How to Migrate a Joomla Website from Another Host to Our Servers
How to Migrate a Joomla Website from Another Host to Our Servers
Migrating a Joomla site to our servers is a relatively easy process. It takes no more than an hour, provided you have the database dump and the full directory backup of your Joomla website already downloaded.
Step 1: Extract the Joomla Archive
Extract the archive containing the Joomla installation to a folder on your computer. Ensure the original directory structure is maintained. If your files are not archived, skip this step.
Step 2: Upload Files via FTP
Upload the extracted files to your hosting account using FTP. Place them inside your domain folder, typically named after your domain (e.g., my-best-domain.com). Learn how to upload via FTP
Step 3: Restore the Database
Navigate to the Databases > MySQL Databases section of your hosting control panel. Create a new database or select an existing one, then use phpMyAdmin to import your database backup.
Step 4: Update Joomla Configuration
Edit the configure.php file located in your Joomla installation directory. Update the following variables to reflect your new server settings:
- $mosConfig_absolute_path - Absolute path to Joomla installation.
- $mosConfig_cachepath - Path to Joomla cache folder.
- $mosConfig_live_site - Your website URL.
- $mosConfig_host - Typically
localhost.
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