1. Make sure you have a full working copy of your web site files, databases, cgi scripts, etc. stored on your computer. Additionally, download or record any pertinent email address settings, passwords, log file data, statistic reports, etc.
2.
Sign up for your new unixhosting.net web hosting plan. Save and print your "Welcome Letter".
3. Using your new IP address; upload
(FTP) your web site files to your new account, install and configure any databases, scripts, etc. Setup your email accounts.
4. Modify your domain name with
unixhosting.net's Name Servers, and Technical Contact information. To
insure that there are no errors, copy and paste the
information below to your domain registrar.
Primary
Name Server: |
NS.unixhosting.net |
Primary
IP Address: |
65.109.200.117 |
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Secondary
Name Server: |
NS2.unixhosting.net |
Secondary
IP Address: |
65.100.200.181 |
5. Cancel service with your previous hosting provider
after 48 hours.
6. Double-check the email settings in your email software to make sure your settings work with the new service. (your mail server entries should read something similar to:
Outgoing SMTP server =
(same as provided by your ISP)
Incoming POP3 mail server = yourdomain.com
7. Enjoy reliable,
and fast hosting service from unixhosting.net.
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