Migration · 1 hour · Zero data loss

Migrate from Hostinger to Valebyte

Q: Will Hostinger refund unused balance?

It depends on the plan. Most Hostinger plans refund pro-rata for hourly billing or remaining month. Check their billing page or contact support before closing.

Q: How fast is the actual cutover?

DNS propagation 5-30 min if TTL=300 was set 24h before. DB dump+restore: 10 GB ~ 5 min, 100 GB ~ 30 min, 1 TB ~ a few hours over 1 Gbps. User-visible downtime if scripted: 5-15 minutes.

Q: Can I run my Docker Compose stack on Valebyte?

Yes. Valebyte VPS provides full root on KVM. AlmaLinux 9, Ubuntu 22/24, Debian 12 are available — Docker works out of the box. `docker-compose.yml` migrates unchanged.

Q: Do you have an API?

VPS create/destroy/snapshot/rebuild/console is fully API-driven (HostPVE-powered). Dedicated server ordering is currently manual fulfillment within 1-24 hours; full API by Q3 2026.

Q: Can I migrate without downtime?

Yes with database replication (logical or physical) before cutover, then DNS flip. Most users accept 5-15 min as it's much simpler. Real zero-downtime is proportional to your service architecture — we can advise on a free call.

Q: What about IP-based licenses?

Licenses tied to specific IPs (Plesk, cPanel, MetaTrader, IDS appliances) need re-issuing. Talk to your license vendor before cutover.

Move from Hostinger to Valebyte: monthly billing without yearly commitment, dedicated vCPU, full root on real KVM.

Choose VPS from $7.59 Migration checklist (12 steps)

Why people leave Hostinger

Yearly-only billing for the cheapest prices

Hostinger advertises $5-8/mo prices but they require 24-48 month contracts. Renewal pricing is 2-3x higher. Real monthly billing is much pricier.

CPU oversell on entry KVM plans

Hostinger KVM plans rely on shared vCPU with overcommit. Real-world performance under load is below dedicated-vCPU competitors at the same price.

Aggressive upselling and renewal traps

Cart upsells, surprise add-ons (SSL, backup, domain protection), and renewal at full price (2-3x intro) catch many customers.

Limited control panel for VPS

Hostinger's VPS panel is improving but lacks features (real-time snapshot, KVM console redesign, robust API). Built more for shared hosting clientele.

Mostly EU and US locations

5-7 datacenters covering EU, US, BR, IN, SG. Coverage in MENA, Africa, smaller LATAM is thin. Multi-provider catalogs cover wider.

Mainstream support, not technical

Support is friendly but light-touch — designed for first-time hosting buyers, not for engineers troubleshooting a niche issue.

Hostinger vs Valebyte: honest comparison

No marketing — actual differences. Including where they win.

Feature	Hostinger	Valebyte
Advertised cheap VPS	KVM 1 — $5/mo (with 24-month commit), 4 GB shared	VPS-XS — $7.59/mo monthly, 2 GB dedicated
Renewal price	2-3x intro after first term	Same price every month, no renewal jump
Billing options	Monthly available but priced higher	Monthly billing as default, no commitment
CPU type	Shared vCPU with overcommit	Dedicated vCPU on every plan
Network	100 Mbps - 1 Gbps depending on plan	10 Gbps unmetered on every VPS
Locations	EU, US, BR, IN, SG	Multi-provider: FR, NL, DE, NO, JP, IN, US, ZA, AE, BR
KVM console	Yes (basic)	Yes (noVNC + serial)
Snapshot/backup	Limited, sometimes paid add-on	Free snapshots included
API	Partial (hAPI, in development)	HostPVE-powered REST API
Payment methods	Card, PayPal, crypto (limited regions)	Stripe, Square, SEPA, USDT/BTC/ETH/TON, MIR/SBP

Migration checklist: 12 steps

Total time — 1 hour (small VPS) to 4 hours (TB-scale DB). Zero-downtime possible — steps 4-6.

1

Snapshot or back up your existing servers

Hostinger control panel → VPS → 'Snapshots' or 'Backups'. For shared hosting + VPS bundles, also export website files via File Manager and DBs via phpMyAdmin.
2

Export DNS records to a zone file

Hostinger → Domains → manage zone → 'Export DNS records'. Get BIND format. If using Cloudflare, can skip — DNS is already managed there.
3

Lower DNS TTL to 300 seconds

Do this 24h before cutover. Visitors see new IP within 5 min instead of waiting hours for caches.
4

Order your Valebyte VPS or dedicated matching specs

Match RAM and vCPU; disk you can grow later. Pay your preferred way (card, SEPA, USDT/BTC, MIR/SBP).
5

Restore data via rsync over SSH

`rsync -avzP --delete /source/ root@new-server:/dest/` for files, configs, Docker volumes, and pre-dumped databases. Test first with `--dry-run`.
6

