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designer2012:
Hi

I am trying to transfer my forum to a new domain (same host), this is what I have done so far:

Set up and installed SMF on new domain, transferred the Themes and Sources folder from the current domain (these folders are the only ones that contain files I have modified).

Now whilte the forum is showing, non of the admin settings and posts/topics have transferred.

Did I miss something?

Thanks

Orangine:
did you transfer the database?

mrintech:
You need to transfer the database :)

Orangine:
Yes, the forum consists of files and the database.  You need to transfer both for it to work.

(F.L.A.M.E.R):
There is an easier way to get this done if you haven't created two hosting accounts and are trying to accommodate it under one.
- Ask your hosting company to change your domain name on the account to the newer one.
- After the change, upload the repair_settings.php under your forum.
- Go to yournewdomain.com/repair_settings.php
- Update the settings as suggested.
- Voila! You are done.

If you want to keep the old domain to get redirected to the new one, simply add it as an addon and create a 301 redirection from .htaccess or you can even do a redirection setup from your domain registrar.

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