{"id":2469,"date":"2026-08-12T18:03:38","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T12:33:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/?p=2469"},"modified":"2026-08-12T18:10:35","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T12:40:35","slug":"how-to-migrate-a-website-without-downtime-a-complete-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-migrate-a-website-without-downtime-a-complete-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Migrate a Website Without Downtime: A Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-migrate-a-website-without-downtime-a-complete-guide\/#How_to_Migrate_a_Website_Without_Downtime_A_Complete_Guide\" >How to Migrate a Website Without Downtime: A Complete Guide<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-migrate-a-website-without-downtime-a-complete-guide\/#What_Does_%E2%80%9CMigration_Without_Downtime%E2%80%9D_Mean\" >What Does \u201cMigration Without Downtime\u201d Mean?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-migrate-a-website-without-downtime-a-complete-guide\/#1_Plan_the_Migration_Before_Starting\" >1. Plan the Migration Before Starting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-migrate-a-website-without-downtime-a-complete-guide\/#2_Choose_the_New_Hosting_Environment\" >2. Choose the New Hosting Environment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-migrate-a-website-without-downtime-a-complete-guide\/#3_Lower_DNS_TTL_Before_Migration\" >3. Lower DNS TTL Before Migration<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-migrate-a-website-without-downtime-a-complete-guide\/#Important\" >Important<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-migrate-a-website-without-downtime-a-complete-guide\/#4_Build_the_New_Server_Before_Switching_DNS\" >4. Build the New Server Before Switching DNS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-migrate-a-website-without-downtime-a-complete-guide\/#5_Transfer_Website_Files\" >5. Transfer Website Files<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-migrate-a-website-without-downtime-a-complete-guide\/#6_Transfer_the_Database\" >6. Transfer the Database<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-migrate-a-website-without-downtime-a-complete-guide\/#7_Keep_the_Old_Website_Running\" >7. Keep the Old Website Running<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-migrate-a-website-without-downtime-a-complete-guide\/#8_Test_the_New_Website_Before_Going_Live\" >8. Test the New Website Before Going Live<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-migrate-a-website-without-downtime-a-complete-guide\/#9_Test_the_Website_Using_the_New_Server_IP\" >9. Test the Website Using the New Server IP<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-migrate-a-website-without-downtime-a-complete-guide\/#10_Pay_Special_Attention_to_Dynamic_Websites\" >10. Pay Special Attention to Dynamic Websites<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-migrate-a-website-without-downtime-a-complete-guide\/#11_Perform_a_Final_Database_Synchronization\" >11. Perform a Final Database Synchronization<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-migrate-a-website-without-downtime-a-complete-guide\/#12_Update_DNS_Records\" >12. Update DNS Records<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-migrate-a-website-without-downtime-a-complete-guide\/#13_Understand_DNS_Propagation\" >13. Understand DNS Propagation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-migrate-a-website-without-downtime-a-complete-guide\/#14_Keep_Both_Servers_in_Sync_During_the_Transition\" >14. Keep Both Servers in Sync During the Transition<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-migrate-a-website-without-downtime-a-complete-guide\/#Temporary_Read-Only_Mode\" >Temporary Read-Only Mode<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-migrate-a-website-without-downtime-a-complete-guide\/#Continuous_Database_Replication\" >Continuous Database Replication<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-migrate-a-website-without-downtime-a-complete-guide\/#Application-Level_Synchronization\" >Application-Level Synchronization<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-migrate-a-website-without-downtime-a-complete-guide\/#Short_Final_Cutover\" >Short Final Cutover<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-migrate-a-website-without-downtime-a-complete-guide\/#15_Verify_SSL_After_Migration\" >15. Verify SSL After Migration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-migrate-a-website-without-downtime-a-complete-guide\/#16_Check_Email_Configuration\" >16. Check Email Configuration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-migrate-a-website-without-downtime-a-complete-guide\/#17_Check_Redirects_and_URLs\" >17. Check Redirects and URLs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-migrate-a-website-without-downtime-a-complete-guide\/#18_Check_Website_Performance\" >18. Check Website Performance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-migrate-a-website-without-downtime-a-complete-guide\/#19_Monitor_the_Website_After_the_DNS_Switch\" >19. Monitor the Website After the DNS Switch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-migrate-a-website-without-downtime-a-complete-guide\/#20_Keep_the_Old_Server_as_a_Safety_Net\" >20. Keep the Old Server as a Safety Net<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-migrate-a-website-without-downtime-a-complete-guide\/#Common_Mistakes_That_Cause_Website_Downtime_During_Migration\" >Common Mistakes That Cause Website Downtime During Migration<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-migrate-a-website-without-downtime-a-complete-guide\/#Changing_DNS_Too_Early\" >Changing DNS Too Early<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-migrate-a-website-without-downtime-a-complete-guide\/#Forgetting_the_Database\" >Forgetting the Database<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-migrate-a-website-without-downtime-a-complete-guide\/#Ignoring_Email\" >Ignoring Email<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-migrate-a-website-without-downtime-a-complete-guide\/#Closing_the_Old_Server_Immediately\" >Closing the Old Server Immediately<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-migrate-a-website-without-downtime-a-complete-guide\/#Skipping_the_Final_Data_Sync\" >Skipping the Final Data Sync<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-migrate-a-website-without-downtime-a-complete-guide\/#Not_Testing_HTTPS\" >Not Testing HTTPS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-migrate-a-website-without-downtime-a-complete-guide\/#Forgetting_Cron_Jobs\" >Forgetting Cron Jobs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-migrate-a-website-without-downtime-a-complete-guide\/#Ignoring_DNS_Records\" >Ignoring DNS Records<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-migrate-a-website-without-downtime-a-complete-guide\/#Website_Migration_Checklist\" >Website Migration Checklist<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/ehostpiya.in\/blog\/how-to-migrate-a-website-without-downtime-a-complete-guide\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Migrate_a_Website_Without_Downtime_A_Complete_Guide\"><\/span>How to Migrate a Website Without Downtime: A Complete Guide<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Moving a website from one hosting provider, server, or platform to another can improve performance, security, reliability, and scalability. However, migration also carries risks. A poorly planned move can result in broken links, database errors, DNS problems, missing files, or extended downtime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The goal of a <strong>zero-downtime or near-zero-downtime migration<\/strong> is to prepare the new environment before switching visitors from the old server to the new one. With proper planning, testing, and DNS management, you can move a website with little or no noticeable interruption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_%E2%80%9CMigration_Without_Downtime%E2%80%9D_Mean\"><\/span>What Does \u201cMigration Without Downtime\u201d Mean?