AWS EC2 Migration: How to Move an Instance from One Region to Another

Got a Virtual Machine (VM) on AWS in one region and need to move it to another? No problem! Whether you’re optimizing for latency, cutting costs, or meeting regional compliance, shifting your EC2 instance from one AWS region to another (like from Mumbai to London) can be done in just a few simple steps. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the quickest way to make that happen. Let’s dive in!!!

Why Move Your VM?

Here are a few solid reasons why moving your EC2 instance between AWS regions makes sense:

• Reduce Latency: Moving closer to your users means faster response times.
• Cost Efficiency: Some regions offer cheaper AWS pricing.
• Compliance: Keep your data within specific geographic regions to comply with local laws.
• Disaster Recovery: It’s smart to have backups in different regions for redundancy.

How to Move an EC2 Instance Between Regions

AWS doesn’t offer a direct way to “move” VMs between regions, but no worries! We can handle this by creating an AMI (Amazon Machine Image) and launching it in the new region. Let’s get into it.

1. Stop the Instance