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Moving from another host doesn't have to be painful. We'll help you migrate your server with minimal downtime.

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Choose Your Migration Path

Two ways to get your server moved

Self-Service

For the DIY crowd

Follow our step-by-step guide to migrate your own server. Most migrations take 15-30 minutes.

  • Detailed written guide
  • Video walkthrough available
  • Support if you get stuck
  • Do it on your schedule
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Assisted Migration

We do the heavy lifting

Open a ticket and our team will handle the migration for you. Just provide access to your old host.

  • We transfer everything
  • Verify configs work properly
  • Test before going live
  • Completely free
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What Gets Transferred

Everything you need to keep your community running

World Data

All your worlds, dimensions, and structures. Every block your players placed.

Plugins & Mods

Your entire plugins/mods folder with all configurations intact.

Server Configs

server.properties, spigot.yml, paper.yml - all your tuned settings.

Player Data

Inventories, stats, permissions, economy balances - everything player-related.

Databases

MySQL databases used by your plugins (if applicable).

Permissions

LuckPerms, PermissionsEx, or whatever permission system you use.

Self-Service Guide

Step-by-step migration instructions

1

Download from your old host

Use your old host's file manager or SFTP to download your entire server folder. Make sure to get:

  • World folders (world, world_nether, world_the_end)
  • plugins/ or mods/ folder
  • server.properties and other config files
2

Create your SyteSpace server

Order a plan that matches or exceeds your current resources. Your server will be ready in under 60 seconds.

3

Stop the default server

In your SyteSpace panel, stop the server before uploading files. This prevents conflicts.

4

Upload your files

Use the File Manager to upload your downloaded files. For large transfers, zip everything first - our panel can extract archives.

Tip: Upload a .zip file and use the extract feature. Much faster than uploading individual files.
5

Check your startup config

Make sure the server type (Paper, Forge, etc.) and version match what you were running. Adjust JVM flags if needed.

6

Start and test

Start your server and check the console for errors. Join and verify everything works. Update your DNS/IP if using a custom domain.

Common Issues

Quick fixes for typical migration problems

Server won't start

Cause: Usually wrong Java version or server type mismatch.

Fix: Check Startup tab and ensure version matches your jar file. Paper 1.21 needs Java 21.

Plugins not loading

Cause: Plugins in wrong folder or incompatible versions.

Fix: Ensure plugins are in /plugins/ folder. Check each plugin supports your server version.

World not loading

Cause: World folder name doesn't match server.properties.

Fix: Check level-name in server.properties matches your world folder name exactly.

Database connection failed

Cause: Plugin trying to connect to old host's database.

Fix: Create a new database in our panel and update plugin configs with new credentials.

Still stuck? Our support team is here to help.

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Checklist

Pre-Migration Checklist

Before you start migrating, make sure you have:

  • Full backup from your old host
  • List of your current plugins/mods
  • Note of your server version (e.g., Paper 1.21)
  • Database export (if using MySQL plugins)
  • Copy of your server.properties
  • Time when your server is least busy
migration-checklist.md
# Migration Checklist
[x] Downloaded world files
[x] Downloaded plugins folder
[x] Downloaded configs
[ ] Exported database
[ ] Created SyteSpace server
[ ] Uploaded files
[ ] Tested everything works
[ ] Updated DNS records

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