I found this online, would you say this will work and is a good guide? It is just a matter of me getting the database onto the server and attaching it to the database I have all the files, how do I go about it the easiest way? Again it is banging on about editing code and files, which I am very reluctant to do.
To upload an existing SQL database to a Joomla site, follow these steps:
1. Prepare the SQL Database:
Export your existing database as an SQL file using phpMyAdmin or a similar tool. Ensure the export includes all tables and data.
2. Create a New Database:
Log in to your new hosting account’s control panel (e.g., cPanel), navigate to MySQL Databases, and create a new database. Also, create a database user and assign it to the database with full privileges.
3. Import the SQL File:
In the new hosting account’s phpMyAdmin, select the newly created database, click Import, choose your exported SQL file, and click Go to import the data.
4. Upload Joomla Files:
Use FTP or your hosting file manager to upload all Joomla site files (from your local or old server) to the public_html directory (or subdirectory) on the new server.
5. Update configuration.php:
Edit the configuration.php file in the Joomla root directory to match your new environment. Update the following values:
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$host– usuallylocalhost(or your server’s database host) -
$user– the database username -
$password– the database password -
$db– the new database name -
$live_site– set to your new site URL (e.g.,http://yoursite.com)
6. Verify and Test:
Access your site via the new URL. If you encounter errors, check file permissions (set folders to 755, files to 644) and ensure the database connection details are correct. Use System Information → Directory Permissions in Joomla’s backend to verify settings.
Note: If your existing site is not a Joomla site but uses a different CMS or structure, you may need to migrate content manually or use a migration tool. For Joomla-specific migrations, Akeeba Backup is recommended for a complete site transfer including files and database.
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