Migrate from Hostinger to Valebyte
Move from Hostinger to Valebyte: monthly billing without yearly commitment, dedicated vCPU, full root on real KVM.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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`.
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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`.
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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`.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
Frequently asked questions
Will Hostinger refund unused balance?
How fast is the actual cutover?
Can I run my Docker Compose stack on Valebyte?
Do you have an API?
Can I migrate without downtime?
What about IP-based licenses?
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