Move your app off an old developer's server.
If your software runs on a server or account you do not control, we move it to hosting that is yours, safely and with documentation.
You can move an application off a previous developer's server by copying the code, database and files, rebuilding the environment on hosting you own, testing it, and then switching your domain. If you do not have full access, the running site and a database export are often enough to rebuild it.
Sound familiar?
- The hosting account is under someone else's name.
- You do not have server passwords or root access.
- Nobody knows what else runs on the server.
- The developer is unreachable or asking for ransom.
How we handle it.
Four clear steps, with you informed at each one.
Get what you can
Collect code, database backups, domain and DNS access.
Recreate the setup
Build a clean, documented environment under your own account.
Test
Run the app there and compare it with the original.
Switch domain
Point DNS to the new setup and keep the old one until verified.
Mistakes to avoid.
Switching the domain first
Test everything before DNS changes.
Forgetting scheduled jobs
Cron jobs and background tasks are easy to miss.
Leaving secrets behind
Rotate passwords and keys once you have control.
Common questions.
What if I do not have the source code?
We can often recover from the deployed files and database. It depends on the stack.
Is this legal?
You should only move systems you own or have rights to. We help you confirm ownership first.
How fast can it be done?
Simple apps can move quickly, and we plan it around your business hours.
Let's talk about your project.
Tell us what you have and what is not working. We will reply with an honest view and a clear next step.