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A website migration without downtime means visitors continue accessing the existing website while the new hosting environment is being prepared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Old Server \u2192 Website Offline \u2192 New Server<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">the process becomes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Old Server \u2192 Prepare New Server \u2192 Synchronize Data \u2192 Test \u2192 Switch Traffic \u2192 Monitor<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The old website remains available until the new environment is ready to handle visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Plan_the_Migration_Before_Starting\"><\/span>1. Plan the Migration Before Starting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Avoid beginning a migration without a clear plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First, document your current hosting environment, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Domain name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hosting\/server IP address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Website files<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Databases<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email accounts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DNS records<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SSL certificates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cron jobs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PHP version<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Database version<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Application version<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Third-party integrations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CDN configuration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Firewall and security settings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also make a list of everything that must continue working after the migration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For an e-commerce website, this could include customer accounts, orders, payments, inventory, and transactional emails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Choose_the_New_Hosting_Environment\"><\/span>2. Choose the New Hosting Environment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before moving anything, make sure the new server supports your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check compatibility with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>PHP or other programming languages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MySQL\/MariaDB or other databases<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Required PHP extensions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Web server technology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SSL<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cron jobs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Required software<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Application dependencies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Server resources<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are moving a WordPress website, check the requirements of WordPress, your theme, and your plugins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choosing a server that matches or exceeds the current environment reduces compatibility problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Lower_DNS_TTL_Before_Migration\"><\/span>3. Lower DNS TTL Before Migration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DNS TTL, or <strong>Time to Live<\/strong>, determines how long DNS resolvers may cache DNS information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before migration, reduce the TTL of the relevant DNS records, such as the A record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, if your DNS record currently has a TTL of several hours, reducing it to a shorter period before migration can help the new IP address propagate more quickly after the switch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important\"><\/span>Important<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not assume that lowering TTL guarantees instant DNS changes. Some DNS resolvers, networks, or applications may continue using cached information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make this change well before the planned migration rather than immediately before it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Build_the_New_Server_Before_Switching_DNS\"><\/span>4. Build the New Server Before Switching DNS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most important principle of a low-downtime migration is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Prepare the destination before moving your visitors to it.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Set up the new hosting account and configure:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Domain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Document root<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Database<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PHP version<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SSL<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email configuration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cron jobs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Security settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Application dependencies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CDN integration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not change the main DNS record yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The old server should continue serving your live website while you prepare the new server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Transfer_Website_Files\"><\/span>5. Transfer Website Files<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Copy the website files from the old server to the new server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on your hosting environment, you can use:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>FTP<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SFTP<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SSH<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hosting migration tools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Control-panel backup restoration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Server-to-server transfer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make sure all important directories and hidden files are included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, a WordPress migration may require files such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><code>wp-admin<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><code>wp-content<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><code>wp-includes<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><code>.htaccess<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><code>wp-config.php<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not assume that copying only visible files is sufficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Transfer_the_Database\"><\/span>6. Transfer the Database<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For database-driven websites, transferring the files alone is not enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Export the database from the old server and import it into the new server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After importing, verify:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Database name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Database username<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Database password<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Database host<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Database permissions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Character encoding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Table integrity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For WordPress, update the database connection information in the appropriate configuration file if the database credentials have changed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Keep_the_Old_Website_Running\"><\/span>7. Keep the Old Website Running<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This step is essential for minimizing downtime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do <strong>not<\/strong> shut down the old website immediately after copying it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visitors may still reach the old server because DNS changes do not happen simultaneously for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keeping the old server active ensures users who have not yet received the new DNS information can continue accessing the