Move forums and not lose info?

[Hatz]

If i wanted to move my forums to a different provider, is there a way to keep all the info on there?

[Edge100x]

Yes; generally, to do this, you would need to export the database and copy it and the files to your new host, then import the database on the new host and change the configuration settings to reflect the new database connection information and new URL (if applicable).

[Hatz]

I don't suppose you know of a tutorial, or you could go into detail a bit more about it. I'll try lookin on google tonight, but i know im gonna mess something up lol

[Edge100x]

The process varies depending on the software package. It's likely a frequently asked question for your forums type and their site would be the best place to find more information on this.

[DontWannaName]

Its quite simple, you go into phpmyadmin, find the export button, save as sql and go to your new database and just import the sql file. Then use the new database info on your software site that uses the database and it wont know the difference between the old one or new one.

[Edge100x]

That's mostly true and slightly more specific than what I said before, but there are also often other changes that must be made, such as in the internal base URL used by the program for its links.

It is also a process that seems simple to an experienced administrator but not quite so simple to someone unfamiliar with doing this sort of thing, so he may be looking for something even more specific . I was serious when I said that this is likely a very common question for his forums package, and the package's website really is the best place to find the best solution. At the very least, it would be a good idea to review the procedure given in the relevant FAQ/Knowledgebase/Forum (all forums packages will support forums -- it's sort of their thing). For phpBB, for instance, there are detailed instructions here: http://www.phpbb.com/kb/article/moving- ... phpmyadmin