Category: Domain Name System

Section 1: Transferring from GoDaddy to Systron.net

Introduction:

Moving your website, domain, and email accounts from GoDaddy to Systron.net involves a few key steps. In this tutorial, we’ll guide you through each stage, complete with screenshots, so you can seamlessly migrate to Systron.net without data loss or downtime.

Step 1: Prepare for the Transfer

1. Log into your GoDaddy Account
   • Navigate to GoDaddy’s login page and enter your credentials.
   • Screenshot: Capture the GoDaddy login page.
2. Unlock Your Domain
   • Go to “My Products” → “Domains”.
   • Locate the domain you wish to transfer and click “Manage”.
   • Scroll down to find the “Additional Settings” section.
   • Click on “Domain Lock” and toggle it off.
3. Get the Authorization Code (EPP Code)
   • In the same “Additional Settings” section, click on “Get Authorization Code”.
   • The code will be emailed to your registered email address.
4. Disable Privacy Protection (if applicable)
   • If you’ve purchased domain privacy protection, go to “Domain Privacy” settings and disable it.

Step 2: Backup Your Website and Email Accounts

1. Website Backup:
   • Access GoDaddy’s cPanel.
   • Navigate to “Files” → “Backup Wizard”.
   • Click “Backup” → “Full Backup” and select the directory where your website files are stored.
   • Once the backup is generated, download the .tar.gz file to your local system.
2. Email Backup:
   • If using GoDaddy’s email service, open your email client (e.g., Outlook).
   • Go to “File” → “Open & Export” → “Import/Export”.
   • Choose “Export to a file” → “Outlook Data File (.pst)” and select the email account.
   • Complete the export and save the .pst file.

Step 3: Update DNS Records for Systron.net

1. Log into GoDaddy’s DNS Settings:
   • Go to “My Products” → “Manage DNS”.
   • Note down your A Records, MX Records, and any Custom CNAME Records.
2. Modify the DNS Records at Systron.net:
   • After the transfer is complete, go to Systron.net’s DNS Management Panel.
   • Replicate the DNS settings using the details you noted.

Step 4: Transfer the Domain to Systron.net

1. Initiate the Transfer at Systron.net:
   • Log into your Systron.net Account.
   • Go to “Domain Services” → “Transfer Domain”.
   • Enter your domain name and paste the Authorization Code you received from GoDaddy.
   • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the transfer.
2. Approve the Transfer:
   • Check your email for a transfer confirmation from GoDaddy.
   • Click the “Approve Transfer” link in the email.

Step 5: Upload Website Data and Restore Emails

1. Upload Website Files:
   • Use Systron.net’s cPanel File Manager or an FTP client like FileZilla.
   • Navigate to “Public_html” and upload the .tar.gz backup file.
   • Extract the file and ensure all directories are correctly placed.
2. Restore Email Accounts:
   • Set up email addresses using Systron.net’s Email Management panel.
   • Use Outlook to import the .pst file for each email account.

Step 6: Verify the Migration

1. Check Website Functionality:
   • Test your website using the new URL at Systron.net.
   • Check for broken links, missing images, and database connectivity.
2. Test Email Accounts:
   • Send and receive test emails to ensure that they are correctly routed through Systron.net’s mail servers.

Section 2: Transferring from Hostinger to Systron.net

Step 1: Unlock Domain and Get the Authorization Code

1. Log into Hostinger and navigate to the “Domains” section in the hPanel dashboard.
2. Click on the specific domain you want to transfer.
3. Unlock the Domain:
   • Look for the “Domain Lock” option under Domain Settings.
   • Toggle it Off to unlock the domain.
4. Get the EPP Code (Authorization Code):
   • Scroll to the “Transfer” section and click on “Request EPP Code”.
   • Hostinger will send the EPP Code to your registered email address.

Step 2: Backup Website and Email Accounts

1. Website Backup:
   • In hPanel, go to “Files” → “Backups”.
   • Choose “Generate New Backup”.
   • Once the backup is complete, download the generated .zip file to your local system.
2. Database Backup (if applicable):
   • Access “phpMyAdmin” from the “Databases” section.
   • Select your website’s database, click on “Export”, and download the .sql file.
3. Email Backup:
   • If using Hostinger’s email services, open hPanel and go to “Emails”.
   • Click on the specific email account.
   • Use the “Export” feature to save your emails to your local system.

