Zero Downtime Game Server Migration: A Safe Cutover Plan
Move to a new host without losing players with staged sync and short maintenance windows.
A safe migration keeps players online while you move infrastructure.
Stage your data
Sync configs and world data ahead of time. Keep the old server running during the sync.
Cut over with a short window
Lower DNS TTL, announce a small maintenance window, then switch traffic.
Verify and rollback plan
Test join and queries, then keep the old server available for a quick rollback.
A calm migration is a planned migration.