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Posted February 21, 20232 yr Quick question, I'm moving to a new webhost. Is the best course of action to upload install files, do a new install, and then import a database backup the best route or should I be copying over the forum files from the old host to the new host and then import a database backup?
February 21, 20232 yr Hi @eliteone, This was actually brought up recently and I believe has been answered quite well in another topic. If you still have issues after following these steps though, please let us know.
February 21, 20232 yr Author Hi @eliteone, This was actually brought up recently and I believe has been answered quite well in another topic. If you still have issues after following these steps though, please let us know. Looks promising. The domain isn't changing for me however. Assume then just change the database name etc in the config file?
February 21, 20232 yr In your Client Area? You should be able to amend the URL after you have moved the community over to the new host. Have a read through this guide to give you a better understanding on the finer details. Yes, and the URL in the `conf_global.php` file if that is changing too.
February 21, 20232 yr Author In your Client Area? You should be able to amend the URL after you have moved the community over to the new host. Have a read through this guide to give you a better understanding on the finer details. Yes, and the URL in the `conf_global.php` file if that is changing too. When I do step 3 on the thread you linked, restoring the database file I exported from the old phpmyadmin I get this error.
February 21, 20232 yr Did you follow all of the steps that were provided on the last post in the topic?
February 21, 20232 yr Author Did you follow all of the steps that were provided on the last post in the topic? Working on that part. Question if my forum has been around since IPB 2.x days are there files/folders that I can skip moving? or should I just move it all?
February 21, 20232 yr Are you still using the same version (2.x) of Invision Community at the new host or are you importing everything to a newer/latest version (4.7.7)? My advice would be to bring everything over as is, and then perform an upgrade of Invision Community if that is your intention. Be sure to create a backup though in case things go pear-shaped. We do not provide support for server-side issues so I can only provide limited assistance, but others in the community are free to lend their hand. If you are unsure on things, I would recommend getting in touch with your new host to see if they can help you bring things over with as little issues as possible.
February 21, 20232 yr Author Are you still using the same version (2.x) of Invision Community at the new host or are you importing everything to a newer/latest version (4.7.7)? My advice would be to bring everything over as is, and then perform an upgrade of Invision Community if that is your intention. Be sure to create a backup though in case things go pear-shaped. We do not provide support for server-side issues so I can only provide limited assistance, but others in the community are free to lend their hand. If you are unsure on things, I would recommend getting in touch with your new host to see if they can help you bring things over with as little issues as possible. Forum is on 4.76. I've just had it active since version 2.x era. I'm uploading everything to be safe.
February 21, 20232 yr Great! Let us know how you go once everything is up and running on the new host.
February 21, 20232 yr Author Great! Let us know how you go once everything is up and running on the new host. Copied the files over did the database stuff. Forum doesn't launch and this is in the error logs numerous times. Uncaught Error: Failed opening required 'init.php' (include_path='.:/opt/cpanel/ea-php80/root/usr/share/pear')
February 22, 20232 yr Author Fixed the error above however after all the files have been upload and the database back up added it won't launch the forum at all. Gives a ERR_TIMED_OUT message on Edge, Chrome and Firefox browsers. Can a fresh install be done, add all the applications and plugins that were on the original board etc. Then import that database backup to get this to work. Running out of ideas on what is needed here to make this work? 🤔
February 22, 20232 yr Community Expert OK. Let's go to the basics. Have you uploaded the IPS compatibility script to make sure the new host meets the requirements? Since you said you're not changing domain names, have you confirmed your original URL is properly routed to your new host's DNS?
February 24, 20232 yr Author OK. Let's go to the basics. Have you uploaded the IPS compatibility script to make sure the new host meets the requirements? Since you said you're not changing domain names, have you confirmed your original URL is properly routed to your new host's DNS? It meets the requirements, even has MYSQL 5.7 (one of the reasons for moving to new host) I'm uploading the files again to make sure nothing was missed.
February 24, 20232 yr Author It meets the requirements, even has MYSQL 5.7 (one of the reasons for moving to new host) I'm uploading the files again to make sure nothing was missed. Good news is I got it uploaded. The forum is working. I'm getting a 500 error from Cpanel about port 443 when trying to go to the admin link.
February 24, 20232 yr Author Figured out the 500 error. When I log into the admin This is what I see. Any ideas?
February 25, 20232 yr I'm glad you managed to get everything working in the end. Sorry I couldn't be of more assistance. For those experiencing the same or a similar issue, the fix can be found in the following topic.
