Move DNS carefully when changing hosts
Export existing DNS records and distinguish website, mail and verification entries. Prepare and test the new site and certificates before changing records. Monitor both sites, email and HTTPS afterward. Do not remove the old host and backups immediately; record rollback values and allow for DNS caches.
What to check before choosing
Build a small test with the same pages, data and visitor scenarios. Change one condition at a time; save results, dates and unresolved issues. Fix launch blockers before paying for extras.
- Compatibility with your project
- Introductory, renewal and usage costs
- Data export, restoration and migration
- Permissions, updates and support scope
Costs & renewals
Use the official checkout to record introductory and renewal charges, taxes, add-ons and overages separately. Free software does not mean free hosting or maintenance. An advertised monthly equivalent may require prepayment.
A practical next step
Validate your requirements with a non-critical project and record limits and support responses. Verify restoration and export before migrating production; avoid committing your full budget for a long-term discount alone.
