{"id":279808,"date":"2026-09-04T08:29:01","date_gmt":"2026-09-04T08:29:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/blog\/?p=279808"},"modified":"2026-09-04T08:48:37","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T08:48:37","slug":"how-to-migrate-from-shared-hosting-to-dedicated-hosting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/blog\/how-to-migrate-from-shared-hosting-to-dedicated-hosting\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Migrate From Shared Hosting to Dedicated Hosting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To migrate from shared hosting to a dedicated server, back up your site and database, provision and configure the new server, transfer your files, import the database, move your email, test everything on the new server, then update your DNS to go live. Following that order keeps your live site online until the new server is ready, which is what allows the move to happen with little or no downtime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Back up everything. Export your files and database, then download a local copy before you touch anything.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provision the dedicated server. Choose your operating system and control panel, then install your software stack and firewall.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transfer your files. Move them over SFTP or SSH into the correct web root, then fix ownership and permissions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Import the database. Create the new database and user, import your export, then update wp-config.php or your equivalent config file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Move your email. Recreate mailboxes and sync messages or leave email where it is and skip this step.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Test before going live. Preview the site through your hosts file and check every page, form, checkout and certificate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Update DNS. Point your A record or nameservers at the new server and keep both running until propagation finishes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shared hosting works well when you are starting out, and it stops keeping up as your traffic and data grow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The rest of this guide walks through each step in detail, covers what to prepare 24 to 48 hours ahead so the cutover is quick and explains how to protect your rankings and speed after the switch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-signs-it-s-time-to-move-from-shared-to-dedicated-hosting\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Signs it&#8217;s time to move from shared to dedicated hosting<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shared hosting places many sites on the same server, so your performance depends partly on your neighbors. When your own site starts pushing against those shared limits, the symptoms show up quickly. Watching for a few clear signals helps you decide whether an upgrade is due or whether a smaller step will do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Slow load times under traffic:<\/strong> Pages that drag during busy periods or a site that crashes during traffic spikes, often point to resource ceilings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Frequent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/blog\/shared-hosting-resource-limits-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shared Hosting Resource Limits Explained for Website Owners\">resource limits<\/a>:<\/strong> Repeated CPU, RAM or bandwidth warnings from your host suggest your workload has grown past a shared plan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Recurring server errors:<\/strong> Regular 500 or 503 errors during peak hours can mean the server is overloaded.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Isolation and security needs:<\/strong> Sites that handle payments or sensitive customer data generally benefit from hardware that no other account can touch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Custom software or root access:<\/strong> If you need to install specific software, tune server settings or use root access, shared plans usually cannot accommodate that.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Revenue tied to uptime:<\/strong> When <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/blog\/survive-site-downtime\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"How to Survive Site Downtime: Recovery Plans &amp; Uptime Tips\">downtime<\/a> or slow pages cost you sales or search visibility, dependable performance becomes worth the investment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether these signs mean you should move depends on your traffic and workload, so weigh them together rather than acting on a single slow day. For a closer look at the triggers, read the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/blog\/signs-you-need-a-dedicated-server\/\">signs you need a dedicated server<\/a> and to understand what you gain after the move, review the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/blog\/dedicated-hosting-benefits\/\">benefits of dedicated hosting<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-shared-vs-dedicated-hosting-what-actually-changes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Shared vs dedicated hosting: What actually changes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most hosting falls into four common types: shared, VPS, dedicated and cloud. The jump from shared to dedicated is the largest of the common upgrades because it changes how your resources are allocated, how isolated you are and how much control you hold. The comparison below uses the criteria that most affect your decision, so you can see what genuinely changes when you move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Criteria<\/th><th>Shared hosting<\/th><th>Dedicated hosting<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Resources<\/td><td>Shared with many other accounts<\/td><td>Reserved entirely for your site<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Performance<\/td><td>Varies with neighbors&#8217; activity<\/td><td>Consistent, based on your hardware<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Security and isolation<\/td><td>Shared environment, limited isolation<\/td><td>Single-tenant hardware, full isolation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Root access and control<\/td><td>Restricted, no root access<\/td><td>Full root access and configuration control<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Management<\/td><td>Host manages nearly everything<\/td><td>You manage more, or choose managed service<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Best for<\/td><td>New and low-traffic sites<\/td><td>High-traffic, resource-heavy or sensitive sites<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The takeaway is that dedicated hosting trades the convenience and low cost of a shared plan for control, isolation and predictable performance. If you want the full cost, speed and control comparison across every tier, read this breakdown of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/blog\/shared-hosting-vs-dedicated-hosting\/\">shared hosting vs dedicated hosting<\/a> before you commit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-do-you-need-dedicated-hosting-or-would-vps-be-enough\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Do you need dedicated hosting, or would VPS be enough?