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Joomla server migration – secure, clean, without downtime

Changing hosts sounds simpler than it is. Misconfigured DNS entries, missing email forwarding or a database that doesn't run properly on the new server — these are not exceptions but the norm when someone does the move for the first time.

We have been carrying out Joomla server migrations since 2014. We know where things get stuck, what needs to be tested and how to make sure the site works just as well after the move as before — or better.

Before go-live, we check forms, shop processes, SSL, redirects and loading time on the new server. Only when everything is right is the DNS switched. This is how we avoid outages and nasty surprises.

Whether switching to a cheaper provider, moving to a dedicated server or migrating to the cloud — we handle the complete technical process. At the end you get a cleanly running Joomla site on new hosting.

Steps of the Joomla server migration

  • Database backups
  • Backup of all Joomla data
  • Databases and access at the new hosting provider
  • Adjustment of the Joomla data and subsequent migration
  • Redirect to the new hosting provider
  • Domain changes

How your Joomla server migration works

Before we start, we analyse your current environment: Joomla version, installed extensions, database size, email configuration and existing redirects. Nothing is forgotten.

During the move, we test on the new server in parallel with live operation — your visitors notice nothing. Only once all functions have been checked does the DNS switch take place.

After the move, we remain available for 48 hours in case anything needs reworking. That is our standard — not a special offer.

Frequently asked questions about Joomla server migration

All questions and answers
Is my Joomla site reachable during the move?

Yes. We first set up the site in parallel on the new server and test it there. Only then is the domain switched, so visitors don't notice any outage.

What happens to my email mailboxes?

If the mailboxes are with your previous host, we move them as well or set up forwarding so that no message is lost. We plan this together with you in advance.

Do I have to cancel my old hosting contract immediately?

No, only cancel once the site has been running without errors on the new server for a few days. That way the old state remains as a fallback.

Can the Joomla version also be updated during the move?

That is possible and often sensible, but it should be planned as a separate step. That way, if problems occur, it is clear whether they come from the move or from the update.

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