im currently moving my vbulletin to a new host. how do i install the vbulletin on a new host but keep my website the way it was before
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This covers everything: https://www.vbulletin.com/docs/html/moving_servers
Basically there are two parts to your site: The files and the database. In the default setup the files don't change at all unless you have a custom style or add smilies. The database is where all your information resides.
The easiest way to move between hosts is download all files from your existing host and upload them to your new host.
Dump your database - I usually do this through the command line but you can use phpmyadmin to export the database to you computer. Upload the database, this will be in the form of a .sql file to the root of your new host. Create a new database @ the new host and open a ticket with them giving them the database name, username, and password to request they import the database you uploaded. After it's imported delete the sql file from your new host.
Lastly you would update config.php with your new database details.
If you're moving from a cPanel host to another cPanel host they will usually copy everything for free as cPanel makes it pretty simple.
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I'm getting ready to do the same thing as the OP. If my new hosts turns out to be unsatisfactory, can I quickly switch back to my original host just by changing nameservers back to my original host if that account is still active?
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Originally posted by testerv View PostI'm getting ready to do the same thing as the OP. If my new hosts turns out to be unsatisfactory, can I quickly switch back to my original host just by changing nameservers back to my original host if that account is still active?
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Originally posted by testerv View PostThanks for the tips. Btw, how has dreamhost been working for your vB sites?
I do have a new vB install on their shared hosting it runs well.
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