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For most sites <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/help\/article\/when-to-upgrade-from-shared-hosting-to-vps\">outgrowing shared hosting<\/a>, a VPS is enough. It gives you isolated, guaranteed resources on a shared physical machine at a fraction of dedicated pricing and it fixes the performance problems that push people off shared plans in the first place. Dedicated hosting is the right call only when your traffic volume, compliance requirements or hardware needs exceed what a VPS can deliver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A VPS is enough if:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your traffic is growing steadily but has not maxed out your current plan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You need root access and custom server configuration rather than hardware control<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Budget matters and you want the smallest upgrade that solves the problem<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your resource needs are predictable and fit inside a mid or high tier VPS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Go dedicated if:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You have high, sustained traffic rather than occasional spikes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compliance or security policy requires strict isolation from other tenants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You need control over the hardware and the full software stack<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You already know your resource needs will keep climbing past VPS limits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The deciding factor is usually trajectory, not today&#8217;s numbers. If a VPS covers you for the next year or two, start there. If you can already see yourself hitting its ceiling, move straight to dedicated and avoid a second migration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-before-you-migrate-your-pre-migration-checklist\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Before you migrate: Your pre-migration checklist<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A smooth migration depends on what you do before you touch the new server. Preparation is what prevents data loss, broken configurations and a longer cutover than you planned for. Work through this checklist a day or two ahead so nothing catches you off guard on moving day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Audit your current site:<\/strong> List your files, databases, email accounts, cron jobs and any custom software so nothing gets left behind.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Confirm the new server has room:<\/strong> Check that your dedicated server has enough CPU, RAM and storage to hold everything with headroom to spare.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gather your credentials:<\/strong> Collect your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/help\/article\/beginners-guide-to-ftp-on-bluehost-hosting\">FTP or SFTP logins<\/a>, database details, control panel access and domain registrar login in one place.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Decide managed or unmanaged:<\/strong> Choose your operating system and control panel, and decide whether you or a provider will handle server administration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Schedule a low-traffic window:<\/strong> Pick a time when few visitors are on your site to reduce the impact of any brief disruption.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lower your DNS TTL:<\/strong> Reduce your DNS TTL to 300 to 600 seconds about 24 to 48 hours before the move, which shortens how long the change takes to spread. See <a href=\"https:\/\/developers.cloudflare.com\/dns\/manage-dns-records\/reference\/ttl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how DNS TTL works<\/a> for the mechanics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Take a fresh full backup:<\/strong> Make a complete backup right before you begin, and confirm you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/blog\/wordpress-website-backup-guide\/\">back up your WordPress site<\/a> files and database in full.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With your audit done, your credentials in hand and a fresh backup verified, you&#8217;re ready to start moving. The steps below walk through the migration in the order you should tackle them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-how-to-migrate-your-website-step-by-step\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to migrate your website step by step<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The migration follows the same shape whether you do it yourself or hand it to a provider. You copy everything off the old server, rebuild it on the new one, confirm it works, then point your domain at the new location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your old host and new server both run cPanel, the WHM Transfer Tool moves whole accounts in one operation and replaces Steps 3 through 5. Every Bluehost dedicated plan also includes free migration, so a team can handle most of this for you. Confirm eligibility before you buy, since limits apply to some source hosts. The steps below explain the manual process so you understand what is happening either way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-step-1-back-up-your-website-files-and-database\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 1: Back up your website files and database<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start by creating a complete backup, which serves as both your restore point and the set of assets you will move. Back up your files through cPanel or an FTP client, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/help\/article\/import-a-mysql-database-using-phpmyadmin\">export your database through phpMyAdmin<\/a> or the <code>mysqldump<\/code> command. The <a href=\"https:\/\/developer.wordpress.org\/advanced-administration\/upgrade\/migrating\/\">WordPress migration documentation<\/a> recommends backing up files and the database before you move anything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Download the backup to your own computer and keep more than one copy. Restore one site to a staging location to prove it works, because an untested backup is not a backup. If you generate a cPanel full backup, remember that it is built for server-side transfer