Transferability from Common Hosts: What Can Be Migrated to Bluehost
Transferring your website from another hosting provider can be straightforward when you know what content can be moved and what limitations may apply. Transferability from common hosts depends on the hosting platform, control, panel, and how your existing host stores website data.
This guide explains Bluehost's migration options, what can be transferred from popular hosts, and why some websites may not be eligible for a full migration.
If you select a 1-month term for VS or Dedicated hosting, a one-time migration fee of $199.00 applies.
Migration requests can be submitted through the Bluehost Portal. Please note that migrations outside the eligible plans are offered as a paid service.
Understanding migration terms
Because hosting providers use different systems, not all content can always be migrated. The terms below explain what is possible during a migration.
- Can Be Migrated - This indicates whether website content can be transferred from the source host. Some providers use proprietary systems that prevent a full migration.
- Full Backup - This shows whether a full cPanel backup can be created and used to migrate content. Full backups allow the most complete transfers, including files, databases, and settings.
Migration eligibility indicators
The table below uses the following indicators:
| Legend | Can Be Migrated | Full Backup |
|---|---|---|
| ✔ | Can be Migrated / Full Backup | The host’s main plans support migration. Some newer proprietary features may not transfer. |
| ✻ | Proprietary System | The host uses a proprietary platform. Only limited content may be available using their backup tools. |
| ❖ | Partial Backup Only | A full backup is not possible. Website files and databases must be downloaded manually. |
| ✘ | Not Transferable | The host does not allow access to transferable website content. |
Backup size and requirements
If your existing hosting account:
- Is under 4 GB and has enough free space, a backup can usually be created.
- Supports cpbackup-excludes, larger backups may still be possible, though files may need to be downloaded manually.
Common hosts and transferability overview
Below is a general overview of transferability from commonly used hosts. This list is not exhaustive, but it covers many popular providers.
| Host | Panel | Can be Migrated | Full Backup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1&1 | non-cPanel | ✔ | ❖ |
| 1&1 eshop | non-cPanel | ✘ | ✘ |
| 1&1 MyWebsite | non-cPanel | ✘ | ✘ |
| A Small Orange | cPanel | ✔ | ✔ |
| Blogger / Blogspot | non-cPanel | ✻ | ✻ |
| Bluehost | cPanel | ✔ | ✔ |
| Cloud Access | non-cPanel | ✻ | ✻ |
| DreamHost | non-cPanel | ✔ | ❖ |
| Duda | non-cPanel | ✘ | ✘ |
| GoDaddy | non-cPanel | ✔ | ❖ |
| GoDaddy | cPanel | ✔ | ✔ |
| GoDaddy Website Tonight | non-cPanel | ✘ | ✘ |
| Google Sites | non-cPanel | ✘ | ✘ |
| Homestead | non-cPanel | ✘ | ✘ |
| HostGator | cPanel | ✔ | ✔ |
| HostGator | non-cPanel | ✔ | ❖ |
| HostMonster | cPanel | ✔ | ✔ |
| HostNine | cPanel | ✔ | ✔ |
| InMotion | cPanel | ✔ | ✔ |
| Intuit | non-cPanel | ✘ | ✘ |
| iPage | non-cPanel | ✔ | ❖ |
| IXwebhosting | non-cPanel | ✔ | ❖ |
| JustHost | cPanel | ✔ | ✔ |
| LiquidWeb | cPanel | ✔ | ✔ |
| LiquidWeb | non-cPanel | ✔ | ❖ |
| MediaTemple | non-cPanel | ✔ | ❖ |
| Network Solutions | non-cPanel | ✔ | ❖ |
| NetFirms | non-cPanel | ✔ | ❖ |
| Microsoft Office Live Small Business / Microsoft 365 | non-cPanel | ✘ | ✘ |
| Rackspace | non-cPanel | ✔ | ❖ |
| Site5 | cPanel | ✔ | ✔ |
| SMCing.com | non-cPanel | ✘ | ✘ |
| Spry | cPanel | ✔ | ✔ |
| Squarespace | non-cPanel | ✘ | ✘ |
| VistaPrint | non-cPanel | ✘ | ✘ |
| web.com | non-cPanel | ✘ | ✘ |
| Website Tonight | non-cPanel | ✘ | ✘ |
| Weebly | non-cPanel | ✘ | ✘ |
| Wix | non-cPanel | ✘ | ✘ |
| WordPress.com | non-cPanel | ✻ | ✻ |
| Yahoo! | non-cPanel | ✻ | ❖ |
Hosts we cannot migrate from
Bluehost cannot migrate websites from hosts that do not allow access to:
- Website files (FTP access)
- Databases
- Database contents
Without access to these components, it is not possible to copy or transfer a website.
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Summary
Hosting transferability varies depending on your current provider and the level of access available to your website files and databases. While many cPanel-based hosts support full migrations, proprietary platforms may limit what can be transferred. Reviewing transferability details ensures a smoother migration and helps you plan your move to Bluehost effectively.
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