How to Transfer a Website to AwardSpace?

Home » Knowledge Base » Hosting Basics » How to Transfer a Website to AwardSpace?
transfer-website-to-awardspace

Moving between servers or hosting providers can sometimes be a difficult task. In this article, we will go through the steps you need to follow to transfer your website to us.

  1. Choosing between registering, transferring, and hosting a domain
  2. Pointing your domain to our servers
  3. Uploading your files
  4. Creating a database

 

Choosing between registering, transferring, and hosting a domain

domain-transfer-registration-hosting

Before you proceed with your website migration you must decide if you would like to keep using your current domain (if you have one) or if you would like to register a new one. If you would like to register a new domain for your website you can do that via the domain registration page on our website or via the Domain Manager located in your Hosting Control Panel. You can read our article How to register a Domain if you need further assistance.

However, if you already have a domain and you would like to keep using it, for one reason or another, you can do that as well. You can read our article regarding the difference between transferring and hosting a domain. We have also described the process in our articles How to transfer a domain and How to host a domain.

 

Pointing your domain to our servers

pointing-your-domain

If you have decided to host your domain with us you will also have to point it to our servers. This can be done by changing your domain name servers or manually configuring your domain DNS records. You can read the article How to find your domain Name Servers which will help you find the name servers needed to point your domain to us. A more detailed guide for pointing your domain can be found here.

 

Uploading your files

Your website files can be uploaded either via our File Manager or an FTP client. However, you should know that the File Manager does not support folder uploads. Therefore you might want to upload your files via FTP. You can also upload an archive for your files and then extract it via the File Manager.

 

Creating a database

If your website uses a database you will also have to create one from the Database Manager. You can read our guide on How to create a database if you need further assistance. Once you have created your database you can import your website data. And last but not least make sure to update your website config file to use your new database.

Was this post helpful?

i

Relevant tags:

Connect

Latest posts:

How to Configure Your Online Store in Zen Cart

Configuring your online store with Zen Cart is quite simple, and in this article, we share the steps you can take to get the most out of the platform.   1. Install Zen Cart The first step is to install Zen Cart. The platform is free to use with all AwardSpace...

How to Customize the Dashboard in SuiteCRM

SuiteCRM is a versatile CMS that allows you to customise the dashboard in numerous ways. The platform lets you tailor your workspace, so you can see relevatnt data and tools for your role and the role of your colleagues. In this article, we share how to customise the...

How to Manage Modules in SuiteCRM

SuiteCRM is a flexible platform that allows you to customise all aspects of the system just the way they work best for you. One of the ways that this is made possible is by using the SuiteCRM modules - handy tools that help you customise the platform, so you get the...

How to Add Dashlets to SuiteCRM

SuiteCRM is a handy and versatile CRM that provides you with tons of customisation options that help you manage your business easily and effectively. One of CRM's great features is the inclusion of dashlets, which are simple widgets that display specific data or...

How to Log in to SuiteCRM

After you install SuiteCRM, you can log in to the CMS and start managing various business processes. To be able to log in, you need to open the SuiteCRM admin login page, type in your credentials and then open the platform's admin panel. In this article, we share how...



Create a website for free!


Free forever

Our Support Team is Here to Help

 

If you need any questions answered, don't hesitate and contact us. Click the button below and follow the instructions. You can expect an answer within an hour.

 

Contact AwardSpace

 

iNewest knowledge base articles

How to Configure Your Online Store in Zen Cart

Configuring your online store with Zen Cart is quite simple, and in this article, we share the steps you can take to get the most out of the platform.   1. Install Zen Cart The first step is to install Zen Cart. The platform is free to use with all AwardSpace...

How to Customize the Dashboard in SuiteCRM

SuiteCRM is a versatile CMS that allows you to customise the dashboard in numerous ways. The platform lets you tailor your workspace, so you can see relevatnt data and tools for your role and the role of your colleagues. In this article, we share how to customise the...

How to Manage Modules in SuiteCRM

SuiteCRM is a flexible platform that allows you to customise all aspects of the system just the way they work best for you. One of the ways that this is made possible is by using the SuiteCRM modules - handy tools that help you customise the platform, so you get the...

How to Add Dashlets to SuiteCRM

SuiteCRM is a handy and versatile CRM that provides you with tons of customisation options that help you manage your business easily and effectively. One of CRM's great features is the inclusion of dashlets, which are simple widgets that display specific data or...

How to Log in to SuiteCRM

After you install SuiteCRM, you can log in to the CMS and start managing various business processes. To be able to log in, you need to open the SuiteCRM admin login page, type in your credentials and then open the platform's admin panel. In this article, we share how...

How to Install SuiteCRM

SuiteCRM is a versatile platform that allows you to manage various aspects of your business - relations with potential customers, clients and sales forecasting. The platform is easy to use and comes with many features that allow you to deal with your business...

Even more web tutorials

Check out our web hosting knowledge base and the WordPress tutorials to learn more, and be better prepared for your website creation and maintenance journey.