Website Transfer

  • Resolved tanimale

    (@tanimale)


    10 years, 8 months ago

    I was recently given a client with a WP website to manage. I’ve installed and worked with WP before so I’m not completely new, I’ve even transferred web site using a plugin that essentially takes care of everything, but I’ve never done it like this.

    I was given the “database” file and the wp-content folder with contents inside. Here’s my idea but I’m not sure if it will work

    1. Install WP
    2. FTP wp-content folder overwriting the current folders content
    3. Import database file in PHPmyAdmin
    4. Profit?

    I’m not sure if that’s right so I’m reaching out for help.

    Thanks for reading my post and have a great day!

    -Rick

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  • Moderator t-p

    (@t-p)

    10 years, 8 months ago

    I was given the “database” file

    what version of the WP this “database” file belong to?

    Thread Starter tanimale

    (@tanimale)

    10 years, 8 months ago

    db_version – 27918 so I’m guessing 3.9.9, it looks like it was generated on Sept 15th.

    Moderator t-p

    (@t-p)

    10 years, 8 months ago

    The reason I asked was the database ( DB ) structure often changes between versions. The implication is that, for example, one cannot import a pre 4x database into a 4x install and expect it to work. You need to install your original version of WordPress, import your db dump and then start upgrading.

    My suggestion would be to download the same version of WP this “database” file belongs to.

    And after that’s done, if you plan on upgrading across more than two major releases, follow these instructions: https://codex.ww.wp.xz.cn/Upgrading_WordPress_-_Extended_Instructions

    Thread Starter tanimale

    (@tanimale)

    10 years, 8 months ago

    Alright. I guess that gives me enough to get started. The extended instructions seems daunting. Is it as bad as it looks?

    Moderator t-p

    (@t-p)

    10 years, 8 months ago

    The extended instructions seems daunting. Is it as bad as it looks?

    it just an incremental updating instructions.

    Thread Starter tanimale

    (@tanimale)

    10 years, 8 months ago

    It ended up being something a lot simpler to do and I now have the site up and running. Thanks Tara!

    Moderator t-p

    (@t-p)

    10 years, 8 months ago

    You are welcome 🙂

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