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 Advanced Technique 1: Reconfigure the site on the old server to access the database on the new server prior to changing the DNS.

One way to do it is you can configure your site to connect to your new database, remotely; this...

 Advanced Technique 2: Disable updates to the database on the old server during the transfer.

Another method is to modify your website on the old server so that it does not accept updates...

 Any time you switch types of hosting, there will be a server change.

If switching between Shared and Reseller and VPS plans, there is a server change. If switching...

 Are there any sites that Host NIT simply cannot move?

Unfortunately while Host NIT has a well trained and very experienced transfers team, some sites...

 Avoid down time, seamlessly transfer hosting with no interruptions

We have also included some advanced tips below to supplement and expand upon the article linked...

 Can I change the server clock or time zone?

The server clock is set to Central Standard Time. You cannot change the time on a shared server's...

 Compatible Technologies,Does Host NIT support what I need?

Here is an extensive list of items that Host NIT servers can support (i.e. the servers are...

 cPanel Languages

Other languages are available for shared accounts; just go to cPanel and click Change Language.

 cPanel System Requirements

Linux Supported Operating Systemsi386 Architecturex86-64/amd64 ArchitectureBSD (recommended for...

 Different Types of Web Hosting Plans

Comparison Chart Feature Summary...

 Do you support LAMP?

LAMP stands for Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP. Yes, we do have all of these on our shared servers.

 Downgrades

Downgrades are considered transferring all content from a higher priced account, to a lower...

 e-Commerce Software

Host NIT is compatible with many e-commerce packages, shopping carts and billing...

 Host NIT Website Transfers

Host NIT is committed to making it easy to transfer your site to your new hosting account. We...

 How & When should I setup my email at Host NIT when transferring?

If your previous hosting company uses cPanel and your Host NIT hosting account has cPanel, and...

 How can I archive my emails?

The fastest method is to setup a POP3 connection via Outlook or another mail client. As soon as...

 How do I renew my domain name?

When you register a domain name, be sure to update the Whois information to contain your email....

 How do I upgrade my account to a better plan?

To upgrade, please submit your request at sales@hostnit.com .

 Information Needed for Transferring Content

Your Email: It is recommended that you use the same email address you used when signing...

 Intra-server Transfers

An Intra-server transfer is a "transfer" between accounts on the same server. This includes...

 Manual Transfers

Manual Transfers include most things that are not cPanel to cPanel transfers. Additionally this...

 OS reloads

Please email support@hostnit.com when you need an operating system reload. Our server...

 Perl Modules

You can see all of the available Perl modules by entering cPanel and clicking the Perl Modules...

 PHP 5.3

Our servers support (i.e. are capable of running) both PHP 5.2 and PHP 5.3 (with a few...

 phpSuExec or suPHP

PHPsuExec (pronounced sue-eksek) is a more secure environment for executable files. SuPHP is...

 Plesk System

We offer only Cpanel/WHM as a control panel for shared and reseller hosting. You can have your...

 RAID

RAID10 is included on all our shared, reseller, VPS, and SEO servers. RAID is not...

 Server specifications, specs

We have several types of hosting, and the hardware specifications will depend on which type of...

 Starting a Website for Beginners

It seems like everyone either has or wants a website. For the latter group--those who...

 Tips on Reducing Propagation Time

After the content transfer, you can create an A record in your existing DNS (most likely on...

 Transfer Time Frame

We require up to 72 hours for all transfer requests. The time will depend on how large is your...

 Understanding Domain Registration

The Registrar can be a different company other than the hosting company. If you register a...

 Upgrading from VPS to VPS

To upgrade to a higher level of VPS, please submit your request sales@hostnit.com This request is...

 Upgrading from Windows Shared to Windows Shared

Please email sales@hostnit.com or create a ticket to sales to upgrade.

 What file system do you use on Linux?

Linux supports many different file systems

 What if I do not qualify for a free transfer, but I still want my sites moved?

Even if you do no qualify for a free transfer from our Transfers team, we can still move your...

 What is the difference between domains vs hosting vs website?

The domain nameThe web-hosting, or serverThe site files themselves The domain name is much...

 What qualifies me for a free transfer?

Host NIT provides free transfers for new accounts within 30 days of sign-up, and to newly...

 What type of software does Host NIT offer wiith shared/reseller accounts?

All shared and reseller accounts come with: Linux x86 CentOS 6 (a free version of RedHat)...

 Will my existing email accounts be transferred over as well?

If your previous hosting company uses cPanel and you are transferring to a Host NIT account...

 Will my server change when I upgrade or downgrade?

There is no server change when you switch plans of the same type.

 Windows Dedicated Server Software

To see a list of what is included with your Windows dedicated plan, www.hostnit.com You can see...

 With whom should I register my domain name?

You can buy your domain names from the cheapest company out there, but you are going to get what...