Thinking about switching to RackNerd for your web hosting needs? Whether you’re looking for improved performance, reliability, or better support, RackNerd makes migrating your cPanel-based website simple and hassle-free — and best of all, we offer free migration assistance.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about migrating your cPanel hosting to RackNerd — including how to request our free migration service or how to perform the migration manually if you prefer to do it yourself.

Why Migrate to RackNerd?

RackNerd’s shared hosting solutions combine powerful performance with budget-friendly pricing. All shared hosting plans include:

• DDoS protection for enhanced security
• The cPanel control panel for easy management
• LiteSpeed Web Server and CloudLinux OS for speed and stability
• Instant setup so you can get started right away
• 24/7 expert support with an average response time of under 10 minutes

If your current hosting provider uses cPanel, we’ll even handle the migration process for you — completely free of charge.

Free cPanel Migration (Recommended)

If your previous host also uses cPanel, our team can migrate your website, databases, and email accounts — all at no additional cost.

How to Request a Free Migration

1. Order any shared hosting plan from RackNerd.
   
2. Log in to the Client Area and open a new support ticket.
   
3. Provide your old host’s cPanel login credentials, including the control panel URL, username, and password.
   
4. Our support team will handle the rest — no downtime, no technical headaches.
   

This is the quickest and easiest way to move your hosting to RackNerd.

Prefer to Do It Yourself? Here’s How

If you’d rather take care of the migration on your own, you can follow the step-by-step process below.

Step 1: Backup Your Old cPanel Account

1. Log in to your old cPanel account.
   
2. Navigate to the Backup section.
   
   
   
3. Under Partial Backups, click to Download the following:
   
   • Home Directory Backup
   • MySQL Database Backup
   • Others

4. Save both files to your local computer.

These files include your website files, emails, and databases.

Step 2: Restore Data in RackNerd cPanel

1. Log in to your RackNerd cPanel account.
   
2. Go to the Backup section.
   
3. Upload and restore:
   
   • The Home Directory file under Restore a Home Directory Backup
   • The Database file under Restore a MySQL Database Backup

Be sure to wait for each process to complete before proceeding.

Step 3: Update Domain Nameservers

After restoring your files, you’ll need to point your domain to RackNerd’s servers.

1. Locate the “New Account Information” email from RackNerd.
   
   
   
2. Use the nameservers listed (e.g., ns1.racknerd.com, ns2.racknerd.com).
   
3. Log in to your domain registrar and update the nameservers.
   
   
   
4. Allow up to 48–72 hours for DNS propagation. You can monitor this at dnschecker.org.
   
   

Verifying the Migration

After propagation is complete:

• Visit your website to ensure it loads correctly from RackNerd’s server.
  
• Check cPanel to confirm your email accounts and databases have been restored.
  
• Test email functionality to make sure everything is working.

If all looks good, your migration is complete!

Need Help? We’re Here 24/7

Migrating a website can feel overwhelming — and that’s why RackNerd is here to help. Whether you need technical assistance or just peace of mind, our support team is always ready.

You can reach us by opening a support ticket in the client area. We’re available 24×7.

Average response time? Less than 10 minutes 🙂

Ready to Migrate to RackNerd?

That’s it! Migrating your website to RackNerd is simple — and if your current host uses cPanel, we’ll even do it for you at no extra cost.

With industry-leading support, reliable infrastructure, and competitive pricing, RackNerd is the smart choice for your web hosting needs.

Get started today by visiting racknerd.com/shared-hosting. We look forward to welcoming you!

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