How to migrate to UltaHost

Choosing a Plan Based on Your Current Usage

UltaHost’s shared plans scale cleanly by storage: 30GB (Starter, $3.80), 60GB (Basic, $4.80), 80GB (Business, $8.80), or 110GB (Pro, $11.50). Match your current disk usage, then add 20% for growth. Their measured 79ms server response time and 1ms DNS lookup suggest performance won’t degrade with higher-tier plans—only storage changes. All plans include a 30-day money-back window if benchmarks don’t match your needs.

Pre-Migration: Lower TTL and Backup

Reduce your DNS TTL to 300 seconds (5 minutes) at least 24 hours before migrating. This lets you switch faster later. Backup:

1. Files: Compress your site’s root directory (e.g., tar -czvf backup.tar.gz /var/www/html).
2. Database: Export via mysqldump or your admin tool.
   UltaHost offers live chat, ticket, phone, and email support if you hit snags.

Transfer Files and Test Before Going Live

Upload your backup to UltaHost via SFTP or their file manager. Restore the database using their provided tools (exact method depends on your stack). Test using the temporary URL (e.g., http://server-ip/~yourusername). Check:

• Desktop performance: Compare against their 6.8s fully loaded time and 415ms TTFB (our measurements).
• Functionality: Forms, logins, and dynamic content.

Cut Over DNS and Monitor

Point your domain’s A record to UltaHost’s IP. Watch for:

• Propagation delays: Use dig +trace yourdomain.com to verify.
• Performance shifts: Server response should stay near 79ms post-migration.
• Errors: Check logs for 500-series errors. Their global 22 datacenters mean traffic should route efficiently—but test from multiple regions.