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title: "LayerStack - Free Cloud Migration to LayerStack"
description: "Migrate your VMware, Hyper-V, KVM, or Xen workloads to LayerStack cloud free of charge. Enjoy a secure, hassle-free migration handled by our experts within a week."
image: "https://layerstack.com/img/LSlogo.png"
---

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# Free Cloud Migration to LayerStack

Easily migrate your applications and current workloads to LayerStack cloud from your existing environment including VMware, Hyper-V, KVM, and Xen.

[Schedule a Migration to LayerStack](https://www.layerstack.com/en/migration#form_div)

![Free Cloud Migration to LayerStack](https://www.layerstack.com/assets/img/migration/layerstack-migration-banner-graphic.svg)

![Evaluation](https://www.layerstack.com/assets/img/migration/layerstack-icon-evaluation.svg)

### **1\. Evaluation**

Understand your VM conditions and evaluate the risks during the migration process.

![Planning](https://www.layerstack.com/assets/img/migration/layerstack-icon-planning.svg)

### **2\. Planning**

Determine the product portfolio and designs optimal migration plans.

![Migration](https://www.layerstack.com/assets/img/migration/layerstack-icon-migration.svg)

### **3\. Migration**

Use well-proven practices to migrate the applications and database to the LayerStack cloud.

## Eliminate Complexity of IT management and Accelerate Cloud Adoption

Professional and hassle-free migration service. All data will be encrypted and transmitted over a secure channel.

![Migrate to LayerStack](https://www.layerstack.com/assets/img/migration/layerstack-graphic-migration-en.svg)

## Customized Migration Solutions based on Your Actual Environment

LayerStack migration service outranks the alternatives in all categories, and capable to cover different scenarios.

![multi platform support](https://www.layerstack.com/img/migration/layerstack-icon-multi-platform-support.svg) **Multi-Cloud Support**

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

DigitalOcean

Linode

Vultr

And more…

![multi OS support](https://www.layerstack.com/img/migration/layerstack-icon-multi-os-support.svg) **Multi-OS Support**

Windows

Linux

![Multi-Hypervisor Support](https://www.layerstack.com/img/migration/layerstack-icon-image-format.svg) **Multi-Hypervisor Support**

Hyper-V

VMware

KVM

Xen

[Schedule a Migration to LayerStack](https://www.layerstack.com/en/migration#form_div)

## Frequently Asked Questions

#### How much does it cost for the migration?

Free of charge.

#### Who qualifies for free migration?

We provide reliable and free Migration Service according to your VM situation within 30 days of Cloud Servers purchase, and newly upgraded accounts.

#### Will there be any IP or DNS changes?

Yes. You can’t move your existing IP addresses along with your services. Rather, you’ll receive an IP address assigned by our system. For the DNS changes, you may notify our support via ticket and they will be happy to update the DNS record to the new address for you.

#### How long will the free migration take?

The timing of your migration is part of the discussion with our Migration Team. Depending on your project scope, our typical migration process takes within 1 week to complete.

#### Will there be any interruption to service?

Yes. While the migration takes place, services can be interrupted for short periods of time, but our goal is to return to service as quickly as possible.
If your instance is not able to go through the live migration process, you will be notified via a ticket and a standard migration will be scheduled.

#### How will I need to prepare for the migration?

We strongly recommend you make your own offsite backups in place before the migration date.

## **Migration Form**

I agree with the terms and conditions

## Related Content

![Price Comparison of Cloud Computing Brands](https://www.layerstack.com/img/comparison/docs/layerstack-cloud-comparison.jpg)

##### Price Comparison of Cloud Computing Brands

LayerStack’s offers are more cost-effective among all listed brand, its year plans are the cheapest options in every categories, up to 75% cost could be saved by moving your business to LayerStack cloud server.

Last updated on 27/5/2020

[Read Full Article](https://www.layerstack.com/en/cloud-server-price-comparison)

![Cloud Providers Data Transfer Study: Unlimited Bandwidth Traffic](https://www.layerstack.com/img/comparison/docs/layerstack-unlimited-traffic.jpg)

##### Cloud Providers Data Transfer Study: Unlimited Bandwidth Traffic

Nowadays, cloud computing is widely applied in many industries. Cloud providers are offering different packages and solutions for diverse needs. In fact, the stability and connection speed of cloud computing are major quality measurements to providers.

Last updated on 04/09/2020

[Read Full Article](https://www.layerstack.com/blog/cloud-providers-data-transfer-study-unlimited-bandwidth-traffic/)

![LayerStack’s cloud solutions have it all – and it’s free](https://www.layerstack.com/img/comparison/docs/layerstack-free-bundle-service.jpg)

##### LayerStack’s cloud solutions have it all – and it’s free

Why choose when you can have it all? LayerStack’s cloud server solutions are not only high-performing, reliable and versatile, they also come with a slew of features and services – all without extra charge!

Last updated on 23/07/2021

[Read Full Article](https://www.layerstack.com/blog/layerstacks-cloud-solutions-have-it-all-and-its-free/)

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