{"id":4260,"date":"2023-12-20T17:03:29","date_gmt":"2023-12-20T17:03:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uk-cheapest.co.uk\/support\/?p=4260"},"modified":"2026-08-11T22:27:10","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T21:27:10","slug":"website-migration-service","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uk-cheapest.co.uk\/support\/website-migration-service\/","title":{"rendered":"Website Migration Service: Move Your Site and Email Safely"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Website migration service<\/p>

Move the website, database, DNS and email in a controlled sequence<\/h2>

A successful migration is more than copying files. UKC can assess a move into compatible hosting and provide a quotation based on the site, access available and work required. Scope is agreed before migration begins.<\/p>

Choose UKC Hosting<\/a>Request a migration assessment<\/a><\/div>
ASSESS<\/span>Inventory first<\/strong>Files, data, mail and DNS<\/small><\/article>
COPY<\/span>Test before switching<\/strong>Keep the old service available<\/small><\/article>
SWITCH<\/span>Change DNS carefully<\/strong>Monitor after launch<\/small><\/article><\/div><\/section>\n

What a migration may include<\/h2>

Website files<\/h3>

Application files, uploads and configuration compatible with the destination platform.<\/p><\/article>

Databases<\/h3>

Exports, imports and connection updates for supported database applications.<\/p><\/article>

DNS and SSL<\/h3>

Planned DNS changes and certificate setup after the destination is ready.<\/p><\/article>

Email<\/h3>

Mailbox migration is a separate workstream and depends on source access, size and protocol support.<\/p><\/article><\/div>\n

Migration readiness checklist<\/h2>
Area<\/th>Information needed<\/th>Main risk<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Platform<\/th>CMS, version, plugins and server requirements<\/td>Unsupported software or dependencies<\/td><\/tr>
Access<\/th>Control panel, SFTP or FTP, database and DNS access<\/td>Incomplete copy or delayed switch<\/td><\/tr>
Data<\/th>File size, database size and changing content<\/td>Missing recent orders, forms or uploads<\/td><\/tr>
Email<\/th>Mailbox list, size, protocol and retention needs<\/td>Split delivery or missing history<\/td><\/tr>
Launch<\/th>Preferred window, test method and rollback point<\/td>Unplanned downtime<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>