between hosts, not for self-restoring inside cPanel, so treat it as a migration package rather than a one-click rollback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-step-2-provision-and-configure-your-dedicated-server\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 2: Provision and configure your dedicated server<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next, prepare the destination so it can run your site. Choose your operating system and control panel, set up root access and install the software stack your site needs, such as PHP and MySQL or MariaDB. Match those versions to your source server, since a PHP mismatch or a missing extension is the most common cause of a blank page after a move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Install your SSL certificate now rather than after the cutover. Free SSL is included with every plan, and if you are issuing a new certificate, use DNS validation, which works while your domain still points at the old server. Configure your firewall and basic security settings before any live traffic reaches the server. AlmaLinux 9 ships with IPTables active, so open the ports your applications and mail need, and recreate any cron jobs from your audit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bluehost provisions dedicated servers within 24 to 48 hours with cPanel and WHM and an AlmaLinux 9 root environment, so order yours at least 48 hours before your cutover window. For a detailed walkthrough of the setup, learn how to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/blog\/dedicated-server-configuration\/\">configure your dedicated server<\/a> including the operating system, control panel and security stack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-step-3-transfer-your-website-files\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 3: Transfer your website files<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the server ready, move your site files across. You can upload them over SFTP or FTP with a client like FileZilla or use SSH with tools such as <code>scp<\/code> or <code>wget<\/code> and then extract a compressed archive with <code>tar<\/code>. For large sites, transferring over SSH is usually faster than a client upload.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Place the files in the correct web root, which is typically <code>public_html<\/code>, so the server can find and serve them. After the transfer, set the correct <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/help\/article\/am-fix-file-ownership\">file ownership and permissions<\/a>, because incorrect permissions are a common cause of errors and blank pages after a move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-step-4-import-and-restore-your-database\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 4: Import and restore your database<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now restore the database and reconnect it to your site. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/help\/article\/am-database-manager\">Create a new database and database user<\/a> on the dedicated server, then import your exported file through phpMyAdmin or the <code>mysql<\/code> command line. Update your configuration file, such as <code>wp-config.php<\/code>, with the new database name, user, password and host so your application can connect. Compare row counts against the source afterward, because a truncated import still shows every table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your domain or file paths change during the move, old URL references stay stored in the database and need updating. Use WP-CLI or a search-replace plugin that protects serialized data and never edit the <code>guid<\/code> column directly, since changing it can break feeds and existing links.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-step-5-migrate-your-email\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 5: Migrate your email<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Email is easy to overlook, so decide early whether it stays with your current provider or moves to the new server. If you keep it where it is, your inboxes keep working while you transfer the site, and you leave your MX records alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If email is moving, recreate each mailbox on the new server and transfer the messages, usually through an IMAP sync or an export and import. Recreate your forwarders, autoresponders and filters too, and copy your SPF and DKIM records across, or your mail starts landing in spam within days. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/help\/article\/dns-management-how-to-modify-mx-records\">Update your MX records<\/a> only when the mail is actually moving to the new server and confirm that mail flows in and out before you rely on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-step-6-test-everything-before-going-live\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 6: Test everything before going live<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before you change anything public, view your site on the new server and check it thoroughly. Preview it by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/help\/article\/how-to-change-your-hosts-file\">editing your local hosts file<\/a>, by using the staging environment included with every plan, or by loading the site on one of your three dedicated IPs, which is the only method that lets you verify the certificate properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Work through your pages, forms, checkout, database-driven features and email, and confirm your SSL certificate covers both the www and non-www versions of your domain. Fix every error you find while the old site is still live, because catching problems now costs you nothing, while catching them after the cutover affects real visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-step-7-freeze-sync-and-update-dns\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 7: Freeze, sync and update DNS<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everything so far happened while the old server kept serving traffic. This step is the only one that costs you downtime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Freeze changes on the old site first. Pause publishing, uploads, admin edits and cron jobs, because anything written after this point has to move twice or not at all. Run a final sync of whatever changed since your first transfer, then compare row counts and file counts against the source. If they do not match, stop. Nothing has switched yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once the counts match, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/blog\/master-domain-pointing-step-by-step-guide-\/\">point your domain<\/a> to the new server by updating your A record or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/help\/article\/modify-nameservers-other-registrars\">nameservers at your registrar<\/a>. Because you lowered your DNS TTL a day or two earlier, the change spreads faster than it