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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Installation, Hosting and Migration
Prepare compatible hosting, install safely, back up before changes and plan a move from an existing website.
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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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What should I back up before an update?
Back up both the database and the complete site tree, including protected private storage, before a Core, module or theme update.
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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.
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When should I ask for professional installation or migration help?
Ask for help when the hosting boundary, data conversion, provider setup or production rollback plan is outside your comfort level.
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Can I roll back a Migration Manager import?
Use the module's supported rollback/recovery controls for a committed migration when they are available for that import; keep the pre-import backup as the final recovery boundary.
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How do I start a Migration Manager import?
Migration Manager is review-first: connect or supply the supported source, map it to an installed destination module and inspect the staged result before committing it.
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Why does Migration Manager stage data before committing it?
Staging lets you inspect mappings, warnings and acquired media before records become live website data.