website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Test_the_New_Website_Before_Going_Live\"><\/span>8. Test the New Website Before Going Live<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Never switch DNS before testing the new server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You should test:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Homepage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Internal pages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Images<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CSS and JavaScript<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact forms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Login functionality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>User registration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Search<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Database operations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shopping cart<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Checkout<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Payment gateway<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email sending<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>File uploads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Downloads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SSL\/HTTPS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Redirects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cron jobs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Testing should cover both normal visitors and administrative functions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Test_the_Website_Using_the_New_Server_IP\"><\/span>9. Test the Website Using the New Server IP<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can test the new server without changing public DNS by using methods such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Temporary domain configuration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Local hosts-file modification<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preview URLs provided by your hosting provider<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Server-specific testing tools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For technical users, modifying the local hosts file can be particularly useful because it allows your computer to resolve the domain to the new server while the rest of the internet continues using the old server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This gives you an opportunity to test the production domain against the new server before changing public DNS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Pay_Special_Attention_to_Dynamic_Websites\"><\/span>10. Pay Special Attention to Dynamic Websites<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Static websites are relatively easy to migrate because their content does not change frequently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dynamic websites are more complicated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Consider a website where visitors continuously:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Place orders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit forms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create accounts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upload files<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Publish comments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Update profiles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you copy the database on Monday and switch DNS on Tuesday, any data created on the old server after the initial backup may not exist on the new server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is why dynamic websites often require a <strong>final data synchronization<\/strong> immediately before the DNS switch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Perform_a_Final_Database_Synchronization\"><\/span>11. Perform a Final Database Synchronization<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For websites with frequently changing data, plan a final synchronization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A common approach is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Copy the website to the new server.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Import the database.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Test the new website.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Temporarily restrict changes if necessary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perform a final database synchronization.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verify the new database.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Switch DNS.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep the old server available temporarily.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For an online store, you may briefly place the site into maintenance or read-only mode during the final synchronization if losing new transactions is unacceptable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The goal is to keep this synchronization window as short as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Update_DNS_Records\"><\/span>12. Update DNS Records<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once the new server has passed testing and the final data synchronization is complete, update the relevant DNS records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Old server<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><code>A record \u2192 Old IP<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>New server<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><code>A record \u2192 New IP<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on your configuration, you may also need to update:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>AAAA records<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CNAME records<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MX records<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>TXT records<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CDN settings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not change unrelated DNS records unless necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Understand_DNS_Propagation\"><\/span>13. Understand DNS Propagation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After changing DNS, different users may reach different servers for a while.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some visitors may still reach the old server, while others reach the new one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is normal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The duration depends on factors such as DNS caching, TTL values, resolver behavior, and the specific DNS configuration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is another reason to keep the old server running after the DNS change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Keep_Both_Servers_in_Sync_During_the_Transition\"><\/span>14. Keep Both Servers in Sync During the Transition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the DNS transition period, data can continue changing on the old server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For websites with important dynamic data, you need a strategy for handling this period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Possible approaches include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Temporary_Read-Only_Mode\"><\/span>Temporary Read-Only Mode<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prevent users from making changes during the final migration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Continuous_Database_Replication\"><\/span>Continuous Database Replication<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Synchronize database changes between environments where the architecture supports it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Application-Level_Synchronization\"><\/span>Application-Level Synchronization<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use migration or synchronization mechanisms designed for the specific application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Short_Final_Cutover\"><\/span>Short Final Cutover<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Perform a final data sync immediately before changing DNS and keep the old server available until propagation is sufficiently complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The right approach depends on how frequently your