Changing hosting providers

Discussion in 'WordPress' started by whirlybird20, Sep 15, 2008.

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    Hi,

    I am changing the hosting providers on my blog, and want to know if there are any plugins that will back up the database so that I can inport it into my new one.

    I was thinking of using wordpress's own import feature, but then I realised that the domain name servers would be changed and I wouldn't be able to access the old site.

    Thanks for your time!

    Joel
     
    whirlybird20, Sep 15, 2008 IP
  2. deluxdon

    deluxdon Catch Me If You Can...!!!™ Staff

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    Do you have a back up of your home directory as well as DB backup from your old hosting server :confused: Its always advisable to take backup weekly or monthly for your WP DB through Cpanel backup option or else through DBbackup plugin.

    DON.
     
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  3. theWebGuru

    theWebGuru Greenhorn

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    Go to phpMyAdmin and back up your data. The process isn't difficult at all. Try.. I'm sure you can.
     
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  4. Lioness

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    There is a plugin called 'WP Database Backup'. Install that plugin and activate it.

    You will receive the back up of your database to your email. You can even fix a schedule like 'Daily' or 'Weekly'.

    Hope, this one helps you! :)
     
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  5. whirlybird20

    whirlybird20 Guest

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    Thanks for all of your suggestions. I have done it now.

    What I did was export the database from phpmyadmin, and download the wp-content folder. Then I made the database, imported the old tables, uploaded wordpress files, configured wp-config.php, and uploaded my old wp-content, it seems to work fine.

    Thanks for your help anyway!

    Joel
     
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    cpanel always has the function of backup. also many tools , plugins can do for you.
    Good luck, man.
     
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    You can open phpMyAdmin and use the Export function.

    If you have a modded blog, and u use cpanel on ur current host and also with the next host, open cpanel and u will find a Backup option in it, use that
     
    campolar, Sep 16, 2008 IP