Migration & Onboarding
Moving to Panther & Cub Hosting should be simple and low-stress.
We handle the heavy lifting — you just provide us with access to your current setup.
Migration Fees
Migration fees apply for existing sites moving from another host. See Billing & Pricing for current rates.
Note: If we build your site from scratch, no migration fee applies.
What We Need from You
- Domain access → either registrar login (so we can move to Cloudflare) OR we'll provide DNS records for you to update.
- Existing host login (cPanel, Plesk, FTP/SFTP, or control panel).
- Application admin access (if applicable).
- Any special notes (custom integrations, dependencies, email routing).
Domain management options:
- Option 1: Transfer domain to Cloudflare (we manage fully, included in migration fee).
- Option 2: Keep domain at current registrar (you update DNS records we provide).
Migration Workflow
- Initial access → you send us the above details securely.
- Full backup → we copy site files + databases.
- Server setup → we provision your site on pooled or private hosting.
- Testing → staging copy checked for functionality (forms, checkout, integrations, etc.).
- DNS switch → point your domain to the new server.
- Post-launch checks → confirm SSL, redirects, and speed.
Downtime Expectations
- Most migrations: 0–30 minutes downtime during DNS cutover.
- For larger/e-commerce sites: we can schedule migration during low-traffic hours.
- Optional: DNS TTL pre-adjustment for faster propagation.
After Migration
- SSL certificate is issued automatically.
- Backups are enabled immediately.
- Updates scheduled per your hosting plan.
- You receive updated admin credentials if applicable.