If you are migrating to cdmon from another provider, you will need to generate a backup of your current website so that you can import it into your new cdmon hosting.
If you wish to move your website to cdmon on your own, in this guide we will indicate the general steps to do it efficiently, since each website may vary depending on the application or files installed.
Although we offer a free website migration service, we understand that in some situations you may prefer to perform the migration immediately by yourself. Here we explain how you can do it.
Preparation of website files
First of all, make sure to download all the “web” files of the website or websites you want to migrate with us.
To perform the download efficiently, we recommend creating a compressed file of the folder where the files of your website are stored. In most providers, the associated folder is usually called “/public_html” or “/httpdocs”.
The process for generating the compressed file may vary depending on the provider, so we recommend checking the support guides or reviewing the options in your hosting management panel to create the file.
Once you have generated the compressed file, you must access the file manager or FTP of your current hosting provider. It is possible that you can generate the compressed file of the folder directly there.
Once you have downloaded the compressed file to your device, you must connect via FTP to the cdmon hosting to upload this file. We recommend using an FTP manager such as FileZilla:
Next, with the compressed file already uploaded to our hosting, you simply need to extract the file and place it inside the ‘’/web’’ folder, which is the directory where all website files must be located.
With these steps, you will have transferred the files of your website from your old provider to cdmon.
IMPORTANT: The vast majority of websites have CMS applications installed (WordPress, Prestashop, Joomla, etc.) or have a database associated with the website itself. It is necessary to transfer the database files from the old server and import the data into the cdmon server. You must also modify the database configuration file in your web application so that it can work with our server.
Database Export
To begin, you must access the database of your current site. Generally, this is done through tools such as phpMyAdmin, which are usually available in your current hosting control panel.
Once in phpMyAdmin, select the database you want to export. Then navigate to the "Export" tab and choose the export method you prefer. We recommend using the "Quick" option and the "SQL" format for the export, as this will cover most needs.
After selecting the export options, click "Continue" to download the SQL file. Save this file on your computer, as you will need it to import the database into your new cdmon hosting.
Before importing your data, you will need to create a new database in cdmon. You can easily do this from the control panel. Write down the database name, username, and password, as you will need these details to configure your web applications.
With the database already created, it is time to import the content of the file you previously downloaded from the phpMyAdmin of the other provider. To do so, you can access our phpMyAdmin and import the file:
NOTE: phpMyAdmin does not allow importing databases larger than 30MB. If the .sql file you want to import exceeds this size, you will need to upload the file via FTP and import the database from the control panel:
After importing the database, it is essential to review the configuration of your website. This includes updating the connection details in the configuration files of your CMS or application to ensure they point to the new database on our server. You can also verify that all internal links and settings work correctly on our hosting.
IMPORTANT: Once you have completed the migration of your website files and databases, you may also need to move your email accounts. This process is independent and requires a different approach from website migration. At cdmon, we offer an import tool that facilitates this process, allowing you to import your emails directly from another server. However, we understand that some users prefer the convenience of a managed service. For this reason, we offer an email migration service for an additional cost of €30 + VAT.
Remember that if you encounter technical difficulties or require assistance during the migration process, our technical support team is available to help you.