Step 3: Update DNS Records

1. Log into the hPanel DNS Zone Editor.
2. Note down your existing A, MX, CNAME, and TXT Records.
3. After transferring to Systron.net, replicate these records in Systron.net’s DNS Management Panel.

Step 4: Initiate the Domain Transfer to Systron.net

1. Log into your Systron.net account.
2. Go to the “Transfer Domain” section and enter your domain name.
3. Paste the EPP Code received from Hostinger and initiate the transfer.
4. Check your email for a transfer confirmation link and approve it.

Step 5: Restore Website and Emails at Systron.net

1. Upload Website Files:
   • Use the File Manager in Systron.net’s cPanel or an FTP client.
   • Navigate to “Public_html” and upload your backup .zip file.
   • Extract and place the files in their respective directories.
2. Restore Databases:
   • Use phpMyAdmin in Systron.net’s cPanel.
   • Create a new database and import the .sql file.
3. Restore Emails:
   • Set up the same email addresses in Systron.net.
   • Import your emails using tools like Outlook.

Step 6: Final Verification

• Test your website and email functionality.

Section 3: Transferring from BlueHost to Systron.net

Step 1: Unlock Domain and Get EPP Code

1. Log into BlueHost and go to “Domains”.
2. Click on “Manage” next to the domain you want to transfer.
3. Unlock the Domain:
   • In the Domain Management section, find the “Registrar Lock” option.
   • Toggle it to Off.
4. Get the Authorization Code:
   • Scroll down to the “Transfer” section and click on “Get EPP Code”.
   • BlueHost will email the code to your registered email address.

Step 2: Backup Your Website and Email Data

1. Website Backup:
   • Go to cPanel and click on “Backup”.
   • Select “Generate Full Backup” and download the .tar.gz file.
2. Database Backup:
   • In cPanel, access “phpMyAdmin”.
   • Select your database, click “Export”, and download the file.
3. Email Backup:
   • Open Webmail and go to “Export” under Account Settings.
   • Save your email data to a .mbox or .pst file.

Step 3: Modify DNS Records

1. Go to DNS Zone Editor in BlueHost’s cPanel.
2. Document all existing DNS records (A, CNAME, MX, and TXT).
3. Update these records at Systron.net once the domain transfer is complete.

Step 4: Transfer Domain to Systron.net

1. Log into Systron.net and go to “Transfer Domain”.
2. Enter your domain and the EPP Code received from BlueHost.
3. Confirm the transfer request via the approval email sent by BlueHost.

Step 5: Restore Data and Emails at Systron.net

1. Upload Website Files:
   • Use cPanel File Manager at Systron.net.
   • Upload the .tar.gz backup file and extract it.
2. Import Database:
   • In phpMyAdmin, create a new database and import the .sql file.
3. Email Restoration:
   • Set up the same email addresses and import your .mbox or .pst files.

Step 6: Test and Verify

• Test the website and email functionality.

Section 4: Transferring from BigRock to Systron.net

Step 1: Unlock Domain and Get the Authorization Code

1. Log into your BigRock account and go to “Domain Management”.
2. Unlock the Domain:
   • In the “Security” section, turn off “Domain Lock”.
3. Get the Authorization Code:
   • Click on “Get EPP Code” in the “Transfer” section.
   • The code will be sent to your registered email.

Step 2: Backup Website and Email Accounts

1. Website Backup:
   • Access BigRock’s cPanel.
   • Navigate to “Files” → “Backup Wizard”.
   • Click “Full Backup” and download the generated backup file.
2. Database Backup:
   • Open phpMyAdmin, select your database, and click “Export”.
3. Email Backup:
   • Go to Email Accounts in cPanel.
   • Use an email client like Thunderbird to export emails from your BigRock account.

Step 3: Update DNS Records

1. In BigRock’s DNS Management panel, take note of your DNS settings.
2. After the transfer is complete, update these records in Systron.net’s DNS panel.

Step 4: Transfer the Domain to Systron.net

1. Log into Systron.net and navigate to “Domain Transfer”.
2. Enter your domain name and paste the EPP Code.
3. Approve the transfer via the link sent by BigRock.

Step 5: Restore Website and Email Data at Systron.net

1. Upload Website Files:
   • Use the File Manager to upload the backup file and extract it.
2. Import Databases:
   • Create a new database and import your .sql file using phpMyAdmin.
3. Email Setup:
   • Set up email addresses and import the backup data.

Step 6: Test the Website and Email Services

• Visit your site to check for functionality.
• Send and receive emails to ensure everything is set up correctly.