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RunCloud to xCloud

Migrate from RunCloud to xCloud in One Run

xCloud's full server migration copies every WordPress site on a RunCloud server to a fresh xCloud server in one run. It is for owners of RunCloud servers on NGINX or OpenLiteSpeed with root SSH access. The migration has no fee: you pay only for your xCloud plan and server.

  • NGINX and OpenLiteSpeed RunCloud servers, picked by name in the flow
  • Test every site on a demo domain before DNS changes
  • RunCloud keeps serving visitors, so rollback stays open
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xCloud listing the WordPress sites it found on a source server during a full server migration

What moves

What Comes Across, and What Stays on RunCloud

Comes with the migration

  • Every WordPress site you tick, from one RunCloud server, in one run
  • Site files: WordPress core, themes, plugins and uploads
  • Each site's database
  • Each site's PHP version, read from the RunCloud server
  • Site URLs, updated for the demo domain while you test

Stays where it is

  • Non-WordPress apps on the same server move with their own guide. Guide
  • Mailboxes stay with your mail provider, or move to the xCloud MailBox add-on. Guide
  • Your domain stays at its registrar; you only point DNS at xCloud. Guide
  • RunCloud cache and security layers stay behind; xCloud has its own cache. Guide

Is my RunCloud server eligible?

Full server migration needs every line in the middle column. If one fails, move the sites one by one instead. Site-by-site migration.

CheckFull server migrationUse site by site instead
Web serverNGINX or OpenLiteSpeedAnother stack
Operating systemUbuntu 20.04, 22.04, 24.04 or 26.04 LTS on x86-64ARM (aarch64) servers, which RunCloud also supports
AccessRoot SSH by password or public key, with the SSH port reachable (usually 22)No root access allowed
WorkloadWordPress sitesLaravel, Node.js or other apps
DestinationA fresh server added through xCloud, with 1 GB free after the copyA server that already runs production sites

How it runs

How Do I Move a RunCloud Server to xCloud?

Six steps, from backup to DNS. The full walkthrough is in the RunCloud migration guide.

  1. Back up on RunCloud

    Create web app and database backups in RunCloud and check that each one finished. This is your rollback point.

  2. Allow root SSH

    In RunCloud, open the server, then SSH → Config. Turn off Prevent root login for the migration window. Clear caches and pause security plugins.

  3. Add a fresh xCloud server

    Create a new server in xCloud with room for every site, plus 1 GB free after the copy. Wait until it shows as active.

  4. Connect and pick sites

    Open the server, click Full Server migration, then Initiate Full Server Migration. Choose RunCloud and connect as root. xCloud lists the WordPress sites it finds. Tick the ones to move.

  5. Test on demo sites

    Choose Demo Site. Each site lands on an xCloud demo domain. Check pages, admin, forms, orders and email while RunCloud stays live.

  6. Switch DNS

    Point each domain at xCloud, issue the free SSL certificate, and turn Prevent root login back on in RunCloud.

Downtime, DNS and rollback

Does Migrating from RunCloud Cause Downtime?

Your sites stay up during the copy. The risk sits in the cutover, so plan that part.

  • Sites stay online during the copy

    xCloud copies from RunCloud while it keeps serving visitors. The source sites are not switched off.

  • New writes need a short freeze

    Orders or posts made after the copy are not merged for you. For shops and membership sites, pause writes before the switch.

  • DNS is the switch

    Lower your DNS TTL a day ahead. Change the records only after the demo sites pass, then issue SSL.

  • Rollback means pointing back

    Keep the RunCloud server and its backups until you are sure. Going back is a DNS change, plus any writes made on xCloud.

What to know before you start

  • Root SSH is required. RunCloud blocks root logins when Prevent root login is on, so you turn it off for the migration and back on after.
  • Only WordPress sites are discovered. Other apps on the same server need their own move.
  • ARM (aarch64) RunCloud servers are not eligible. Use the site-by-site migration for those.
  • It is not zero downtime. There is no built-in final sync, so busy sites need a short write freeze at cutover.
  • The destination must be a fresh xCloud server, not one already running live sites.
  • How long the copy takes depends on file and database size. xCloud shows each site's progress live.

Still comparing? Read xCloud vs RunCloud or thebest RunCloud alternatives. Moving from somewhere else? Seefree website migration.

Which migration do I need?

You are movingUse
Every WordPress site on an eligible RunCloud serverRunCloud full server migration
One WordPress site, an ARM server, or no root accessSite-by-site migration
A server at any other host with root SSHFull server migration from any host
You would rather the xCloud team does itRequest a team migration

Before cutover, make sure you know how to restore: site backups in xCloud andissuing SSL after DNS moves.

