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Started by randommaker, April 02, 2009, 06:55:04 PM

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randommaker

I want to transfer my forum from /forum to the root directory.
How can I do this?



randommaker

I want to transfer my forum from /forum to the root directory.
How can I do this?



shadow82x

#2
In short,
Using FTP just create a new folder called "forum" (in your root FTP directory) and move all your current SMF files to that folder.
Than use a tool like repair_settings.php to correct your forum URL and paths.

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JBlaze

Yes, it is really easy.

Also, don't forget to make sure all your themes/smilies/attachments are pointing to the correct path afterwards
Jason Clemons
Former Team Member 2009 - 2012

Tiribulus

I moved mine a while back and all I did was copy the files there and make sure the paths/urls are correct. the repair_settings.php deal can be very helpful with that. Everything needs to point to the new location.

Yigal

Also you might need to make some new Usernames in MYSQL.
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JBlaze

Move all forum files to the new directory, then run repair_settings.php

What is repair_settings.php?

Also, make sure that you reset all themes, attachments and smilies to the new path.
Jason Clemons
Former Team Member 2009 - 2012

Yigal

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Jason Clemons
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Tyrsson

To redirect a subdomained forum to the root domain name do this:

You don't really have to move it.  You can do this.

If you don't already have a index.php file in your root directory


<?php
header
("Location:http://mysite.com/smf");
?>


Save this as index.php in the root. If course change the url to point to the correct place ;)
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