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How We Help You Move to HostPanda
29 October 2026 · 6 min read
A calm migration plan: copy the site first, check it on a temporary address, then change DNS when you're ready.
What we move for free
Tell us you're coming from another host and we'll move your website files and databases at no extra cost. That covers the site visitors see.
Email is different. Mailboxes are recreated on HostPanda with fresh passwords. We'll walk you through the setup; we don't silently copy old mailboxes as part of the free move.
A sensible order of steps
Pick a plan that fits how many sites you run. Order hosting, then send us the contact form with your current host details we're allowed to use for the copy. We place the site on HostPanda and you check it on the temporary website address.
Only then change DNS or nameservers. Keep the old host around for a short overlap so you can roll back if something looks wrong. Update any payment or domain renewal reminders so nothing expires mid-move.
- Order a HostPanda plan that matches your site count.
- Ask us to copy files and databases.
- Preview on the temporary address.
- Switch DNS when the preview looks right.
- Create email accounts on HostPanda and update mail apps.
What we don't promise
Every host is a little different. Plugins, custom server rules or third-party services may need a tweak after the copy. We'll be honest about anything we can't automate.
If you only need advice, write to us anyway. A short checklist before you cancel the old host beats a rushed weekend move.