{"id":35081,"date":"2026-07-17T09:05:52","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T09:05:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?post_type=ht_kb&#038;p=35081"},"modified":"2026-07-21T08:05:26","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T08:05:26","slug":"website-migration-to-1-grid-how-to-prepare","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/website-migration-to-1-grid-how-to-prepare\/","title":{"rendered":"Website Migration to 1-grid: How to Prepare\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Moving your website to 1-grid is simpler than you might think.\u00a0With a little preparation, a website migration is completed with little or no noticeable downtime, in most cases. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide walks you through the essentials, so\u00a0you&#8217;ll\u00a0know exactly what to do before your migration, what to expect while\u00a0it&#8217;s\u00a0happening, and how to make sure everything is working afterwards.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By the end of this guide,&nbsp;you&#8217;ll&nbsp;be ready to move to 1-grid with confidence.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1-grid-Images-for-KB-Articles-1000-x-600-px-79.png\" alt=\"How to Prepare for a Website Migration to 1-grid\" class=\"wp-image-35082\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ht-block-toc  is-style-outline htoc htoc--position-wide toc-list-style-plain\" data-htoc-state=\"expanded\"><span class=\"htoc__title\"><span class=\"ht_toc_title\">Table of Contents<\/span><span class=\"htoc__toggle\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\"><g fill=\"#444\"><path d=\"M15 7H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1z\"><\/path><path d=\"M15 1H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1zM15 13H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span><\/span><div class=\"htoc__itemswrap\"><ul class=\"ht_toc_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-before-you-begin\">Before You Begin&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-steps-to-prepare-for-a-website-migration-to-1-grid\">Follow These Steps<\/a><ul class=\"ht_toc_child_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-1-review-your-current-setup\">1. Review Your Current Setup&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-2-create-a-backup\">2. Create a Backup&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-3-prepare-your-dns\">3. Prepare Your DNS&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-4-move-and-test-your-website\">4. Move and Test Your Website&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-5-go-live\">5. Go Live&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-what-happens-next\">What Happens Next?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-you-re-ready\">You&#8217;re&nbsp;Ready&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-need-help\">Need Help?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-before-you-begin\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Before You Begin<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Before starting your migration, make sure you have:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-an-active-1-grid-hosting-service\">An active <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/hosting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1-grid hosting service<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-access-to-your-current-hosting-account\">Access to your current hosting account&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-access-to-your-domain-s-dns-management\">Access to your DNS settings (if you manage them)\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-a-recent-backup-of-your-website\">A recent backup of your website\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If\u00a0you&#8217;re\u00a0also moving your email service,\u00a0it&#8217;s\u00a0helpful to have a list of your email accounts available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-steps-to-prepare-for-a-website-migration-to-1-grid\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Follow These Steps<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"htoc-1-review-your-current-setup\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Review Your Current Setup<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before moving your website, make sure you know where your website, email and domain are currently managed.\u00a0If your website uses an <a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/what-is-an-ssl-certificate-and-why-do-i-need-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>SSL certificate<\/strong><\/a>, simply make a note of it so it can continue protecting your website after the migration.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"htoc-2-create-a-backup\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Create a Backup<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before making any changes, create a complete backup of your website.\u00a0If available, include your website files,\u00a0databases\u00a0and email data.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"htoc-3-prepare-your-dns\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Prepare Your DNS<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you manage your own <a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/understanding-dns-records-and-how-to-check-these\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>DNS records<\/strong><\/a>, lower your DNS<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Time_to_live\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Time to Live (TTL)<\/a><\/strong> before your migration. This can help your <a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/what-is-a-domain-name-server-dns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>DNS<\/strong><\/a> updates spread more quickly once your website moves to 1-grid.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"htoc-4-move-and-test-your-website\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Move and Test Your Website<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once your new 1-grid hosting environment is ready, migrate your website by <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?s=upload&amp;ht-kb-search=1&amp;lang=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">uploading your website files<\/a> <\/strong>and test that everything is working before updating your DNS.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Take a few minutes to check that:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-your-website-loads-correctly\">Your website loads correctly.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-forms-and-logins-work-as-expected\">Forms and logins work as expected.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-your-ssl-certificate-is-active\">Your SSL certificate is active.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>TIP: <\/strong>Finding any issues before going live helps ensure a smooth experience for your visitors.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"htoc-5-go-live\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Go Live<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When\u00a0you&#8217;re\u00a0happy that everything is working on your new 1-grid hosting service, including the <a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/how-to-update-your-domains-nameservers-at-1-grid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>nameservers<\/strong><\/a>, go ahead and <a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?s=DNS+Zone&amp;ht-kb-search=1&amp;lang=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>update your DNS records<\/strong><\/a> to point to your new server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After updating your DNS, some visitors may still see your\u00a0previous\u00a0website while others reach the new one.\u00a0This is completely normal.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It simply means your DNS changes are being propagated across the internet, a process known as\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/what-is-dns-propagation-and-why-does-it-take-so-long\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DNS propagation<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0Most DNS updates complete within 24 hours, although some may take up to 48 hours.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>IMPORTANT: <\/strong>During this time, keep your\u00a0previous\u00a0hosting service active and continue checking that your website and email are working as expected.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-what-happens-next\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Happens Next?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As DNS propagation completes, more visitors will begin reaching your website on 1-grid until everyone is directed to your new hosting environment.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once everything is working correctly on 1-grid, you can safely continue updating your website as normal.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-related-articles\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Related Articles<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-how-to-change-your-domain-s-nameservers\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/how-to-update-your-domains-nameservers-at-1-grid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>How to Change Your Domain&#8217;s Nameservers&nbsp;<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-understanding-dns-propagation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/what-is-dns-propagation-and-why-does-it-take-so-long\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Understanding DNS Propagation&nbsp;<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-how-to-back-up-your-website\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?s=website+backup&amp;ht-kb-search=1&amp;lang=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>How to Back Up Your Website<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-how-to-restore-a-website-backup\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?s=restore&amp;ht-kb-search=1&amp;lang=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>How to Restore a Website Backup&nbsp;<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-troubleshooting-website-downtime-after-dns-changes\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/website-down-step-by-step-checks-before-contacting-1-grid-support\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Troubleshooting Website Downtime After DNS Changes\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-you-re-ready\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>You&#8217;re&nbsp;Ready<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Website migrations are a normal part of growing your online presence.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With a little preparation, a recent backup and a few simple checks, most websites move to 1-grid smoothly with minimal disruption.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wherever you are in your migration journey,&nbsp;we&#8217;re&nbsp;here to help make your move to 1-grid as simple as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-need-help\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Need Help?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If something&nbsp;doesn&#8217;t&nbsp;look right after your migration, our Support team is here to<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">help<\/a><\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To help us investigate as quickly as possible, have the following ready:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-your-domain-name1\"><em>Your domain name&nbsp;<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-your-hosting-package\"><em>Your hosting package&nbsp;<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-when-the-migration-or-dns-update-was-completed\"><em>When the migration or DNS update was completed&nbsp;<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li 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