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Migration

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Migrating your website to Zonit allows you to centralize all aspects of website management in one place, benefit from Zonit's optimization and security services, and experience a seamless website management process.

Benefits of Migrating Your Website to Zonit​

  1. Unified Management: Manage all aspects of your website and domain in a single panel.
  2. Performance Optimization: Take advantage of Zonit's services to improve your website's speed and security.
  3. Expert Support: Access Zonit's specialized support team for resolving potential issues.

Steps for Migrating Your Website to Zonit​

  1. Purchase an Appropriate Plan
    Select a hosting plan suitable for your website's needs.

  2. Choose "Create or Migrate Website"
    Select the "Migrate to Zonit" option.

  3. Choose a Migration Method
    Different migration methods are explained below.

  4. Proceed with Migration Steps
    Follow the steps based on the chosen migration method.

  5. Enter the Full Backup Link
    Click "Next" and provide the full backup link without a password.
    This backup link should include all files, databases, and settings from your previous hosting provider.

  6. Choose a Website Name
    Enter the website name as part of the migration process.

  7. Initiate the Migration Process
    Click to begin the migration.

  8. Wait for Migration Completion
    The migration process may take a few minutes to a few hours, depending on the data volume and server speed.

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Migration Methods​

- Using the Zonit Plugin​

  1. Install the Zonit Backup Plugin.
  2. Click on the "Backup" option in the plugin and wait for the process to complete.
  3. Copy the generated backup link and proceed to the next step.

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- Using cPanel Backup​

  1. Log in to your cPanel account and click on Backup Wizard.
  2. Select Download a Full Website Backup and set the Backup Destination to Home Directory.
  3. Move the generated backup file from the backup folder to the public_html directory.
  4. Set the file permissions of the backup file to 644.
  5. Create a URL for the backup file (e.g., yourdomain.com/backupfile.tar.gz), copy it, and proceed to the next step.

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- Using DirectAdmin Backup​

  1. Go to Advanced Features and click on Create/Restore Backup.
  2. Select the items to migrate and click Create Backup.
  3. Move the generated backup file from the backup folder to the public_html directory.
  4. Set the file permissions of the backup file to 644.
  5. Create a URL for the backup file (e.g., yourdomain.com/backupfile.tar.gz), copy it, and proceed to the next step.

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