website&#8217;s data changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Verify_SSL_After_Migration\"><\/span>15. Verify SSL After Migration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your new server must correctly serve the website over HTTPS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>SSL certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certificate chain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HTTPS redirects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HTTP-to-HTTPS behavior<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mixed-content warnings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>www\/non-www configuration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, verify that all intended versions behave correctly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><code>http:\/\/example.com<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/example.com\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.example.com\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose your preferred canonical version and redirect the alternatives appropriately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_Check_Email_Configuration\"><\/span>16. Check Email Configuration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Website migration and email migration are not always the same thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your email is hosted on the old server, changing DNS can accidentally disrupt email delivery if MX records are changed incorrectly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before migration, document your:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>MX records<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SPF record<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DKIM configuration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DMARC record<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mailbox locations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email forwarders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Autoresponders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If email is moving to a new provider as well, plan the mailbox migration separately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Never assume that moving website files automatically moves email accounts and messages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17_Check_Redirects_and_URLs\"><\/span>17. Check Redirects and URLs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After migration, verify that important URLs still work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Look for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>404 errors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Broken redirects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incorrect canonical URLs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Missing images<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Broken internal links<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incorrect HTTPS redirects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Changed URL structures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your website structure has changed, create appropriate <strong>301 redirects<\/strong> from old URLs to their new destinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is especially important for SEO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_Check_Website_Performance\"><\/span>18. Check Website Performance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A migration is a good opportunity to compare performance between the old and new environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Test:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Page-loading speed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Server response time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Database response<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Image delivery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Caching<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CDN performance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CPU usage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Memory usage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the new server is slower, investigate the configuration before considering the migration complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A new server should ideally provide equal or better performance than the previous environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"19_Monitor_the_Website_After_the_DNS_Switch\"><\/span>19. Monitor the Website After the DNS Switch<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not consider the migration finished immediately after changing DNS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Monitor the website closely for at least the first several hours and continue checking it over the following days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Watch for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>404 errors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>500 errors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Database errors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Failed logins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email problems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SSL errors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High CPU usage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unexpected redirects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Missing files<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Broken forms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Payment failures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use server logs and application logs to identify problems that may not be visible from the homepage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20_Keep_the_Old_Server_as_a_Safety_Net\"><\/span>20. Keep the Old Server as a Safety Net<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the safest migration practices is to keep the old hosting environment active temporarily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not cancel the old hosting account immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep it available until you are confident that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>DNS has fully transitioned<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Website functionality is working<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email is working<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Database data is correct<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Traffic is reaching the new server<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No important migration issues remain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once everything has been verified, you can safely retire the old server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Mistakes_That_Cause_Website_Downtime_During_Migration\"><\/span>Common Mistakes That Cause Website Downtime During Migration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Changing_DNS_Too_Early\"><\/span>Changing DNS Too Early<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the new server has not been tested, visitors may be sent to a broken website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Forgetting_the_Database\"><\/span>Forgetting the Database<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Copying website files without transferring the database can result in missing content or application errors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ignoring_Email\"><\/span>Ignoring Email<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Changing DNS without considering MX records can interrupt business email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Closing_the_Old_Server_Immediately\"><\/span>Closing the Old Server Immediately<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Users with cached DNS information may still need access to the old server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Skipping_the_Final_Data_Sync\"><\/span>Skipping the Final Data Sync<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dynamic websites can lose recent orders, registrations, comments, or other data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Not_Testing_HTTPS\"><\/span>Not Testing HTTPS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A website may work over HTTP but fail after 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