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jollyperv · 12-14-2001, 03:46 PM

Is there any way to move a few domains to another host without having any downtime??

Kimmykim · 12-14-2001, 03:52 PM

If you handle your own DNS it can be done with minimal outages, otherwise no.

On-top · 12-14-2001, 03:54 PM

You can do it, but you'll have to overlap the two hosting terms a little.

You can upload the content to the new server, and set up the sites on IPs...make sure everything is working. Then, have the new host set-up your domains in the DNS to point to their corresponding IP. Then change the nameservers on your domains at your registrar (NetSol.com, Register.com, DirectNIC.com, etc) to match that of your new host.

It doesn't always work that smoothly, but that's what should happen.

E-van · 12-14-2001, 04:04 PM

as an extra to On Top's , don't upload anything anywhere for the next 3 or 4 days after you make the DNS switch, I know most people will say 24-48 hours, but it takes a bit longer to get the domains propagated worldwide.

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On-top · 12-14-2001, 11:37 PM

Also, if you have any problems/questions, most hosts will assist you with each step of this process.

12-14-2001, 03:46 PM	#1
jollyperv Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NYC Posts: 3,927	Moving to another host... Is there any way to move a few domains to another host without having any downtime??

12-14-2001, 03:52 PM	#2
Kimmykim bitchslapping zebras!!!!! Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: In a shack by the beach Posts: 16,015	If you handle your own DNS it can be done with minimal outages, otherwise no.

12-14-2001, 03:54 PM	#3
On-top Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: IN Posts: 2,283	You can do it, but you'll have to overlap the two hosting terms a little. You can upload the content to the new server, and set up the sites on IPs...make sure everything is working. Then, have the new host set-up your domains in the DNS to point to their corresponding IP. Then change the nameservers on your domains at your registrar (NetSol.com, Register.com, DirectNIC.com, etc) to match that of your new host. It doesn't always work that smoothly, but that's what should happen.

12-14-2001, 04:04 PM	#4
E-van Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mex Posts: 447	as an extra to On Top's , don't upload anything anywhere for the next 3 or 4 days after you make the DNS switch, I know most people will say 24-48 hours, but it takes a bit longer to get the domains propagated worldwide. ------------------ Phat Sites Need Phat Hosting Get PHAT And Now You can Get even Phatter! TGP Hosting Special! Sign Up Now and get 15 gigs FREE in any plan (includes TGP deal)

12-14-2001, 11:37 PM	#5
On-top Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: IN Posts: 2,283	Also, if you have any problems/questions, most hosts will assist you with each step of this process.