would at a default TTL, and how long propagation takes depends on that prior TTL rather than a fixed universal limit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Verify the switch with a DNS checker and keep both servers running until propagation finishes. That is also your rollback: if a site breaks after the switch, revert the DNS record and diagnose while the old server carries traffic. For the cutover details, including DNS updates, 301 redirects and post-migration SEO checks, follow this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/blog\/website-migration-checklist\/\">website migration checklist<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-after-the-migration-protect-performance-and-seo\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>After the migration: Protect performance and SEO<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not cancel your old shared plan the moment the new server responds. Confirm the site is fully live, let propagation finish and watch real traffic reach the new server first. A short overlap costs a little in double billing and protects you from a gap in service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Before you cancel the old plan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Confirm every page loads correctly from the new server<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allow DNS propagation to finish completely<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check that live traffic is hitting the new server, not the old one<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep both plans active through the overlap so service never drops<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Once you are stable, protect rankings and speed<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Set 301 redirects for any URL that changed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recheck <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/blog\/internal-linking-guide\/\">internal links<\/a> so visitors and crawlers land in the right place<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verify your SSL certificate is installed and valid<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitor server logs, uptime and Core Web Vitals to catch regressions early<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Keep the new server maintained<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Firewall active<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Backups scheduled and tested, not just scheduled<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Server software and applications patched<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Faster performance is worth this attention because the business impact has been measured under controlled conditions, not just observed. The <a href=\"https:\/\/web.dev\/case-studies\/vitals-business-impact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Core Web Vitals case studies<\/a> include two worth citing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.dev\/case-studies\/rakuten\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rakuten 24<\/a> split traffic 50\/50 for a month between an optimized landing page and the original and the optimized version returned 53.37% higher revenue per visitor and a 33.13% higher conversion rate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vodafone ran the same kind of landing page A\/B test and found that a 31% better LCP score produced 8% more sales, plus a 15% uplift in lead to visit rate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These are individual company results rather than outcomes you should expect. Both isolated front end performance work on a single page, so hosting is one input among many. What they do show is that the speed a dedicated server enables belongs in a revenue conversation, not just a technical one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-how-bluehost-makes-migrating-to-dedicated-hosting-easier\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Bluehost makes migrating to dedicated hosting easier<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your migration ends on a <a data-id=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/dedicated-hosting\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/dedicated-hosting\">Bluehost dedicated server<\/a>, most of the manual work in this guide is handled for you. Before that matters, though, it is worth checking one limitation that rules the option out entirely for a small set of sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where we are not the right fit<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bluehost dedicated servers do not currently meet ISO or SOC2 standards. If your compliance rules name those certifications, look at providers that hold them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Needs a certified provider: medical, financial or legal sites bound to ISO or SOC2 audit requirements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Well served here: Stores handling payments, high-traffic sites and anything needing isolation from noisy neighbors, without those specific audit obligations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What the migration involves<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Staying inside one provider means you are upgrading a plan rather than changing companies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free migration moves your files, databases and email, so most of the seven steps above are handled for you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your control panel, billing and support relationship carry over unchanged.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Servers are provisioned within 24 to 48 hours, so you can schedule your cutover window in advance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>24\/7 support stays available through the cutover and after it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What you get on the server<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>AlmaLinux 9 with cPanel and WHM, plus full root access<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NVMe storage, DDR5 RAM and AMD EPYC-class CPUs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Three dedicated IPs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>99.99% uptime SLA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>30-day money-back guarantee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That last item is worth noting for the same reason as the caveat above. If the new server does not deliver what you expected, you have a way back out. You can check the current configurations against your own traffic and resource numbers before you schedule anything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can explore Bluehost Dedicated Hosting to see managed dedicated servers with free migration and 24\/7 support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--\n  Bluehost \u2014 Dedicated Hosting CTA banner (embeddable snippet, not a standalone page)\n  Native size: 1000 x 300px \u2014 scales fluidly with container width (uses CSS container queries)\n  Link opens in the SAME tab (no target attribute on the button)\n  Pure HTML + CSS + SVG \u2014 no JavaScript \u2014 so it survives being pasted into any\n  WordPress \"Custom HTML\" block, even under stricter security setups.