Published: May 2022
Updated: March 2025
How to Transfer Your Website to AxiomHost Without Downtime (Complete Migration Guide)
Introduction
Migrating your website to AxiomHost is simple, fast, and safe — especially when done correctly. This guide explains how to transfer your website, files, database, emails, SSL, and DNS with zero downtime whether you’re coming from WhoGoHost, Hostinger, Bluehost, Truehost, Namecheap, or any other hosting provider.
Perfect for beginners, agencies, developers, and business website owners.
1. Prepare for the Migration
Before starting, collect the following information from your old hosting provider:
cPanel / Hosting login
FTP or File Manager access
Database (phpMyAdmin) details
Nameserver information
Website backup files (optional)
With these details ready, the migration becomes smooth and fast.
2. Create a Hosting Account on AxiomHost
Choose your hosting plan and complete account activation.
Recommended:
NVMe Cloud Hosting
VPS Hosting (for high-traffic websites)
Reseller Hosting (for agencies)
Once activated, you’ll receive your:
cPanel login
Nameservers
Server IP
3. Download Your Website Files
From your old host, download your website content:
Method 1 — File Manager
Go to cPanel → File Manager
Select public_html
Compress → Zip
Download to your computer
Method 2 — FTP
Use FileZilla or WinSCP to download all files from public_html.
4. Export Your Database
If your website uses WordPress, Laravel, or any CMS that requires a database:
Go to phpMyAdmin
Select your database
Click Export
Download the SQL file
5. Upload Files to AxiomHost
Option 1 — Using File Manager
Log in to AxiomHost cPanel
Go to File Manager → public_html
Upload your ZIP file
Extract it
Option 2 — Using FTP
Connect using:
Host: yourdomain.com
Port: 21
Username: hosting username
Password: hosting password
6. Import Your Database
Steps:
Go to AxiomHost cPanel → MySQL Databases
Create a new database
Create a new database user
Assign the user to the database with ALL PRIVILEGES
Go to phpMyAdmin → Select database → Import
Upload your SQL file
Remember:
Update your CMS configuration file with the new:
Database Name
Database Username
Database Password
Database Host (usually localhost)
7. Test Your Website Using Temporary URL
Before pointing your domain to AxiomHost, test your site using the temporary URL provided in your cPanel.
Example:
http://server-ip/~username/
Check:
Homepage loads
Links work
Database connected
Admin panel loads
8. Update Your Nameservers
To complete the migration and make your site live on AxiomHost:
Change nameservers to:
ns1.axiomhost.cloud
ns2.axiomhost.cloud
Propagation Time:
30 minutes – 24 hours
Your visitors will continue to see your old site until propagation completes — this guarantees zero downtime.
9. Transfer Your Emails (Optional)
If your previous host used cPanel:
You can migrate emails automatically through the AxiomHost migration tool or manually via IMAP sync.
IMAP Migration Tools:
imapsync
MailTransfer
cPanel Email Migration Tool
10. Reinstall SSL Certificate
AxiomHost provides free SSL via AutoSSL.
Steps:
cPanel → SSL/TLS Status → Run AutoSSL
Your site will automatically be secured with HTTPS.
11. Final Checks After Migration
Check homepage and all subpages
Test contact forms
Test WordPress admin login
Confirm images and CSS load correctly
Check email sending and receiving
Conclusion
Migrating your website to AxiomHost is easy, safe, and optimized for speed. By following this guide, you can transfer your files, databases, and emails with zero downtime while enjoying the performance benefits of NVMe hosting, LiteSpeed servers, and global DNS routing.
If you need help, AxiomHost offers free migration support for all hosting plans.
