One handover, full plan
We capture your credentials, stack details, and scope upfront — so there's no back-and-forth delay while the transfer is in progress.
How it works
You share access once. We handle everything else.
Switching hosts used to mean a weekend of stress, a broken redirect, and a site that half-works for three days. MeraHost free migration runs in the background — your live site stays up while we move everything.
24–48hr
Typical Transfer Time
0
Downtime Expected
Free
No Hidden Charges
100%
Verified Handover
Nothing moved without checks
Ownership and access are verified before any transfer begins. Your source site isn't touched until we've confirmed everything is ready.
Tested before handover
After migration, we verify links, forms, email routing, and database connections — so you receive a working site, not a to-do list.
Support through cutover
Our team stays available during and after DNS cutover. If anything looks wrong, it gets fixed before you close the ticket.
- Share credentials once — we plan, execute, and test the full transfer without back-and-forth.
- Your live site keeps running until the new one is verified and ready to go.
- Links, forms, email, and database connections are all tested before DNS is cut over.
- Support available during and after cutover — so if anything looks off, we fix it immediately.
FAQ
Common questions about this service
How long does a migration actually take?
Most standard website migrations complete within 24–48 hours after verification. Larger sites, complex databases, or multi-site setups may take a bit longer — we'll give you a realistic timeline when we review your details.
Will my live site go down during migration?
No. The migration runs on the new server while your current site stays live. DNS is only switched after we've confirmed everything works correctly — so your visitors experience no interruption.
Does migration only work with MeraHost hosting?
Yes. Free migration is available for accounts on active MeraHost hosting plans. If you're not yet a customer, you'll need to choose a plan first — migration is included at no extra cost after that.
Can you move multiple websites at once?
Yes. Multi-site migration requests are supported. Share the full list and access details upfront — we'll plan the transfer sequence to minimize any dependency issues between sites.
100% Free on All Plans
Included with shared, WordPress, VPS & dedicated
Zero Downtime Guarantee
Your existing website stays 100% live during transfer
Senior Linux Sysadmins
Manually verified by engineers with 15+ years experience
Complete Data Fidelity
Files, MySQL databases, email mailboxes & cron jobs
VERSATILE INFRASTRUCTURE
We Migrate From Any Hosting Environment
Whether you run standard cPanel, custom WordPress stacks, or complex VPS clusters, our sysadmins handle the entire technical transition.
NATIVE RESTORE
cPanel / WHM to cPanel
Seamless full cPanel backup restoration preserving all emails, subdomains, SSL certs, FTP users, and DNS zone records with 1:1 parity.
- Full account pkgacct restore
- Mailboxes, spam filters & forwarders
- All databases & user privileges
MOST POPULAR
WordPress & WooCommerce
Specialized database and media library transfers with zero lost orders. We reconfigure wp-config, tune LSCache, and test checkout in staging.
- Zero cart or transaction loss
- LiteSpeed LSCache & Redis acceleration
- Single-site & multisite networks
CROSS-PANEL
DirectAdmin, Plesk & Panels
Cross-control-panel migrations from Plesk, DirectAdmin, CyberPanel, or Webmin smoothly unpacked and mapped into LiteSpeed + cPanel.
- Database conversion & collation checks
- Email message synchronization via IMAP
- Path & document root normalization
SSH / BARE-METAL
Custom VPS & Dedicated Linux
Moving from an unmanaged cloud VPS (AWS, DigitalOcean, Hetzner, Linode)? Our engineers migrate databases, Nginx/Apache configs, and crons over SSH.
- Direct rsync transfer over encrypted SSH
- MariaDB / MySQL dump & optimize
- PHP-FPM pool & daemon replication
Daily Zero-Downtime Transfers From:
GoDaddy
Hostinger
Bluehost
SiteGround
Namecheap
BigRock
HostGator
AWS Lightsail
DigitalOcean
PROVEN METHODOLOGY
The 4-Stage Zero-Downtime Workflow
Here is exactly how our senior sysadmins move your mission-critical website without a single second of service disruption.
01
CREDENTIALS
Secure Intake & Scope Audit
You submit temporary login credentials (cPanel, FTP, or SSH) via our encrypted WHMCS support portal. Our engineers audit your disk usage, database size, and PHP dependencies before initiating any transfer.
