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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If you have visitors from all over the world, a better solution is a CDN<\/a>. It will store multiple copies of your website in proxy servers worldwide, improving your website speed regardless of physical location. This will also help i<\/b>mprove SEO and provide additional DDoS protection.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>
\nWebsites created with Hostinger Website Builder<\/a> have integrated CDN features by default. Therefore, the server location cannot be changed.<\/p>\n<\/div>
How to initiate a server transfer<\/h2>
You can select the server location after purchase while setting up your order<\/a>. If your hosting plan is already active, you can change your server location by following these steps:<\/p>
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Navigate to Websites<\/a> <\/b>→ Dashboard<\/b>, and search for Plan details<\/b> on the sidebar:
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On the Plan details<\/b> page, find the Server Details<\/b> section, and click on the pencil icon<\/b> next to the current server location:
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Open the drop-down menu to find the available options and select the preferred one; click on Next<\/b>, double-check all the transfer details, and press Start<\/b> to initiate the transfer.
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\nFor a detailed list, check out Hostinger server locations<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>What happens during server transfer?<\/h2>
Server transfer can take up to 4 hours to complete. During that time, your hosting panel will be locked to prevent any changes.<\/p>
Important<\/strong>: Do not make any changes<\/strong> during the server transfer process. Any changes made directly to your website during this time (e.g., user registrations, new content, orders) may not be preserved<\/strong> after the transfer completes.<\/div>In addition, your hosting IP will change. <\/b>You will receive an email after the transfer is completed indicating the new IP value. You can also check it on the Plan details<\/a> <\/b>page:<\/p>
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If your domain is pointed to Hostinger by A record<\/b>, you will need to update the IP manually.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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If your domain is pointed to Hostinger by nameservers<\/b>, the change is automatic.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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You will also need to manually update to the new IP any remote connections, APIs, or scripts that require the use of your IP.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>
Since this change will be applied to your domain’s DNS records, your website and email may temporarily stop working during propagation<\/a> – it requires a few hours to complete.<\/p>
How to change the location of a VPS<\/h2>
The location of your virtual private server is fixed after selecting it during the VPS setup process. As an alternative, you can reinstall it on a different location.<\/p>
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