Switch to ICompUK
We'll Guide You Through Step-By-Step
Changing web hosting providers is a simple process, which can be
accomplished with minimal hassle and downtime provided certain steps are
followed in order. This guide lays out the steps in switching to a new and
successful web hosting experience with ICompUK.
The first step
would be to find the perfect web hosting package for your website and sign up
with our web hosting services. Please remember not to cancel service with your
old hosting provider, or tell them that you are moving at this point because
they could terminate your site early and cause downtime.
Insure that you
have a full working copy of your website files, databases, cgi
scripts, etc. stored on your computer. Download or record any pertinent email
address settings, passwords, log file data, statistic reports, etc. from your
current host.
Upload (ftp) your
website files to your new account with us, install and configure any databases,
scripts, etc. Setup your email accounts. Test your website by using the
temporary address provided in the welcome email.
Note: If your
current host uses cPanel, we will transfer your files & databases free of
charge! Just submit a ticket with our
support department after you have signed up with us, include your old web
hosting company's login details.
Modify/Transfer
your domain name to use iCompUK's Name Servers
Your name servers
should look something like:
We will do this
step for you if you transferred or registered your domain with us.
After you have made
the DNS changes please allow up to 24 to 48 for your DNS to propagate
worldwide. During this initial 24 to 48 hours period your site might work one
minute then be offline the next. If after two days your site is still not
working, please contact our support department immediately.
If you have any
questions we would be more than happy to assist you, or even make the DNS
changes for you.
After 48 hours of
updating your DNS, cancel web hosting service with your previous host provider.