Moving zen-cart to a different server...

[DigitalGuard]

Hello,

I'm interested in moving my zen-cart to a different server. I want to know what is the correct steps to move my files and database over......

Thank You
DigitalGuard

[kobra]

Are you currently with a host that provides cPanel and moving to one that also provides cPanel?

[DigitalGuard]

Yes, Cpanel to Cpanel. Domain name will stay the same, only change I want is from this hosting company to another.

Thanks
DigitalGuard

[DrByte]

If your host will do it for you, it could be almost seamless.

If you have to do it yourself, here are the steps you'll need to follow:
https://www.zen-cart.com/tutorials/i...hp?article=100

[DigitalGuard]

If your host will do it for you, it could be almost seamless.

If you have to do it yourself, here are the steps you'll need to follow:
https://www.zen-cart.com/tutorials/i...hp?article=100

How would the host do it so its seamless? Would they need to follow the same steps as said in the tutorial...

Also, what if i have a template for the design and also i want to know if the old server mysql user name and password need to be the same.

Thanks
DigitalGuard

[DrByte]

If it's cPanel-to-cPanel, and your host is willing to assist in the transfer, and you're willing to give them the cPanel password to your old site, and the data capacity to be transferred is within a reasonable size, they may be able to do a direct transfer of everything from server-to-server.
You need to talk to *them* about this. It's not something you can do yourself.

I don't understand your template question ... a template is a template. You can install a template on your new host the same as you would on the old one.

As to databases, if you keep the same password, that's one less thing to make a mistake on. But if you use a different one, you have better security since you can start fresh. And, if your host is transferring cPanel-to-cPanel for you, they'll take care of the database automatically, because it'll recreate the old one on the new server for you exactly as it was before.

Again, talk to your hosting company.

[kobra]

DrByte covered this mostly...

Just add that cPanel to cPanel....you can go to backup and perform a "Full Site" backup... This will generate a tar gzipped file with "ALL" account details, files, DB's, mail, etc.

Now you can not use this yourelf but your new host can restore this for you...

As stated, they can also do a server to server transfer if they are willing.

[DigitalGuard]

My new host refuses to do this, I guess i have not choice but to redo it...

Just one question, if i forgot the password & username for the mysql login and i need to create a new user and pass, how would i insert that in the new config file? which file is it?

Thanks
DigitalGuard

[stevesh]

There are 2 -

includes/configure.php and admin/includes/configure.php

[DigitalGuard]

Thank you it makes sense...