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How to Bulk Transfer / Migrate Backups from cPanel to DirectAdmin

As your business needs evolve, you may want to change your web hosting service provider. In such a scenario, transferring the data of your existing websites to a new hosting service is an important step. In this article, we will explain step by step how to bulk transfer your website data from cPanel to DirectAdmin.

Step 1: Backing up from cPanel

1. Log in to your cPanel account.
2. Click on "File Manager."
3. Select the files you want to back up and compress them into a .zip or .tar.gz file using the "Compress" option.
4. Then, go to "Backups" and download the backup you created.

Step 2: Backing up MySQL Databases

1. Log in to your cPanel account.
2. Open "phpMyAdmin."
3. Select your databases and choose "Export."
4. Download the SQL file.

Step 3: Transferring Data to DirectAdmin

1. Log in to your DirectAdmin account.
2. Go to the "Backup" tab.
3. In the "File Upload" section, upload the files you downloaded from cPanel.
4. Then, in the "Database Upload" section, upload the SQL file you downloaded from cPanel.

Step 4: Creating New Accounts

1. Create a new user account in your DirectAdmin account.
2. Add the necessary domain names for this account's websites.
3. Create databases and grant necessary permissions.

Step 5: Restoring Backups

1. Go to the "Backup" section in your DirectAdmin control panel.
2. Restore the files and databases by selecting them.

Step 6: Updating DNS Settings

1. Go to the DNS management panel of your old hosting provider.
2. Update DNS records to redirect your domain name to your new DirectAdmin account.

Conclusion Your websites and databases have now been successfully transferred to your new DirectAdmin account. You can now manage your sites on the new hosting service and maintain your business's online presence seamlessly.

By following these steps, you can easily transfer your website data from cPanel to DirectAdmin. However, make sure to follow each step carefully and ensure that you back up your data securely.