Transfer files from previous host to BlueHost

[aaronrockies]

Hello, I need your advice how can I transfer files from my previous host to BlueHost - looking for some ftp to ftp transfer exclude my PC.

Thanks

[charlesgan]

FTP protocol works in CLIENT <---> SERVER
environment, not in SERVER <----> SERVER configuration... and direct transfer from old host to the new host is unlikely.

[Bob Barr]

Hello, I need your advice how can I transfer files from my previous host to BlueHost - looking for some ftp to ftp transfer exclude my PC.

Thanks

I'm 100% certain that there's an easy way to do this. Let me see if I can find an old thread about it.

If I can't find something, I'm sure that someone will be along shortly with the information.

[Bob Barr]

From an old post:

Two ways: first, you could just FTP the file to your own PC, then FTP it up to your BH space.

Second, if you have shell access, you can use:

wget http://youroldsite/thefile.zip

That will, of course, be much faster, since it doesn't have to pass through your PC.
By setting up shell access and using the "wget" command, you can transfer files directly from your old server to your Bluehost account.

On the other hand, how much data do you need to transfer? I'd think that you could zip your old site into a single file and then use FTP through your PC much easier.

[Dave]

Don't forget to backup your database and import it into Bluehost

[Brent2]

You can also do it with FTP, using the Bluehost server as a client and your old host as the server. To do so, you'll need to type all commands directly, through SSH (requested from BH). A quick Google search gave me some fairly good instructions:

http://linux.about.com/od/commands/a/blcmdl1_ftpx.htm

Doing so is fairly advanced though, so you may need to study for a while. It's likely only worth it if the data you need to transfer is extensive, you have a slow connection at home or your ISP limits your monthly usage.