How to Migrate Your Website to Sakurahost
Unhappy with your current host? We will migrate your entire website — files, databases, emails — for free, with zero downtime. Here is how it works.
Option 1: We do it for you (recommended)
Every Sakurahost hosting plan includes free white-glove migration. Just sign up, submit a support ticket with your old hosting credentials, and our team handles everything:
- Full website files and folder structure
- All MySQL/MariaDB databases
- Email accounts, folders, and messages
- DNS configuration and nameserver update
- SSL certificate provisioning
- Post-migration testing and verification
How to request free migration
- 1. Sign up for a hosting plan
- 2. Submit a support ticket with subject “Free Migration Request”
- 3. Include your old host's cPanel URL, username, and password
- 4. We migrate everything within 2-4 hours — you get notified when done
Option 2: cPanel-to-cPanel migration (DIY)
Create a full backup on your old host
In your old cPanel, go to Backup → Download a Full Account Backup. This creates a .tar.gz file with all your files, databases, and email.
Upload to Sakurahost
In your new Sakurahost cPanel, go to Backup → Restore. Upload the backup file. cPanel automatically restores everything.
Update nameservers
Point your domain to Sakurahost nameservers: ns1.sakurahost.co.tz and ns2.sakurahost.co.tz. DNS propagation takes 1-24 hours.
Verify everything works
Check your website, email, and databases. SSL is provisioned automatically. If anything looks wrong, contact our 24/7 support.
Why switch to Sakurahost?
- Local servers in Dar es Salaam — faster for Tanzanian visitors
- Pay with mobile money (M-Pesa, Airtel Money, Selcom) — no foreign card
- 24/7 support in Swahili and English
- Free SSL, free domain (Sungura/Faru plans), daily backups
- Same-day money-back guarantee
- TZNIC-accredited .TZ domain registrar
Frequently asked questions
Is migration free?
Yes. All Sakurahost hosting plans include free white-glove migration. Our team handles the entire process — you do not need to do anything technical.
Will my website go down during migration?
No. We migrate your site to our servers first, then update DNS. There is zero downtime. Your site stays live on the old host until the new one is ready.
How long does migration take?
Most migrations are completed within 2-4 hours. Complex sites with large databases may take up to 24 hours. We schedule migrations at your convenience.
Can you migrate my emails too?
Yes. We migrate all email accounts, folders, and messages. Your email continues working throughout the process.
Switch to Sakurahost — we migrate for free
Zero downtime. Files, databases, and email. Completed in 2-4 hours.