Migrate from shared hosting to a VPS

Move from shared hosting to a HolyCloud VPS: checklist, DNS, SSL and cut-over.

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Migrate from shared hosting to a VPS

When shared hosting saturates, an NVMe VPS restores control.

Checklist

Order a VPS (or Cheap VPS to start)
Install LEMP/LAMP or Docker
Copy files + DB
Test on IP / subdomain
Switch DNS (low TTL first)
Let’s Encrypt SSL

Order

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