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How do I move an existing website to Freehold CMS?

Plan the move by content type, test imports before publishing and keep the old site available until the new records and URLs have been checked.

Updated September 27, 2026

Migration is more than copying pages

  1. Inventory the old site: pages, posts, products, accounts, media and URLs.
  2. Decide which Freehold CMS module owns each kind of record.
  3. Use supported migration tools where they fit.
  4. Stage and review imported data before publishing it.
  5. Plan redirects for important old URLs.
  6. Keep a rollback copy until the new site has been verified.

Read the migration overview.

  1. Installation, Hosting and Migration

    What hosting does Freehold CMS need?

    Freehold CMS needs compatible PHP hosting, MySQL or MariaDB, HTTPS, required PHP extensions, protected private storage and normal backup and email access.

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  2. Installation, Hosting and Migration

    How do I install Freehold CMS safely?

    Prepare the host, keep private files outside public web access, follow the guided installer and verify readiness before opening the site to visitors.

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