How to Manually Transfer a Website to OzSpeed

Step 1: Back Up Your Current Website #

1. Download Website Files:
   • Connect to your current hosting provider using an FTP client like FileZilla, or use their File Manager.
   • Download all your website files from the public_html or www directory to your local computer.
2. Export Your Database:
   • Log in to phpMyAdmin on your current host.
   • Select your website’s database and click on the “Export” tab.
   • Choose the Quick Export method and save the .sql file to your local computer.

Tip: #

• Ensure you have a complete backup of both your files and database before proceeding.

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Step 2: Set Up Your Hosting Account on OzSpeed #

1. Log in to your OzSpeed account at ozspeed.com.au.
2. Go to the hPanel Dashboard and ensure your hosting plan is active.
3. In the Dashboard, navigate to “My Services” and select the hosting plan where you want to transfer your website.

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Step 3: Upload Your Website Files to OzSpeed #

1. In hPanel, open the File Manager.
2. Navigate to the public_html directory.
3. Click “Upload” and select the website files you previously downloaded from your old host.
   • You can also use an FTP client like FileZilla for faster uploads. Use the FTP credentials found in hPanel.

Tip: #

• Make sure the main file (e.g., index.php or index.html) is in the public_html folder.

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Step 4: Create a New Database on OzSpeed #

1. Go to the Databases section in hPanel and click on “MySQL Databases”.
2. Create a new database by entering:
   • Database Name: Choose a name for your database (e.g., mywebsite_db).
   • Username: Create a username (e.g., myuser).
   • Password: Set a strong password.
3. Click “Create” and note down the database details.

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Step 5: Import Your Database to OzSpeed #

1. In hPanel, click on phpMyAdmin next to the newly created database.
2. Click on the “Import” tab.
3. Click “Choose File” and select the .sql database file you exported earlier.
4. Click “Go” to start the import process.

Tip: #

• If the file size is too large, you may need to split the .sql file or use a tool like BigDump for the import.

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Step 6: Update Your Website Configuration #

1. Go to the File Manager in hPanel and open your website’s configuration file (e.g., wp-config.php for WordPress, config.php for custom sites).
2. Update the database connection details with the new database information from Step 4:

phpCopy codedefine('DB_NAME', 'your_database_name');
define('DB_USER', 'your_username');
define('DB_PASSWORD', 'your_password');
define('DB_HOST', 'localhost');

3. Save the changes.

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Step 7: Point Your Domain to OzSpeed #

1. Log in to your domain registrar (e.g., GoDaddy, Namecheap).
2. Update your domain’s nameservers to point to OzSpeed:
   • Primary Nameserver: ns1.ozspeed.com.au
   • Secondary Nameserver: ns2.ozspeed.com.au
3. Save the changes and allow up to 48 hours for DNS propagation.

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Step 8: Test Your Website #

1. Visit your domain to check if your website is live on OzSpeed.
2. Navigate through all pages and test forms, links, and media to ensure everything is working properly.
3. If you encounter any issues, clear your browser cache or use Incognito Mode.

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Additional Tips: #

• Optimize Your Database: Use phpMyAdmin’s Optimize feature to improve performance after the transfer.
• Enable SSL: Go to the Security section in hPanel and activate SSL for secure HTTPS connections.
• Regular Backups: Set up automatic backups in hPanel to protect your data.