Migration

To migrate a website from another hosting panel to cPGuard X, follow the steps below. This guide explains how to prepare your backup, create a new site, upload files, and restore your database.

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Step 1: Prepare for Migration

Before starting, take a compressed backup of the following from your current hosting panel:

• The public_html directory (your website files)
• The database (usually a .sql file)

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Step 2: Create a Website in cPGuard X

Follow the official guide: Add Website

Once your website is created:

1. Go to the File Manager for the newly created website.

2. Inside the public_html folder, you will find a default index.html file.

   Rename or delete it to avoid conflicts with your actual website’s index.html.

Step 3: Upload Website Files

Click the Import option in the File Manager. You have two ways to upload your files:

Option 1: Upload from Your Local Machine

• Click Upload, then either:

  • Drag and drop your compressed files, or
  • Click Click to Upload, browse, and select your file.

• Wait for the upload to complete (progress bar will reach 100%).

• Repeat the same process to upload your database backup file.

Option 2: Download from a URL

• Click Download
• Paste the URL and click Save
• Once the download reaches 100%, click Close

• Then extract the downloaded compressed file inside the public_html directory.

Step 4: Import the Database

From the cPGuard X dashboard, click on Website, then go to Database.

• Click on + Add Database and provide the required details:

  • Database Name
  • Username
  • Password
  • Privileges

• Then click Create.

• Click phpMyAdmin.

• Select the newly created database.

• Click the Import tab → browse and select your .sql database file → click Go.

Your database is now restored.

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Step 5: Configure Website (e.g., WordPress)

If it’s a WordPress website:

• Open the wp-config.php file inside the public_html directory.
• Update the following details:
  • Database Name
  • Username
  • Password

Use the credentials created in Step 4.

For other platforms, update the relevant PHP configuration file that stores the database connection details.

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Step 6: Set Permissions

Ensure file and folder permissions are set correctly:

• Files: 644
• Folders: 755
• Ownership: owner:www-data

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Step 7: Update DNS

Update your domain’s A record to point to:

• Server IP (where the website is hosted)

Once DNS propagation is complete, verify that:

• The website loads correctly
• The SSL certificate