\n\n  HOW TO USE IN WORDPRESS\n  1. Edit your post\/page.\n  2. Add a \"Custom HTML\" block (Gutenberg) \u2014 or switch the Classic Editor to the \"Text\/HTML\" tab.\n  3. 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!important; font-family:inherit !important;\">Power high-traffic websites with dedicated resources while our experts help manage your hosting environment.<\/p>\n        <a class=\"bh-dedi-cta__button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/dedicated-hosting\">\n          <span>Start Today<\/span>\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            <path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path>\n          <\/svg>\n        <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <!-- Animated infrastructure dashboard graphic (original illustration, inspired only) -->\n      <div class=\"bh-dedi-cta__art\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <div class=\"bh-dash\">\n\n          <div class=\"bh-dash__main\">\n            <div class=\"bh-dash__sheen\"><\/div>\n            <div class=\"bh-dash__titlebar\">\n              <span class=\"bh-dash__tdot\"><\/span>\n              <span class=\"bh-dash__tdot\"><\/span>\n              <span class=\"bh-dash__tdot\"><\/span>\n              <span class=\"bh-dash__ttitle\">Live Metrics<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"bh-dash__grid\">\n              <div class=\"bh-dash__chip\" style=\"--d:.28s\">\n                <span class=\"bh-dash__chip-live\" style=\"--pd:0s\"><\/span>\n                <svg class=\"bh-dash__chip-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\">\n                  <rect x=\"6\" y=\"6\" width=\"8\" height=\"8\" rx=\"1.4\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.4\"><\/rect>\n                  <path d=\"M9 2v3M11 2v3M9 15v3M11 15v3M2 9h3M2 11h3M15 9h3M15 11h3\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n                <span class=\"bh-dash__chip-copy\">\n                  <span class=\"bh-dash__chip-label\">CPU<\/span>\n                  <span class=\"bh-dash__chip-value 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style=\"--pd:1s\"><\/span>\n                <svg class=\"bh-dash__chip-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\">\n                  <ellipse cx=\"10\" cy=\"5.6\" rx=\"7\" ry=\"2.4\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.4\"><\/ellipse>\n                  <path d=\"M3 5.6v8.8c0 1.33 3.13 2.4 7 2.4s7-1.07 7-2.4V5.6\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.4\"><\/path>\n                  <path d=\"M3 10c0 1.33 3.13 2.4 7 2.4s7-1.07 7-2.4\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.4\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n                <span class=\"bh-dash__chip-copy\">\n                  <span class=\"bh-dash__chip-label\">Storage<\/span>\n                  <span class=\"bh-dash__chip-value\">1 TB<\/span>\n                <\/span>\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"bh-dash__chip\" style=\"--d:.52s\">\n                <span class=\"bh-dash__chip-live\" style=\"--pd:1.5s\"><\/span>\n                <svg class=\"bh-dash__chip-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" 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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\n  .bh-dedi-cta-wrap {\n    container-type: inline-size;\n    width: 100%;\n    max-width: 1000px;\n    margin: 0 auto;\n    box-sizing: border-box;\n  }\n\n  .bh-dedi-cta {\n    --bh-blue: #0075FA;\n    --bh-blue-light: #4DA8FF;\n    --bh-navy: #071B3D;\n    --bh-navy-deep: #030E20;\n    --bh-white: #FFFFFF;\n    --bh-ink: #E7F1FF;\n\n    position: relative;\n    width: 100%;\n    \/* No forced aspect-ratio: the card sizes itself from its content (below),\n       so it can never clip text if a host theme's fonts\/line-height make the\n       text taller than the original 1000x300 design assumed. min-height just\n       keeps it from looking too short\/thin at normal widths, and the flex\n       centering keeps content vertically centered when it's shorter than that. *\/\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    min-height: 24cqw;\n    border-radius: 18px;\n    overflow: hidden;\n    isolation: isolate;\n    box-sizing: border-box;\n    background: 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Back up first, build the new server completely, test while the old one is still live and change DNS last. That order is what keeps downtime close to zero.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If dedicated is the right call for your traffic and compliance needs, staying with your current provider removes most of the manual work. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/dedicated-hosting\">Bluehost Dedicated Hosting<\/a> includes free migration of your files, databases and email, provisions servers in 24 to 48 hours and backs it with a 30-day money-back guarantee if the new server does not deliver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The real question is not whether your site feels slow today. It is whether your hosting is sized for the traffic you have or the traffic you are working to earn. Most sites move late, after the slow pages have already cost them something.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-faqs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FAQs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1788508510383\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Can I migrate a non-WordPress website to a dedicated server?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, you can migrate almost any website to a dedicated server, whether it runs on another CMS like Joomla or Drupal or is custom-coded. The process is the same: move your files, export and import your database and update your configuration. 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Preserve your URLs, set 301 redirects for any addresses that change and keep both servers running until DNS propagation completes. Verify your <a title=\"How to Install SSL Certificate on VPS and Dedicated Servers\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/help\/article\/vps-dedicated-installing-ssl\" target=\"_blank\">SSL certificate<\/a> and internal links afterward. A faster, more stable server can actually support your SEO over time rather than harm it.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1788508513339\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How much downtime does migrating from shared to dedicated hosting cause?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Migrating can cause little to no downtime when you test the site fully before the cutover and lower your DNS TTL 24 to 48 hours ahead. 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