{"id":3948,"date":"2026-07-23T09:24:04","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T09:24:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/disoh.com\/support\/what-should-i-do-before-i-migrate-my-website\/"},"modified":"2026-07-23T09:24:04","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T09:24:04","password":"","slug":"what-should-i-do-before-i-migrate-my-website","status":"publish","type":"docs","link":"https:\/\/disoh.com\/fi\/support\/what-should-i-do-before-i-migrate-my-website\/","title":{"rendered":"What should I do before I migrate my website?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A little preparation makes a website migration smooth and stress-free. Running through a short checklist before you start avoids the most common problems. This guide covers what to do first.<\/p>\n<h2>1. Take full backups<\/h2>\n<p>Back up your website files and databases, and download the copies to your own computer. If anything goes wrong, you can restore.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Document your current setup<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>List your email accounts.<\/li>\n<li>Note your DNS records, especially MX records for email.<\/li>\n<li>Record any special server settings your site relies on.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>3. Check your domain details<\/h2>\n<p>Know where your domain is registered and whether you plan to transfer it or just point it. Make sure your registrant contact email is current.<\/p>\n<h2>4. Lower your DNS TTL<\/h2>\n<p>A day or two before the switch, lower the TTL on your DNS records so the change propagates quickly when you make it, shrinking any downtime window.<\/p>\n<h2>5. Plan your timing<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Migrate during a quiet period for your site.<\/li>\n<li>Allow time to test before switching your domain.<\/li>\n<li>Keep your old host active until the move is confirmed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Ready to move?<\/h2>\n<p>Once you have prepared, our support team can help with the migration itself. 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