can you switch forum hosts

[hollayo]

so if i host a forum and decide to switch servers is it easy to switch all the posts, etc. over to the new server - i am new at forums so any help would be great

 

[Steen]

If you have CPanel, it shouldnt be a problem (via backup thingy).

But, a good host, should do it for you (imo) :-D

 

[hollayo]

great - thanks

 

[system0]

if your having any problems let me know ill do my best to help

every forum script has details of how to move servers
basically - you upload all the php/asp/cgi files etc to your new server - then change the config details accordingly - then upload the mysql database to the new host via phpmyadmin - then all you have to do is change some of the permissions via chmod (you dont need to do this with the new vbulletin)

 

[petertdavis]

It takes some coordination to avoid downtime during the DNS update.