Before You Move: 5-Point Checklist
Five steps, in order:
- Full backup — all three data classes: files (cPanel full backup or zip), databases (phpMyAdmin export), email accounts.
- Restore on the new host — cPanel-to-cPanel archives restore as complete accounts; otherwise upload files, import databases, recreate mailboxes.
- Test blind — temporary URL or a hosts-file entry pointing your domain at the new server; click every page and form.
- Lower TTL — 300 seconds, a day ahead of the switch.
- Switch DNS — nameservers to the new host (simplest) or A records if DNS lives elsewhere; the old host stays live through propagation.
Done properly, visitors never notice. The free migration (subject to terms and approval) vs DIY comparison below decides who does it.
Step 1: Full Backup (Files, Database, Email)
Full Backup (Files, Database, Email). A backup you have never restored is a hope, not a backup. Keep a copy off the same server that hosts the site, and restore files and the database together so they match. On WebJi®, free migration of an existing site is available subject to terms and approval — open a ticket before the old host deletes the account.
Step 2: Restore on the New Host
Restore on the New Host. A backup you have never restored is a hope, not a backup. Keep a copy off the same server that hosts the site, and restore files and the database together so they match. On WebJi®, free migration of an existing site is available subject to terms and approval — open a ticket before the old host deletes the account.
Step 3: Test With a Temporary URL or Hosts File
How this plays out with DNS propagation: settings that look cosmetic usually decide page speed and uptime under real traffic. The defaults WebJi® ships are tuned for Indian network conditions, and support can review your setup on request.
Step 4: Switch DNS and Watch Propagation
How this plays out with hosts-file preview: settings that look cosmetic usually decide page speed and uptime under real traffic. The defaults WebJi® ships are tuned for Indian network conditions, and support can review your setup on request.
Free Migration vs DIY (Comparison)
The decision, honestly framed:
| Factor | DIY | free migration (subject to terms and approval) service |
|---|---|---|
| Time | 2–4 focused hours | Hours, hands-off |
| Risk | Yours | Engineers verify pre-cutover |
| Email moves | Manual, fiddly | Included |
| Best for | Simple personal sites | Business, stores, mail-heavy accounts |
The steps above take 2–4 focused hours for a straightforward site — entirely reasonable for a personal blog. Choose the service when the site earns, runs WooCommerce, or carries years of email worth keeping. WebJi®'s migration is free with hosting plans — request it at signup and email migration runs on the same ticket, sequenced around your quiet hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I transfer my website to a new host?
Migration is free when it is approved, and it is subject to terms. It is not an automatic button on every order. Open a ticket at https://billing.webji.in/submitticket.php?step=2&deptid=10 with a backup or the current host login, and keep the old host online until you have clicked through the copy. DNS moves last. Email support@webji.services if you want the scope confirmed before you cancel the old plan.
Will my website go down when I switch hosting?
It depends on the plan you order. How to Transfer a Website to a New Host (Zero Downtime) is billed in INR with 18% GST. Email support@webji.services with this question before you pay — the desk is 24/7 in Hindi and English, and the average first reply is under 60 minutes. Phone +91 141 4941811 is business hours only.
How long does a hosting transfer take?
Timing depends on the job named in the question, not on a stock slogan. Email support@webji.services with the deadline and what already exists (domain, content, old host), and the reply gives you a date you can hold the team to.
Do I have to transfer my domain too?
Migration is free when it is approved, and it is subject to terms. It is not an automatic button on every order. Open a ticket at https://billing.webji.in/submitticket.php?step=2&deptid=10 with a backup or the current host login, and keep the old host online until you have clicked through the copy. DNS moves last. Email support@webji.services if you want the scope confirmed before you cancel the old plan. The question here is: Do I have to transfer my domain too.
How do I move my email accounts to the new host?
Restore on the new host — cPanel-to-cPanel archives restore as complete accounts; otherwise upload files, import databases, recreate mailboxes.
Does WebJi® transfer websites for free?
It depends on the plan you order. How to Transfer a Website to a New Host (Zero Downtime) is billed in INR with 18% GST. Email support@webji.services with this question before you pay — the desk is 24/7 in Hindi and English, and the average first reply is under 60 minutes. Phone +91 141 4941811 is business hours only. The question here is: Does WebJi® transfer websites for free.
Is WebJi® an Indian company?
Yes. WebJi® is headquartered in Jaipur, Rajasthan and has operated since 2005. Billing, support and governance all run from India.
Do you provide GST invoices?
Every purchase and renewal gets a GST invoice with our GSTIN, and hosting prices are quoted exclusive of 18% GST. Claim input credit as applicable.