Hear what people are saying about us

See why agencies, developers, startups, and growing businesses choose xCloud to power their projects.

xCloud works really well, I am surprised by its performance being this the release version, I have tried many paid platforms such as runcloud, cloudpages or serveravatar, as well as free platforms such as CyberPanel, CloudPanel or Hestia Control Panel and direct competitors such as SpinupWP and FlyWP. Of all those that I have tried, the platform that works best for WordPress is SpinupWP and I believe that xCloud can reach and surpass that development, its roadmap is promising. Congratulations to the xCloud team, I hope they become the leading platform in the segment, it has all the potential to achieve it!
Brian Geovanny
I've been with runcloud for the last 3 years. However, after trying xcloud for the last month, I'm switching over. They are on a roll with their setup.
Kevin Pineda
I'm moving my servers to xCloud, a cloud control panel by M Asif Rahman and the WPDeveloper team. Their roadmap looks interesting and no, there are no team mates nor API limits with xCloud! #xCloud #wordpress #hosting
Leo Koo
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xCloud is like having an expert server team on call — without the big agency costs. It's given me back my time and given my clients peace of mind. Highly recommended for freelancers and small teams who want reliable performance and security.
Dumitru Butucel
xCloud isn't just a solution. It's like one of that friend who got your back when you screw things up pretty bad.
Waqar Ahmed
Trust me when I say, once people explore the potential of xCloud they gonna switch from other panels, just keep delivering the best tech, lots of love for the team 😍😍
Rahul Singh
So far my experience has been smooth like silk. I didn't imagine that configuring and managing a VPS would be so easy. As of today, I have deployed 8 sites. The support is good, and they treat users with respect, even if they ask stupid questions (myself included). For the future, I hope for greater flexibility in scheduled backups and more comprehensive and consistent documentation. I'm sure that within a few months, xCloud will become the leader in its segment. This community is amazing, and the Staff here is super helpful.
Massimo Villa
Came from cloudways then to runcloud then to xcloud. Looks like I'm staying here.
Gerson El
I've recently taken all of my Vultr-hosted sites and gotten rid of cPanel for them to substitute it with xCloud. I have to say, I'm really impressed with xCloud so far! The interface is definitely the standout feature for me.
Tony Lewis
I came from Cloudways and won't go back. Highly impressed with xCloud. Glad I gave them a chance.
Jared McDowell
I like xCloud better than RunCloud, but one thing I'll point out is that some years ago RunCloud was hungry for business, the support was outstanding, and the community was active and helped each other. Maybe it was sold, there was a change in management, or they stopped being hungry, but the quality of the RunCloud offering declined and it hasn't been moving forward quickly. My point is that currently the xCloud team has the edge and it is theirs to keep or lose
David McCan
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Kevin Heinrichs
I had 150 sites on cloudways and am in the process of moving them to xcloud. Much faster and better priced.
Dan Spinoza
Dear xCloud Team, I have been using xCloud for some time now and am genuinely impressed with its capabilities and the flexibility it offers by allowing users to bring their own VPS for management. It's a fantastic service, and my experience so far has been very positive. Successful migrated 5 sites on a single server. Xcloud migration tool worked great. There were few hiccups with security plugin like MalCare but disabling the plugin prior to migration worked just fine.
Rahil Maknojia
Came from runcloud. Tried xcloud and never came back.
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Gary Moody
xCloud gave me what no other hosting platform could: the flexibility of a VPS with the convenience of managed WordPress. As a solo founder running an entire business on one server, that combination is an important unfair advantage.
Jorge de los Reyes Martínez
I use Server Avatar and xCloud and I'll sooner use xCloud than Server Avatar personally.
Jay Pagano
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Lori Newman
I too have moved over to xCloud. It's pretty sweet. One click n8n and uptime Kuma apps
John Aperture
I went from Cloudways to xCloud. No intention on switching in the foreseeable future.
Blaine Moore

RunCloud Migration Questions

What people ask before they move a RunCloud server.

Can xCloud migrate a whole RunCloud server at once?

Yes. Full server migration connects to your RunCloud server as root, lists the WordPress sites on it, and copies the ones you tick to a fresh xCloud server in one run.

Does it work with RunCloud OpenLiteSpeed servers?

Yes. xCloud finds WordPress sites on both NGINX and OpenLiteSpeed RunCloud servers, and reads each site's PHP version from the server.

Which RunCloud servers are not eligible?

ARM (aarch64) servers, servers where root SSH is not allowed, and stacks other than NGINX or OpenLiteSpeed. Move WordPress sites from those with the site-by-site migration instead.

Do I need to change anything in RunCloud first?

Yes. Back up every web app and database. Then open the server's SSH → Config page and turn off Prevent root login for the migration window. Turn it back on when you are done.

Will my sites go down during the migration?

Not during the copy: RunCloud keeps serving visitors. It is not zero downtime, though. Changes made after the copy are not merged, so plan a short write freeze before you switch DNS.

How long does a RunCloud migration take?

It depends on the size of your files and databases. xCloud does not promise a time, but it shows how many sites have moved and which are in progress, queued or failed.

Can I roll back to RunCloud?

Yes, if you keep the RunCloud server and its backups until you are sure. Rolling back means pointing DNS at RunCloud again and carrying over any writes made on xCloud.

Does the migration move Laravel or Node.js apps?

No. Full server migration moves WordPress sites only. Move other apps separately, for example with xCloud's Git deployment.

What does migrating from RunCloud cost?

The migration itself has no fee. You pay for your xCloud plan and the server you move to. See the pricing page for current plans.

xCloud pricing

Ready to Leave RunCloud?

Create a free account, add a fresh server, and copy your RunCloud sites to demo domains before anything goes live.

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