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26 Dec 2007, 11:32 AM
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Moving a test site to the final site

I have my test site installed on an add-on domain in a Test file. I now want to move that site to the main domain, where the site opens up to the zencart.

Can someone direct me to the exact instructions for doing this -- and where I will need to make changes within the files?

26 Dec 2007, 12:03 PM
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Re: Moving a test site to the final site

https://www.zen-cart.com/tutorials/index.php?article=122
Details at tutorial/FAQ url above should help
AS always, BACKUP your current zencart install
first, including MYSQL database..

26 Dec 2007, 6:52 PM
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Re: Moving a test site to the final site

Thank you for your reply. The instructions you have linked to are for

I have been building my ZC behind the scenes here:
http://www.mysite1.com/shop/

I am nearly ready to go live with it here:
http://www.mysite1.com/

My situation is

I have been building my ZC behind the scenes here:
http://www.mysite2.com/shop/

I am nearly ready to go live with it here:
http://www.mysite1.com/

Is there anything different that I should do? The server is the same, but the domains are different.

26 Dec 2007, 7:13 PM
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Re: Moving a test site to the final site

Whoops, nevermind. I see the Title says 'move to another folder on your server'.

I can take it from here. :)

26 Dec 2007, 7:40 PM
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Re: Moving a test site to the final site

Backing up everything first does not change.
You cannot move zencart to a new/different domain,
even if on the same server, but you can COPY.
i.e use ftp to download existing zencart install.
Take copy of existing database..
Upload downloaded files to new domain..
create database on new domain..
install your copied mysql database there..
ALTER BOTH CONFIG FILES, on new domain,
to reflect domain change/move.

26 Dec 2007, 10:42 PM
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Re: Moving a test site to the final site

Thank you, Misty. Appreciate your time and info!