How to change web hosting service providers

There are so many reasons why companies or individuals change their existing web hosting company. The reason is quite obvious as not enough bandwidth or space or it might be due to its customer service. Changing a new web hosting company may sound easy but it is not that complex too. There are some things; you need to keep in mind while changing the web hosting company.

1. continue your hosting account with your existing host open

It is suggested that keep your existing web hosting account active until the transition steps completed. This will check that your website and domain email accounts will be working during the transition.

2. Choose a suitable web hosting provider by these terms:

• Bandwidth and disk space necessities

• Type of OS: It depends on the technologies your website needs. Say, if your site needs MSSQL, ASP or other Microsoft specific technologies, then you will need to search a Windows-platform web hosting plan.

3. Make a backup of your existing website

Create a backup of your existing site by downloading all the old account files. Files should be downloaded into the same structure which you can upload later. However, some hosting providers do not provide FTP access. To avoid this problem, ensure your web hosting provider gives FTP access.

4. Setup new Email addresses

Make sure that the emails are received correctly; it is required to keep the same email addresses with email aliases and forwarders.

5. DNS changes and propagation

Once you have uploaded your files to a new server and re-created your email accounts, go ahead and make the required DNS (domain name server) changes. The new DNS will live between one or two days. This is the reason why canceling the old service must be the last thing to do.

6. Cancel your old account

Once the new account starts working and your new web hosting provider are up, you can cancel your old account.

This blog is about how one can change web hosting service providers. With the help of these mentioned steps, you can easily do it without any difficulty.