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Preview a migrated website before changing public DNS.
Search all articlesPreview a migrated website before changing public DNS
Preview a migrated website with its real hostname before changing DNS. Test TLS, pages, forms and data, then decide whether the new host is ready.
Read the guide →Website migrationPlan a website move with a reversible DNS cutover
Plan a website hosting migration with tested backups, safe DNS cutover and rollback. Prevent split database writes and keep mail working during the move.
Read the guide →Website migrationMove a database and verify character encoding
Migrate a MariaDB database and verify character encoding. Compare schema, row counts and non-ASCII text before switching the application to the new database.
Read the guide →Website migrationCheck forms and transactional mail after migration
Test website forms and transactional email after a hosting migration. Trace submission, queue and recipient delivery, then fix the failing part of the route.
Read the guide →Website migrationInventory PHP dependencies before moving a site
Check PHP versions, extensions, databases and cron dependencies before a website migration. Compare the actual destination and test important application tasks.
Read the guide →Website migrationFix mixed content after moving a site to HTTPS
Fix mixed-content warnings after an HTTPS migration. Find blocked HTTP scripts, styles and media, correct their URLs and verify the website still works.
Read the guide →Website migrationCheck redirects when a website changes host
Check website migration redirects without creating loops. Map changed URLs, inspect status and Location headers, and preserve relevant old links.
Read the guide →Website migrationHand over an agency client site with clear access
Hand over an agency client website with clear ownership and named access. Verify hosting, deployment, domain and recovery control before revoking old permissions.
Read the guide →Website migrationCheck for exposed secrets after a website move
Check for exposed secrets after a website migration. Contain public files, preserve redacted evidence, rotate credentials and verify the corrected deployment.
Read the guide →Website migrationPrepare an application-consistent backup
Prepare an application-consistent website backup. Coordinate file and database capture, account for writes and verify the recovery set on an isolated target.
Read the guide →Website migrationTest a restore without overwriting production
Test a website or VPS backup restore without overwriting production. Isolate the copy, verify application data and files, and record recovery limits.
Read the guide →Website migrationRemove an accidental noindex rule after a website move
Remove an accidental noindex after a website migration. Check HTML and response headers, preserve staging protection and verify the final public page.
Read the guide →Website migrationCheck a public page blocked by robots.txt after a website move
Fix an accidental robots.txt block after a website move. Check the exact host, matching crawl rules and public URL without exposing private areas.
Read the guide →Website migrationCheck a wrong canonical destination after a website move
Fix a wrong canonical URL after a website migration. Compare declared and Google-selected URLs, locate the signal owner and align the final public page.
Read the guide →Website migrationHow to check whether a website uses HTTPS
Check a website’s HTTPS connection, certificate warning and HTTP redirect. Test every hostname, then separate TLS problems from mixed content.
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