Migrate my Website

Easily migrate your site. It’s time for awesome hosting, we agree!

We are here to make the move from your current web hosting provider as smooth painless and quick as possible, with free migration. Leave your current web hosting issues behind and get back to running your business.

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We want to make the move as easy and painless as possible for you when you join us.

Migrating from web hosts can be complicated and we want to reduce the downtime for you and your business.
If you are currently on a cPanel hosting account or have a wordpress website, our technical support team are able to make the process faster.

If you are still unsure of what you want to do, please get in touch and we can assist you.

Switching your hosting to uHostAfrica is easy

1. Place your order

Found a hosting package you are interested in? Place an order to get started with your migration.

2. Let us know

Once you have made your order of your preferred hosting package, let us know & provide your previous hosting account login details.

3. Relax

We’ll take care of the rest. Most migrations are completed within an hour. When complete you will be able to login to my client zone.

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Already have a domain name? Transfer it

What you can expect from uHostAfrica Hosting

For over a decade, we've trusted by 10,000+ companies for exceptional hosting. 24/7 support by real people. We handle everything from server setups to code assistance. Our expert team is always ready to help.

Global CDN

Our Content Delivery Network caches your website at multiple locations all over the world, using the same internet exchange points (neutral data centres) used by AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure. There are no usage limits, and it means your site will load faster for users no matter their location. Every customer gets this at no extra cost.

User-friendly control panel

Our wide range of one-click install apps are great for developing websites and are available to users in just one-click! WordPress, Joomla!, Drupal, OpenCart & many more.

Web Optimisation Suite

Our impressive Web Optimisation suite can automatically apply best practices to optimise your website load times. Alternatively, pick and choose which features to activate yourself. Automatic image resizing, image compression, code minification, lazy loading and many more.

Faster Hosting

Our platform is full of features that optimise the speed of your site. Global CDN, Load-Balanced Cloud Hosting and SSD storage as standard, all assure your site is operating at lightning speeds.

Autoscaling Servers

Our unique autoscaling technology means your site has access to as many servers as it needs. Our platform automatically scales resources such as memory & processing power depending on the demand. Unlike competitors which confine your site to one server, you have access to the whole platform.

Secure Hosting

Your hosting is packed with enhanced security features such as anti-DDoS protection, free SSL, a Web Firewall and two-factor authentication to ensure that both your site and your data is protected. Automatic Malware Scanning adds another layer of protection and alerts you whenever malware is detected.

Once you transfer, we can build a new website for you or upgrade your website! You will be eligible for a 15% discount on website design and development. How awesome is that?!

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Website Migration FAQ

I have an existing WordPress website hosted with another provider, can I migrate my website to you?

Yes, we have several different migration options so you can migrate your existing WordPress website to us with minimal fuss straight from your control panel or WordPress dashboard.

What is website migration?

Website migration is the process of moving a website from one domain, server, or platform to another while preserving its content, functionality, and SEO value.

How long does it take to transfer a domain name?

Your domain is transferred at registry level as soon as you complete the checkout process with us, (with the exeption of .zw domains that can take upto 72 hours to transfer), but it can take between 24 and 72 hours for a domain name to become visible on the internet as it globally updates. This applies for all domain names regardless of extension or registrar. However, in the majority of cases your domain name will be live within a few hours.

What is cloud hosting?

Shared Cloud Hosting is a web hosting service that is great for entry level and small websites. The “shared” hosting name comes from websites sharing resources across a server. For many sites this is an affordable solution to vps or dedicated hosting.

Can I install software that isn’t WordPress?

To keep our WordPress platform at optimal performance, we only allow WordPress to be installed. You’re still free to write, add and modify WordPress-compatible code and files, such as themes, plugins, media uploads etc. You’ll also have full access to mailboxes and email accounts outside WordPress.

Do I still need to update WordPress?

We update the WordPress core for you automatically whenever updates are released. If you install any third party themes or plugins, you’ll need to update them yourself from your WordPress dashboard.

Why do I need to migrate my website?

You may need to migrate your website for various reasons, such as changing your domain name, upgrading your web hosting, updating your website platform, or rebranding your business. Most of the time its because the current provider isn’t capable of hosting your account or they are no longer reliable.

What are the risks of website migration?

Website migration can pose various risks, such as losing data, traffic, or rankings, encountering technical errors, or damaging your reputation. However, with proper planning and execution, you can minimise these risks.

How long does website migration take?

The duration of website migration depends on various factors, such as the size of your website, the complexity of your content, the extent of your changes, and the quality of your preparation. It can take from a few days to several weeks or even months. Although the majority of the websites we transfer usually take minutes to transfer.

Do I need to hire a professional for website migration?

Website migration can be a complex and technical process that requires expertise in various areas, such as web development, server administration, SEO, and content strategy. Therefore, it’s advisable to hire a professional or a team with experience in website migration to ensure a successful outcome.

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Whether you're stuck with your hosting or just want some tips on how to start.
Talk to our friendly staff anytime. We're here to help you.

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