🗺️ Overview
If your website has moved to a new domain — or if you need to transfer your SEO project to a different account — you may be wondering whether your existing data, OTTO configurations, and audit history will be preserved. This article explains how domain migrations work in Search Atlas and the steps you need to take to keep your data intact.
⚠️ What Happens If You Simply Change the Domain Yourself
Search Atlas projects are tied to the domain you entered when the project was created. If you delete your current project and create a brand-new one under a new domain, all previously collected data will be lost, including:
- OTTO SEO configurations and deployed optimisations
- Site audit history and resolved issues
- Tracked keywords and ranking history
- Topical Dominance data and saved page insights
- Any project-level notes or saved settings
To avoid this, do not delete your existing project before contacting support.
✅ The Correct Way to Migrate Your Project
A domain migration in Search Atlas requires a backend update performed by our team. Follow these steps to get started:
- Do not delete your existing project. Keep it active so our team can access and migrate all associated data.
- Confirm your new domain is live and fully accessible before submitting your migration request.
- Gather the following information before contacting support:
- Your current (old) domain URL
- Your new domain URL
- The Search Atlas account email associated with the project
- If migrating between accounts: both the source and destination account details
- Contact our support team with the details above so they can perform the backend migration on your behalf.
📋 What Our Team Will Do
Because an existing OTTO project's domain cannot be edited in place, migration requires creating a new OTTO project for the new domain and installing its pixel. Our team can advise on your specific situation before you make changes.
💡 Tips Before You Migrate
- Make sure your new domain is fully live and accessible before reaching out.
- Do not delete your existing project — this is the most common mistake and results in permanent data loss.
- Have your old domain URL, new domain URL, and account email ready to share with support so the process can begin without delay.
If you need further assistance, open the chat widget in the bottom-right corner of the platform and type human teammate to be connected with a member of our team.