Restore Content

  • countmarco

    (@countmarco)


    13 years, 11 months ago

    Self hosted blog-
    Had some problems and recently deleted and reinstalled blog.
    Before I did so I downloaded my WP blog folder using FTP app.
    I would like to restore original content- specifically posts, and pages.
    I’ve searched internet and what I can find isn’t working-
    I’ve uploaded the wp-content folder but if I try to replace the new wp-config.php file the site becomes non functional. Also can’t find original htaccess file which if I understand correctly is also needed.

    Is there a way to restore my content or must I go back to square one and do it all manually? That would be tragic.

    Thank you for any advice!

    The blog I need help with is http://www.officialicemen.com

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  • esmi

    (@esmi)

    13 years, 11 months ago

    Did you save a backup copy of your old database?

    Thread Starter countmarco

    (@countmarco)

    13 years, 11 months ago

    I have the old blog folder which I downloaded to my computer before uninstall and reinstall so that was what I hoped would be my backup. What files are needed?
    I use ftp to upload/download content.

    esmi

    (@esmi)

    13 years, 11 months ago

    You need a database backup file.

    Thread Starter countmarco

    (@countmarco)

    13 years, 11 months ago

    I’m sorry to be so naive but what exactly would the database file be called?
    Where would it be located?
    Thank you.

    esmi

    (@esmi)

    13 years, 11 months ago

    It varies. It might be a .zip file or a .sgl file. It is not normally present in any of your WordPress folders. You have to backup the database & create this file yourself one way or another. Without that backup, or access to the old database, you have lost all of your content.

    Thread Starter countmarco

    (@countmarco)

    13 years, 11 months ago

    Damn, sounds like I’m out of luck.
    I guess I’ll have to manually repost each page and post. At least I have the content folder. Unfortunately I suppose in this case all the post links/permalinks will be new.

    For future reference- how do I create a valid backup?

    kmessinger

    (@kmessinger)

    13 years, 11 months ago

    http://codex.ww.wp.xz.cn/Backing_Up_Your_Database

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