Migrate databases with logical dump

Postgres: `pg_dumpall | ssh new-server psql`. MySQL: `mysqldump --all-databases | ssh new-server mysql`. Hostinger MySQL: phpMyAdmin → 'Export' → SQL → import into new VPS via `mysql -u root < dump.sql`. For PostgreSQL on Hostinger VPS, standard `pg_dump`.
7

Re-create users, SSH keys, sudoers

Don't copy `/etc/shadow` blindly across distros — use `useradd` and copy `~/.ssh/authorized_keys`. Verify sudoers with `visudo -c`.
8

Install your stack

Same Docker Compose, Ansible playbook, or k3s manifest works on Valebyte (Ubuntu 22/24, Debian 12, AlmaLinux 9 are available). No vendor-specific lock-in.
9

Re-create firewall rules

List your existing rules → recreate via `ufw` or `nftables` on Valebyte. Test all inbound services with `nmap` from outside before going live.
10

Update DNS A/AAAA records to new IPs

Wait for old TTL to expire (5 min if you lowered earlier). Watch traffic with `tcpdump` to confirm requests are arriving on the new server.
11

Run both servers in parallel for 48 hours

Don't shut down the old side immediately. Watch error rates, latency, customer complaints. If something breaks — flip DNS back instantly.
12

Cancel old service only after 7 days

Wait until you're sure nothing references old IPs (cron jobs, webhooks, hardcoded configs in third-party services).

Pick a plan that matches your Hostinger budget

All plans: 10 Gbps, dedicated IP, full root, KVM console

VPS-XS

$7.59/mo

1.00 vCPU
2 GB RAM
20 GB NVMe
10 Gbps unmetered

Order

VPS-S

$13.10/mo

2.00 vCPU
4 GB RAM
40 GB NVMe
10 Gbps unmetered

Order

VPS-M

$24.14/mo

4.00 vCPU
8 GB RAM
80 GB NVMe
10 Gbps unmetered

Order

VPS-L

$47.69/mo

8.00 vCPU
16 GB RAM
150 GB NVMe
10 Gbps unmetered

Order

VPS-XL

$88.46/mo

16.00 vCPU
32 GB RAM
300 GB NVMe
10 Gbps unmetered

Order

VPS-2XL

$182.50/mo

24.00 vCPU
64 GB RAM
400 GB NVMe
10 Gbps unmetered

Order

Frequently asked questions

Will Hostinger refund unused balance?

It depends on the plan. Most Hostinger plans refund pro-rata for hourly billing or remaining month. Check their billing page or contact support before closing.

How fast is the actual cutover?

DNS propagation 5-30 min if TTL=300 was set 24h before. DB dump+restore: 10 GB ~ 5 min, 100 GB ~ 30 min, 1 TB ~ a few hours over 1 Gbps. User-visible downtime if scripted: 5-15 minutes.

Can I run my Docker Compose stack on Valebyte?

Yes. Valebyte VPS provides full root on KVM. AlmaLinux 9, Ubuntu 22/24, Debian 12 are available — Docker works out of the box. `docker-compose.yml` migrates unchanged.

Do you have an API?

VPS create/destroy/snapshot/rebuild/console is fully API-driven (HostPVE-powered). Dedicated server ordering is currently manual fulfillment within 1-24 hours; full API by Q3 2026.

Can I migrate without downtime?

Yes with database replication (logical or physical) before cutover, then DNS flip. Most users accept 5-15 min as it's much simpler. Real zero-downtime is proportional to your service architecture — we can advise on a free call.

What about IP-based licenses?

Licenses tied to specific IPs (Plesk, cPanel, MetaTrader, IDS appliances) need re-issuing. Talk to your license vendor before cutover.

Leave Hostinger today

10 Gbps unmetered, multi-region, flexible payment (card, SEPA, crypto, MIR). VPS in 30 seconds.

Choose VPS

Migrate from Hostinger to Valebyte

Why people leave Hostinger

Yearly-only billing for the cheapest prices

CPU oversell on entry KVM plans

Aggressive upselling and renewal traps

Limited control panel for VPS

Mostly EU and US locations

Mainstream support, not technical

Hostinger vs Valebyte: honest comparison

Migration checklist: 12 steps

Snapshot or back up your existing servers

Export DNS records to a zone file

Lower DNS TTL to 300 seconds

Order your Valebyte VPS or dedicated matching specs

Restore data via rsync over SSH

Migrate databases with logical dump

Re-create users, SSH keys, sudoers

Install your stack

Re-create firewall rules

Update DNS A/AAAA records to new IPs

Run both servers in parallel for 48 hours

Cancel old service only after 7 days

Pick a plan that matches your Hostinger budget

Frequently asked questions

Leave Hostinger today