Migration backup
Yes. Even when UKC copies the source directly, keep a current independent backup that you can restore without relying on either hosting account.
Independent copyStore it away from the source and destination.
Include the databaseFiles alone are not enough for most applications.
Verify the archiveA backup is useful only if it opens and restores.
Backup scope
Verification
Confirm the archive size is plausible, open it, verify the database dump is readable and keep at least one copy on a local or independent storage service. Record the backup date and application version.
Retention
Retain the backup and source hosting until the website, administration, forms, email and integrations have worked on the new service long enough to be confident.
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