Migrate a site to Anthony IT Solutions

Migrate a site to Anthony IT Solutions

Transfer an existing site to a web hosting Anthony IT Solutions requests a precise sequence: export to the old host, import files and MySQL database, IP tests or temporary subdomain, then switch DNS.

This guide covers WordPress migration, Joomla, PrestaShop or static site: full backup, SFTP transfer, import phpMyAdmin, wp-config.php adjustment and switch A/MX records without data loss.

What you need

• Offer web hosting Anthony IT active with sufficient space
• Access SFTP and panel
• MySQL database created on the destination
• Full backup in the old hoster (file + dump SQL)
• Access zone DNS for final rocker

Inventory old hosting

1. List Components

   CMS (WordPress, Joomla...), PHP version, MySQL extensions, email accounts, cron jobs, SSL certificates and subdomains.

2. Export base

   phpMyAdmin or mysqldump: full SQL export. Note prefix tables (wp_), float (utf8mb4) and file size.

3. Archive Files

   Compress public_html in .zip/.tar.gz. Include .htaccess, wp-config.php, file uploads.

4. Document current DNS

   Capture records A, MX, TXT (SPF/DKIM), CNAME before modification.

Preparing the destination Anthony IT

1. Create MySQL database

   Panel → MySQL Bases → new base. Note host localhostuser, password, MySQL guide.

2. Create SFTP account

   Panel → SFTP → user related to the domain. Test with FileZilla, connection SFTP.

3. Lower TTL DNS

   48 h before migration: TTL at 300 s in the registrar to accelerate the rocking.

4. Test sub-domain

   Optional: staging.test.yourdomain.fr to validate before tipping.

Transfer files and database

1. Upload SFTP

   Connect FileZilla: host sftp.votredomaine.fr, port 22. Upload the content in public_html (not the parent file).

2. Permissions

   Records 755, files 644. wp-content/uploads must remain inscriptible.

3. MySQL import

   phpMyAdmin → Import → choose .sql. If too large a file, cut or use BigDump.

4. Adapt wp-config.php

   Update DB_NAME, DB_USER, DB_PASSWORD, DB_HOST (localhost). Check WP_HOME and WP_SITORL if set.

Test before DNS rocking

1. Local host file

   On your PC: add VOTRE_IP votredomaine.fr in /etc/hosts (Linux/Mac) or C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts.

2. Check the site

   Open https://votredomaine.fr : pages, forms, admin, images.

3. Test e-mails

   Send a test email from the new server if the mail is migrated.

4. Enable SSL

   Certificate Let's Encrypt on the destination before tipping.

DNS switch and post-migration

1. Edit Records A

   Point @ and www to IP Anthony IT, DNS guide.

2. Propagation

   Wait 5 min at 48 h according to TTL. Check with dig votredomaine.fr or whatsmydns.net.

3. HTTPS redirections

   Force HTTPS with redirects 301.

4. Recurrent backups

   Plan exports, guards, and disable the old hosting after 7 days of stability.

Troubleshooting

• White screen after import, check wp-config.php, prefix tables and PHP version.
• Created images, Search-place URLs or re-upload folder uploads.
• Error base connection, MySQL identifiers and host localhost.
• Old site still visible, high DNS TTL or browser cache; empty local DNS cache.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does a migration last?
2 to 6 hours of work + DNS propagation (a few minutes at 48 h).

Can I migrate without a cut?
Yes with a test subdomain and then switch DNS to low traffic.

And the emails?
Recreate the boxes and update MX/SPF/DKIM, E-mail guide.

Can support migrate for me?
Open a ticket with old host access and backup.

Related guides

• SFTP
• DNS
• Sauvages
• phpMyAdmin

See also our web hosting offer and all the procedures on wiki web hosting.