[Answered] Transfering my files??!!

inthestars · January 29th, 2008, 4:26 AM

I bought the new year plan a while back [Dec] then I didn't have time to backup my files on my current host till now. So I was wondering how do I transfer my backup files? My friend said that we can't transfer MSQL databases so everything in my Wordpress right now will be gone?

Also I haven't been able to log in to the forum for a few weeks now. I use FireFox. But when I use Internet explorer it works. :/

So how do I transfer my files over AFTER I changed my nameservers. I haven't changed my nameservers yet cos I'm unsure how to upload backup files and such. Can someone help me? Thanks. It's my first time. Haha.

**Geoff** · January 29th, 2008, 5:55 AM

lol unless there is a problem with the database, i dont see why you cant back it up? if wordpress can access the database, then you can to. just use the same user/pass. install phpmyadmin if you dont already have it, or if you have shell access, you should be able to create a backup

if your old host uses cpanel, and you still have access, i *believe* surpass will move your account without charge to your account here. not sure about non-cpanel servers though.

**Roxy** · January 29th, 2008, 5:43 PM

And if you don't have Cpanel from your old server, then you will have to manually do the transfer through FTP.

inthestars · January 29th, 2008, 6:01 PM

Thanks for answering my questions. I have cPanel on my old server.

**Roxy** · January 29th, 2008, 6:03 PM

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Originally Posted by inthestars

Thanks for answering my questions. I have cPanel on my old server.

Great, so then submit a ticket to support and kindly ask them if they can help transfer your files! =)

January 29th, 2008, 4:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
inthestars the cool one Seasoned Poster Joined in Dec 2007 80 posts Gave thanks: 10 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	[Answered] Transfering my files??!! I bought the new year plan a while back [Dec] then I didn't have time to backup my files on my current host till now. So I was wondering how do I transfer my backup files? My friend said that we can't transfer MSQL databases so everything in my Wordpress right now will be gone? Also I haven't been able to log in to the forum for a few weeks now. I use FireFox. But when I use Internet explorer it works. :/ So how do I transfer my files over AFTER I changed my nameservers. I haven't changed my nameservers yet cos I'm unsure how to upload backup files and such. Can someone help me? Thanks. It's my first time. Haha.

January 29th, 2008, 5:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
Geoff Yabadabadoo Super #1 Joined in Nov 2004 Lives in B.C., Canada Hosted on Dedicated 1,013 posts Gave thanks: 7 Thanked 28 times	lol unless there is a problem with the database, i dont see why you cant back it up? if wordpress can access the database, then you can to. just use the same user/pass. install phpmyadmin if you dont already have it, or if you have shell access, you should be able to create a backup if your old host uses cpanel, and you still have access, i believe surpass will move your account without charge to your account here. not sure about non-cpanel servers though. __________________ Geoff Ellis - Surpass Dedicated Server Customer www.adepttechs.net

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Roxy URB4N 5K1LLZ Super #1 Joined in Sep 2005 Lives in Orlando, FL Hosted on SH63 2,660 posts Gave thanks: 81 Thanked 128 times	And if you don't have Cpanel from your old server, then you will have to manually do the transfer through FTP. __________________ Roxanne Urban Roxy -Personal Blog SH63 - the best darn shared server!

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January 29th, 2008, 6:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
inthestars the cool one Seasoned Poster Joined in Dec 2007 80 posts Gave thanks: 10 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thanks for answering my questions. I have cPanel on my old server.

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