02
PARALLEL SYNC
Silent Background Data Clone
We clone your complete files, databases, and emails directly to your new MeraHost LiteSpeed NVMe environment. Your current live host continues serving real users and receiving transactions completely undisturbed.
03
STAGING QA
Deep Staging Verification & Preview
Our engineers configure database connections, test PHP compatibility, verify SSL status, and provide you with a temporary hosts file or preview URL so you can inspect your website before going public.
04
FINAL CUTOVER
Delta Sync & Zero-Downtime DNS Switch
Right before updating nameservers, we perform a final sync of new database entries (new comments, orders, or emails). We then guide the DNS switch, ensuring seamless global traffic propagation with 0% downtime.
FULL COVERAGE
What We Transfer Free of Charge
Unlike automated tools that miss crucial configuration files, our senior sysadmins transfer your entire digital footprint.
Website Files & Media
Complete transfer of HTML, PHP, theme code, uploaded media libraries, scripts, and server configuration files (.htaccess, robots.txt).
MySQL / MariaDB Databases
Full database export, collation audit (utf8mb4), user creation, credential re-binding, and database optimization for PCIe NVMe storage.
Email Accounts & Mailboxes
Complete IMAP email history, folders, forwarders, autoresponders, and spam filter settings transferred with zero lost emails.
SSL Certificates & HTTPS
Immediate provisioning of Free Let's Encrypt Wildcard SSL certificates and automatic HTTP-to-HTTPS redirect hardening.
Cron Jobs & Scheduled Tasks
Recreation of automated cron jobs, queue workers, scheduled backups, and background maintenance routines in cPanel/crontab.
DNS & Domain Auth Records
Preservation of custom DNS records, SPF records, DKIM keys, DMARC policies, and third-party verification tags (Google Workspace, M365).
PRE-FLIGHT CHECKLIST
What to Have Ready Before You Request
To help our sysadmins execute your transfer as quickly as possible, have these three simple items handy:
Crucial Pro-Tip: Never cancel or terminate your old hosting account until the migration is 100% verified on MeraHost!
1
Current Control Panel Login
Your current cPanel, Plesk, or DirectAdmin URL, along with your temporary username and password.
2
Domain Registrar Access
Access to where your domain is registered (GoDaddy, Namecheap, etc.) so nameservers can be updated upon approval.
3
Active MeraHost Service
Your new MeraHost Web Hosting, WordPress, VPS, or Dedicated plan ready to receive the incoming website files.
SENIOR SYSADMINS ON DUTY • AVG 15-MIN RESPONSE
Ready to Move to High-Speed LiteSpeed Infrastructure?
Open a migration ticket with our senior Linux team. We will audit your current setup, confirm the schedule, and execute your transfer with zero downtime.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions About Migration
Clear answers from our Linux infrastructure sysadmins.
Will my website go offline or lose visitors during the migration?
No, there is zero downtime. We clone and configure your complete website, databases, and emails on MeraHost in parallel while your old hosting server continues serving traffic without interruption. DNS is only pointed to MeraHost after you review and approve the staging preview.
How long does a typical website migration take?
Most standard cPanel or WordPress sites are transferred and ready for preview within 2 to 4 hours of credential receipt. Complex multi-gigabyte databases or large mailbox archives may take slightly longer, but our engineers schedule transfers at off-peak hours to minimize any impact.
Can you migrate my email accounts and past inbox messages?
Yes. If your current provider uses cPanel, Plesk, or standard IMAP mailboxes, we synchronize all email accounts, existing inbox folders, sent mail, forwarders, and spam filter settings so you don't lose a single message.
What if my website uses a custom database or non-standard PHP version?
Our LiteSpeed Enterprise servers run CloudLinux with full multi-PHP support (PHP 7.4 through PHP 8.4) and configurable extensions (Redis, ionCube, imagick, OPcache). Our sysadmins match your source environment's exact PHP version and modules before going live.
Is my login information kept secure during the process?
Yes, 100%. All migration credentials are submitted through our encrypted WHMCS support portal and handled exclusively by senior Linux infrastructure sysadmins. Once the migration and DNS cutover are completed, we advise you to change your passwords on both accounts for maximum security.
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