How to migrate to Kamatera
Moving an existing site to Kamatera — what they handle for you, what you'll do yourself, and the safe order to do it in.
Migration Prep: Know the Numbers
Kamatera’s $4/mo 1GB cloud server (20GB storage, 1 vCPU) isn’t a lift-and-shift solution for resource-heavy sites. Verify your current site’s disk/RAM usage first—20GB fills fast with media. No free SSL means manual setup or added cost.
Support Channels for Migration Help
24/7 live chat, tickets, and phone support exist, but uptime data (98.66% over 30/90/365 days) suggests occasional hiccups. Have backups ready before engaging them—no automated migration tools are listed in the data pack.
The Cutover: DNS and Testing
Kamatera’s global datacenters (New York, Dallas, Amsterdam, etc.) let you pick proximity, but TTFB (327ms) and fully loaded time (1169ms) indicate mid-tier performance. Test rigorously on a temp URL before cutting DNS—no control panel is specified, so expect command-line or custom dashboard work.
Post-Migration: Verify the Baseline
After DNS propagates, benchmark against the pack’s metrics. If fully loaded time exceeds 1169ms consistently, investigate—their 1GB RAM plan may bottleneck under traffic. Uptime guarantees nothing above 98.66%, so monitor outages.