Mandatory Pre-Migration Steps

1. Update Your DNS Records (Required for Custom Domains)

If your church or school website uses a custom domain name (e.g., mychurch.org instead of mychurch.adventistchurchconnect.org or mychurch.adventistchurch.org or myschool.adventistschoolconnect.org), you must update your DNS records before migration. 

What to Do:

Update your DNS records as soon as possible. Making the following changes now will not affect your current website in any way. However, updating early ensures a seamless transition when the migration begins, preventing downtime or delays. We strongly encourage domain admins to complete this step as soon as possible.

  • If you have a ACC/ASC supplied domain (e.g., mychurch.adventistchurch.org or myschool.adventistschoolconnect.org) then you don't need to worry about updating your DNS records.
  • Log into your domain host and change your Name Servers to point to these new values:
    • ns1.adventistconnect.org
    • ns2.adventistconnect.org
    • ns3.adventistconnect.org
    • ns4.adventistconnect.org
  • For advanced users, if you manage your own DNS, update your A record(s) to point to the new IP address: 160.238.31.236
    • This includes if you have a www record.
    • Ensure your AAAA records (IPv6) are removed to prevent connectivity issues.
  • 👉 Full details on DNS management & step-by-step guide here

Deadline: As soon as possible — Sites that do not update their DNS records will not migrate successfully.

 

2. Review & Update Website Site Users

Ensuring that only current and authorized individuals have administrative access to your website before migration is essential.

What to Do:

  • Log in to your existing website and navigate to the user management section.
  • Remove old or inactive users who no longer need access.

Why This Matters: Sites with outdated user information may experience delays in approving the migration to the new system.

 

3. Review & Clean Up Website Content

A migration is the perfect time to ensure your site contains only relevant and current information.

What to Do:

  • Remove outdated content such as announcements, event listings, and pages that are no longer needed.
  • Check for broken links and either update or remove them.
  • Review overall content to ensure a smooth transition to the new platform.

 

4. Stay Informed & Watch for Migration Updates

We will be sharing ongoing updates and details about the migration schedule.

What to Do:

 

Need Help?

If you have any questions about these steps or need assistance with DNS updates, contact our support team:

📩 Email: support@adventistconnect.org
🔗 Help Center: https://support.adventistconnect.org

Thank you for your partnership in making this migration a success! We appreciate your efforts in ensuring that your website is prepared for the future of Adventist digital ministry.