Moving or restoring a website for beginners: don't be afraid, it's easier than it seems
2025-10-05
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Moving or Restoring a Website for Beginners: Don’t Be Afraid, It’s Easier Than It Seems
Moving a website to a new server or restoring it after a failure can sound like a scary task, especially if you’re new to web development or administration. But don’t panic. With the right approach and a step-by-step plan you can handle it without stress. Below is a breakdown of the whole process: from backup to functionality checks, including ISPmanager and FreePanel panels and local testing via hosts without changing public DNS.