Web hosting migration services

We make the migration process smooth and worry-free

Liquid Web by Nexcess makes moving more organized, less stressful, and easier from start to finish.

With thousands of successful moves under our belts, our team handles the hard parts so you don’t have to.
Depending on your plan, most of our fully managed server setups include a free move.
We’ll help you map out the plan, handle your data with care, and stay by your side through launch day to make sure everything feels right.

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Their support team is world-class. Every ticket resolved within the hour.”

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Liquid Web gave us the reliability our company needed to grow without fear.”

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The migration was seamless and the performance improvement was immediate. Best hosting decision we ever made.”

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Unparalleled tech support round the clock, great server performance and uptime. Would highly recommend to everyone.”

Moving to a new host is about more than just copying files

You want to know your sites will transfer smoothly, with minimal downtime and no surprises. Those are real concerns, and that’s why having a clear migration process makes all the difference.

Our migration process is built around getting ready, moving your data carefully, checking everything, and letting you test before the final switch. This way, you always know what’s happening and what to expect before launch.

A website migration service should do more than move files

The best website migration services don’t leave you with a checklist and a vague handoff. They help you understand the move before it starts and support you through the moments where issues are most likely to appear.

With Liquid Web, migration is a team effort. We take care of the technical work, but we also work with you to gather details, check what’s needed, and make sure everything is ready. You’ll get to test your site before we make the final switch.

That matters because a successful migration isn’t just about moving data, it’s about making sure your site works just right on the new host.

Here’s what a web hosting
migration actually looks like

First, we understand what you’re working with

Before anything moves, we get to know your setup, where your sites are now, where they’re going, website address info, access, storage, and anything special about your sites. Good prep makes everything else smoother.

Then we plan the move

We take out the guesswork with a clear, step-by-step process. You’ll know what to expect from the start, and we’ll keep you updated as we go.

Then we migrate and validate

Once we’re ready, our migration expert moves your data, gets your sites running again, and checks that everything works as it should, including software versions and the new setup, before launch.

Then you test before go-live

You know your site best, so your testing is a key part of the process. We make sure you can review everything before we go live.

Then you launch with a clearer path forward

The last step is switching DNS. We keep your original site live during the move, so downtime is limited to the final switch—which we can schedule during your quiet hours to keep things running smoothly.

Whether you’re moving a few sites or a full portfolio

No matter the size, the goal is the same: keep things organized, avoid surprises, and make sure your clients never feel the stress. A good migration should feel calm and well-planned, not like a fire drill.

That’s the standard we aim for every time.

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growth in three years

We need a world-class partner like Liquid Web to make sure that we’re able to execute on our vision each and every day.”

Adam McFarland, Cofounder

Pure Adapt

Let our experts help you get your projects up and running without delay.

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Web hosting migration FAQ

Both web hosting and server migration services handle the process of transferring data, settings, and configurations from one hosting provider to another. The main difference is what’s being migrated and how.

Server migrations often have a higher volume of data being transferred, as servers often host a broad range of use cases including dev workloads, data storage, and software platforms. Server migrations are often time-intensive, especially if you’re upgrading to a different type of server hosting.

Web hosting migrations are almost always website-based, meaning the data being migrated relates to one or several websites live on the internet. Website migrations are relatively straightforward, which is why most web hosts offer a self-migration tool. At Liquid Web, we offer free website migrations on all managed WordPress, managed WooCommerce, and Magento hosting to ensure all website data is transferred smoothly.

Liquid Web will handle all the technical details, but we’ll need to work alongside your team to make your server migration a success. It’s important that we’re able to collaborate with you to resolve any questions or issues that crop up — this makes your migration as smooth and efficient as possible.

If you are migrating to Liquid Web, you get access to our premium support services, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Our highly trained technicians can help with a wide variety of concerns post-migration and as you continue on your hosting journey.

An external migration refers to coming from another host, select Liquid Web products, or migrating between operating systems. It may also include migrations between managed IT service levels. For external migrations, your SSH and control panel credentials will be needed.

Internal migrations, on the other hand, refers to migrating from one Liquid Web server to another type of Liquid Web server. This includes upgrading to cloud hosting, clusters, and high availability.