My current web host doesn't seem to have plans to switch to php 5. Therefore, I am forced to move to another web hosting service. This means that I will be getting a new web address and a new database. So, I was wondering how I can move my existing forum to my new address. I appreciate any support on this.
-Gold
Firstly, copy all the files across if you haven't.
After you've done that, close your forum, download a backup of the database.
If you need to do any nameserver updates, you should do it at this point in time.
Then, upload and restore the backup of your database to the new server. Then access the AdminCP directly (ie
http://example.com/forums/admin ) and change your Board URL to the new one.
Is there a place I can change the database information in my FTP Client?
I should've thought of that >_< lol. Thanks for all the help!
-Gold
how do you back up the database?
You can do that with the database tools in Admin CP, but can also do it from phpmyadmin in you web hosting.