Free Hosting Migration

Ready to change web hosting companies?

When you buy a Rebel hosting package, our experienced migration team handles everything for you. We move your site and email setup to your new Rebel server, all without downtime or any extra fees.

Let's chat about your needs. Submit your info to get started.

Why move your website to Rebel?

Your web hosting company has a big impact on the speed and uptime of your website. If you're dealing with slow or spotty hosting, it can hurt your search rankings and reduce your web traffic. That's where Rebel comes in — we're proud to offer fast, reliable hosting services for business websites, personal blogs, e-commerce shops, and more. With Rebel web hosting, you never need to worry about downtime or slow load times.

Making the switch from (name withheld!) was very easy. Rebel was fast, accurate, and very helpful with all their sales and, especially, tech advice. I look forward to a productive future as a Rebel!

- Kevin Burns
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Great job! Mike was very courteous and helpful. He completed the migration of our website quickly without any problems. He took the time to answer a few questions in person. It was a pleasure working with him.

- Paul from Toronto
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Really impressed with the level of service provided. Mike on the migration team is especially helpful. I highly recommend!

- Chris Bruce
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Been using Rebel as a domain registrar since the early 2000s when they were called DomainsAtCost. I’ve stuck with them for almost 20 years already because of one thing: the best customer service. No matter what happens they’re always there, ready to help, and just a pleasure to deal with. Highly recommended for any services they offer.

- Crackmacs
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How to Migrate Your Website to Rebel for Free

Our team understands that changing hosting providers can be confusing — that's why we go to great lengths to make the process easier for you with our 4 step approach.
Step 1:
Sign up for a Rebel hosting package
Choose the hosting package that's right for you. Feel free to reach out to our service department for advice; we can help you identify the package that works for your website and budget.
Step 2:
Provide access to your website
Reach out to our migration team, and provide us with access to your website. This allows us to copy the site files. At this point, your work is done — we'll take it from here.
Step 3:
Wait for Migration to Complete
It usually takes a few days to complete the migration process. Your website will stay up and running the entire time, so you won't notice an interruption in service. Read More
Step 4:
Complete your Email Setup
Our team maps your existing email settings to your new Rebel hosting package; then, we walk you through the quick setup process, so you can get back to work.

Rebel takes the hassle out of website migrations; we've migrated more than 1,800 websites

If you're new to site migration, the process can be tricky — a single error or missed file can break the website. The Rebel website migration service eliminates that risk completely. Our expert technicians use a secure transfer process, a full backup, and extensive testing so that your data is safe and fully protected at all times.

At Rebel, we know that downtime affects your web traffic and your revenue. We ensure that your website remains live and available to visitors throughout the migration process. Your customers can continue to use the site, so you don't lose out on leads, sales, or profits.

Benefits of migrating your website to Rebel

No risk or commitment
There's no risk to sign up for Rebel web hosting — we're so confident you'll love our service that we offer a 30-day money-back guarantee with every package.
99.9% uptime guarantee
Your Rebel hosting package comes with a 99.9% uptime guarantee. We use AWS servers for security and speed, and we offer regular backups to protect your website data.
Global server locations
Rebel works with top-tier partners to offer server locations around the world. Whether your customers are located in Canada, United States or abroad, our global servers deliver speed, reliability, and security.
Award-winning customer support
Anytime you need assistance with your site, our friendly, tech-savvy support team is standing by to help. We're available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

What kind of websites do we migrate?

The Rebel migration service is available for the following types of websites:
Wordpress
Joomla
Drupal
Custom HTML

Hosting plans with you in mind

Rebel offers both shared and private hosting. Shared hosting is an affordable and secure option for smaller websites and those with lower traffic levels. If you run a large website, a virtual private server (VPS) offers the extra space, security, and administrative access you need to control and configure the hosting environment. All of our hosting plans use the Plesk control panel for easy, intuitive management.
Power
Power hosting packages offer an affordable, secure way to get started online. Each Power plan provides space on a shared server; these plans are great options if you have a smaller website, or if your monthly traffic is low. Choose from a variety of budget-friendly packages based on your storage needs, email requirements, and number of domains.
Super Power
If you run a large, high-traffic website or a booming e-commerce business, a virtual private server (VPS) offers the extra space, speed, and security you need. Each of our VPS packages comes with full administrative access, so you can control and configure the hosting environment to suit your company's needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

It usually takes a few days to complete the migration process. Your website will stay up and running the entire time, so you won't notice an interruption in service. First, our team makes a complete copy of your website. Then, they transfer it to your new Rebel hosting package and test the site thoroughly. When we're satisfied that everything is working correctly, we'll help you point your URL to the Rebel servers. You'll get an update at each stage of the process, and if you have questions, our migration technicians are always happy to help.
You qualify for free website migration when you purchase a new hosting plan. As soon as you complete the purchase of a hosting package, you can reach out to the migration team to initiate the process.
No; these platforms use proprietary technology, so they're not compatible with our standard migration process. However, we're happy to find a solution to help you move to Rebel — contact us to discuss your options.
In most cases, we can complete the migration process in a few days. If you're in a hurry, let us know; we can accommodate urgent migration requests to keep your site up and running.
We use FTP to access and copy your website; you'll simply need to provide the IP address, username, and password for your existing server. Don't worry if you don't know where to find those details; we'll help you locate them.
Our migration team copies all the files in your website, including your email mailbox and folder structure. During a Joomla, Drupal, or WordPress migration, we'll also copy your dashboard; the back end of your site will look exactly the same. The only thing that we can't copy is your address book — your migration representative will advise you to back up your contacts.
After we copy your website to our Rebel servers, we run a local copy. Before the site goes live, we triple-check all the functions and scripts to ensure that everything looks and works the way it should.
No. Rebel's migration service makes an exact copy of your site. It will look and function exactly as it does with your existing hosting company.
You'll need to purchase a Rebel hosting package and wait for the migration to complete before you cancel your existing hosting.
Transferring a domain is a separate process that's not included in our free website migration service. If you want to migrate your domain to Rebel, we can help; contact us to get started.
Your website is made up of a collection of files that are stored on your hosting company's server. Migrating a website simply means that you move your site files from one server to another. For most site owners, it's only necessary to migrate a site when switching hosting providers or moving to a private server.
When you switch to Rebel, we migrate your website for free. Our no-cost migration service is available with all hosting plans, so you can make the switch with confidence and peace of mind.

Not sure which type of hosting is right for your site and growth goals?

Contact Rebel's customer service team; we'll help you find the best fit.