Published: May 2023
Updated: February 2025
How to Transfer Your Website to AxiomHost (Complete 2023 Migration Guide)
Introduction
Migrating your website to AxiomHost is safe, easy, and guaranteed to be smooth — whether you're coming from a Nigerian host like WhoGoHost, Truehost, DomainKing, QServers, or from international providers like Namecheap, GoDaddy, Hostinger, or Bluehost.
This guide covers all migration methods, including:
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cPanel-to-cPanel full migration
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Manual migration (files + database)
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Email migration
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VPS migration
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DNS switching
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Zero-downtime strategy
This tutorial works for users in Nigeria, the US, the UK, and worldwide.
1. Before You Start the Migration
Make sure you have:
✔ An active hosting plan on AxiomHost
Shared Hosting, Cloud Hosting, or VPS.
✔ Access to your old hosting account
cPanel, DirectAdmin, Plesk, or FTP.
✔ Domain access
You must be able to change nameservers or DNS records.
✔ Website backup (optional)
AxiomHost will handle backups if using Method 1.
2. FREE Website Migration by AxiomHost
If you want the fastest and easiest method:
✔ AxiomHost will migrate your website for FREE
✔ No downtime
✔ No data loss
✔ Email + database + SSL all included
Open a support ticket:
???? Client Area → Open Ticket → Migration
Include:
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Old hosting login
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Control panel details
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Domain name
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Any special notes
AxiomHost will transfer everything for you.
3. Method 1 — Full cPanel-to-cPanel Migration (Recommended)
This method restores your entire hosting account EXACTLY as it was.
STEP 1 — Log in to Your Old cPanel
Go to:
???? https://yourolddomain.com/cpanel
STEP 2 — Open “Backup” or “Backup Wizard”
Click:
✔ Full Account Backup
STEP 3 — Generate Backup
Choose:
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Backup Destination: Home Directory
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Email notification (optional)
Click → Generate Backup
STEP 4 — Download the Backup File
This .tar.gz file contains everything:
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Website files
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Databases
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Emails
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Cron jobs
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DNS zone
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SSL certificates
STEP 5 — Upload the Backup to AxiomHost
Log into AxiomHost cPanel → File Manager
Upload to:
STEP 6 — Open Ticket for Restoration
AxiomHost will restore your entire cPanel account from the backup.
4. Method 2 — Manual Website Migration (Files + Database)
Use this if your old provider does NOT support cPanel.
STEP 1 — Download Your Website Files
Using:
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Old host File Manager
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FTP (FileZilla)
Download everything in:
STEP 2 — Export Database (if using WordPress or CMS)
Go to:
cPanel → phpMyAdmin → Export → SQL
STEP 3 — Upload Files to AxiomHost
AxiomHost cPanel → File Manager → Upload to:
STEP 4 — Create a New Database
cPanel → MySQL Databases
Create:
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Database
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User
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Assign full privileges
STEP 5 — Import SQL File
phpMyAdmin → Import
STEP 6 — Update CMS Configuration Files
WordPress:
Edit:
Update:
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DB Name
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DB User
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DB Password
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DB Host = localhost
5. Email Migration
✔ If old host used cPanel:
Emails are migrated automatically with Method 1.
✔ If not:
AxiomHost can use IMAP Sync.
Or manual method via Thunderbird copy/paste.
6. Update Nameservers / DNS
AxiomHost Nameservers:
Propagation: 10 minutes → 24 hours
7. Zero-Downtime Migration Strategy
To avoid interruptions:
✔ Keep old hosting active
✔ Migrate files first
✔ Test website using AxiomHost temporary URL
✔ Switch nameservers LAST
This ensures 100% uptime.
8. Common Migration Issues & Fixes
❌ “Website still showing old host”
✔ DNS not propagated
✔ Clear cache
✔ Flush DNS:
❌ “Database connection error”
✔ Check wp-config.php
✔ Ensure correct DB values
❌ “Email not working after migration”
✔ Update MX records
✔ Ensure SPF/DKIM/DMARC set correctly
❌ “SSL broken after migration”
✔ Re-issue free SSL in cPanel
✔ Wait 5–20 minutes
Conclusion
Migrating your website to AxiomHost is safe, seamless, and supported by industry professionals. Whether you’re moving a business site in Nigeria, a store in the US, or an agency website in the UK, AxiomHost ensures:
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Faster performance
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Higher security
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Stable uptime
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Smooth email and DNS transfer
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Zero-downtime transition
Your site is now backed by AxiomHost’s advanced cloud infrastructure.
