Migration checklist

Use this list before you change DNS. It does not replace backups or testing — it keeps common surprises visible.

1. 1.Freeze a full backup

   Export databases, download site files, and snapshot email forwarders or mailboxes you still need.

2. 2.Lower DNS TTL early

   A day before cutover, reduce TTL on the domain so DNS changes propagate faster (often 300–600s).

3. 3.Provision HostStack first

   Order the target plan, create cPanel, and verify you can log in before you touch production DNS.

4. 4.Move files & databases

   Restore backups or use migration tools; test wp-admin or your app on a hosts file or temporary URL if available.

5. 5.Verify email & SSL

   Recreate mail accounts, test send/receive, and confirm Let’s Encrypt or your certificate covers the right hostnames.

6. 6.Cut DNS & monitor

   Point A/AAAA and MX records to HostStack; watch logs and open a ticket if you see mail loops or mixed content.