Moving to Netcetera

Before you start

Ensure that you have a full working copy of your website files, databases, cgi scripts, etc. stored on your computer. Make a record of any email address settings and passwords from your current hosting provider.

Your new Netcetera Account

Order your chosen Netcetera web hosting service using an email address that is on a different domain from the one you are initially wishing to transfer.

Upload your website via FTP address or the online file manager in the control panel, install and configure any databases and scripts. Setup your email accounts.
Test your website with your instant access url. eg http://mynewsite.soon2be.co.uk

The Switch

Contact your Domain registrar and have the DNS information for your domain changed to point at the corresponding Netcetera's Name Servers:

ns1.nameservers.co.uk
ns2.nameservers.co.uk

In approximately 12-24 hours check your domain name to ensure it is now pointing to your new Netcetera web server.
At that point you should cancel service with your previous host provider. Make sure they remove your domain name from their DNS servers.

Check you EMail Settings

Check the email settings in your email software to make sure your settings work with the new service. This should read something similar to:

Incoming POP3 Server: mail.yourdomain.com
Outgoing (SMTP) Server: mail.yourdomain.com
Login: Your full email address

Relax...

Enjoy reliable, hassle free, supported hosting service with Netcetera and best of luck with your online venture.