How do I find out where my site was hosted and get it back?

Seeking Advice
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Hey all,

I had someone set up and host my website, but they’re no longer around to help, and now I need to take over managing it.

I don’t know where it’s hosted or how to access it. Any way to track this down and get back control?

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Looks like it’s hosted on Google, so you’ll probably need to get in touch with them directly. A good reminder to keep all domain and hosting details in your own company name so you’re in control.

Also, since it’s a static HTML site, you could scrape it and re-host somewhere else if needed.

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Do you still have access to the domain registration? If you can renew it, you might be able to manage DNS settings to point it to a new host if you decide to rebuild the site.

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You could download the site and re-upload it to a new host. Then, just redirect the domain to the new location. If you don’t have access to the original domain, using a new one might be easier.

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If it’s hosted on a static site server, you might need to take a few extra steps to regain control. Consider reaching out to the hosting provider or a tech support team that could help locate the site.

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@Sasha
Sometimes Cloudflare or similar services host static content. Just a heads-up that, in some cases, they may not be directly hosting the backend but are a step in the process.

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It looks like the site uses Bootstrap, so probably not WordPress or anything with a backend unless custom-made. Maybe just a static site after all.

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Try checking lookup.icann.org and enter your domain there. Under the ‘Registrar’ section, you might find details about the web host.

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Based on my search, it looks like the site is on Netlify with DNS servers provided by Google and NS1.

Might help to contact Netlify to confirm.

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From what I can see, it’s hosted on Netlify, but without account credentials, it’s going to be tough to access it. Maybe start by looking for any login details?

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It seems to be hosted on Netlify. Since it’s a static site, you could copy it over to a new host. Use a tool like WGET to download everything:

wget --mirror --no-parent https://www.visioncareassociation.com/

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You could try contacting Namecheap, the domain registrar. Go to whois.com and enter your domain name. That should give you some details about where the domain is hosted.

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Here’s what I found as a quick overview:

  • Web Hosting Provider: Google LLC
  • Nameservers: dns1.p01.nsone.net, etc.
  • Web Server: Netlify
  • DNS Provider: NS1

It looks like it’s hosted in Germany, so if you want, try reaching out to Google Cloud support for help.

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Some sites show Google hosting, others point to Namecheap, so it’s a bit confusing. Try reaching out to Namecheap to see if they have info on this.

Any chance you have old login details, like an email? Or did the person who set it up handle everything?

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The domain is registered with Namecheap. Check if you have access to Namecheap’s dashboard to manage the domain. If not, you may need legal steps to recover it.

If you do have control, you have two choices:

  • Figure out the hosting location and contact them to access files.
  • Host the site on a new provider of your choice.

Let me know if you want more help!

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Domain is registered at Namecheap, DNS through Cloudflare, and the files are on Google Cloud. Here’s a quick breakdown:

  • Registrar: Namecheap (domain registration)
  • DNS Provider: Cloudflare
  • Hosting: Google Cloud (possibly App Engine for static hosting)

If possible, take control at the registrar level (Namecheap) and attach your own hosting services. For free hosting, GitHub Pages is a good choice for static sites.

You’ll need the website files, but since it’s a static site, you can download them directly from your site. Hope this helps!

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Looks like it’s registered with Namecheap, using Cloudflare DNS, and also uses Namecheap private email. If you can access the Namecheap or Cloudflare dashboard, you could check where it’s hosted.

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If you’re unable to get into the old account, you could consider recreating the site on a new domain. It might be easier in the long run to set it up with your own credentials.

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Pinging your domain shows that it’s likely behind Cloudflare. Start by contacting Cloudflare for details on the exact IP or hosting location.

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I checked, and it seems like it’s hosted by Netlify.