Moving a website from cPanel to mybox involves more than copying files and databases. The hosting environment, management interface, and resource model are different, so some tasks that worked one way in cPanel may work differently after the migration.
This article explains the main changes you can expect when moving from a traditional cPanel-based hosting account to mybox.
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The hosting model is different
Traditional hosting platforms such as cPanel are typically built around fixed plans. Each plan includes a predefined amount of storage, memory, processing power, and additional features. If one resource reaches its limit, the usual solution is to upgrade to a larger plan.
mybox uses Modular Web Hosting. Instead of replacing your entire hosting package, resources can be adjusted independently through Add-ons and Boost Packs.
Traditional hosting vs. Modular Web Hosting
| Traditional hosting | Modular Web Hosting |
|---|---|
| Resources are grouped into predefined plans. | Resources can be adjusted independently. |
| Upgrading usually means moving to another plan. | Only the required resources need to be increased. |
| Features and limits are tied to the selected package. | Hosting environments evolve through Add-ons and Boost Packs. |
The practical difference is that your hosting environment can grow gradually as your website changes.
The control panel is different
mybox does not use cPanel. Website management, email settings, databases, and hosting resources are managed through the mybox panel.
After migration, some familiar sections may appear under different names or in different locations. For example:
- Resource management is handled through Add-ons and Boost Packs.
- Website settings are managed from the Websites section.
- Email accounts and webmail settings are managed separately.
- Databases can be created and managed from the database section of the panel.
Although the interface is different, the underlying hosting components remain the same: websites still rely on files, databases, DNS records, and email services.
Resource limits may be displayed differently
cPanel environments often present hosting limits as part of a package. In mybox, resources such as CPU, memory, storage, and the number of websites are shown individually.
For example, One Box starts with:
- 1 GB of RAM.
- 1 GHz of CPU power.
- 5 GB of storage.
- Support for one website.
These limits can be expanded independently through Add-ons, without changing to a different hosting plan.
File access and website management remain familiar
Most websites continue to use the same technologies after migration.
Depending on your website, you may still use:
- FTP or SFTP to upload files.
- PHP applications such as WordPress.
- MySQL or MariaDB databases.
- DNS records to connect domains and email services.
In most cases, your website itself does not need to be modified simply because it has been moved to mybox.
Email settings may need to be updated
If your email service is also moved, some devices and applications may need to be reconfigured.
For example, you may need to update:
- Incoming and outgoing mail server settings.
- Passwords saved in email clients.
- DNS records related to email delivery.
Webmail access on mybox is available at mail.mybox.com.
DNS changes can take time
If the migration involves changing nameservers or DNS records, the new configuration may not become visible immediately everywhere on the internet.
During this period, some visitors may still reach the old hosting environment while others are directed to mybox. This behavior is expected and usually resolves automatically once DNS propagation is complete.
What to expect after the migration
Most websites continue to function normally after they are moved. However, you may notice differences in the hosting panel, resource management, and the way upgrades are handled.
If something behaves differently than it did in cPanel, this does not necessarily indicate a problem. In many cases, the difference comes from the transition from a traditional hosting model to Modular Web Hosting.