How do I create a test site of my existing store?

16 Jan 2013, 10:50 PM

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How do I create a test site of my existing store?

I need to create a development site from my existing store. I set up a dev site location from my web host and copied the entire public_html folder to the dev site (at the recommendation of the web host). But this doesn't work with Zen Cart. When I try to log in to store Admin it takes me to the live site, not the dev site.

I am not a web designer or programmer so layman responses are much appreciated (need Zen Cart for Dummies :blush:).

I have several things I need to test before the end of the month before making them live in my store. Please help!

16 Jan 2013, 10:51 PM

drbyte

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Re: How do I create a test site of my existing store?

Found this article by searching the FAQs area for "test": http://www.zen-cart.com/content.php?141-is-it-possible-to-create-build-a-complete-zen-cart-setup-on-a-test-server-and-then-install-on-a-live-server

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17 Jan 2013, 1:48 AM

jlhgabel

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Re: How do I create a test site of my existing store?

Thank you! I missed this when I searched the FAQ's. I'll give this a try.