2 forums at the same time - 2 different domains?

[Campanule]

I know I am only an expert in asking "stupid" questions but

Is it possible to have 2 SMF forums on the same computer at the same time?

I have a forum and I wanted to move it to another domain (same host). I can't figure out how and my host says it is too complicated for them to do it for me

So I think I will start from the beginning on the new domain and when it is ready I will close the old forum and domain. But in between there will be 2

I hope you understand my English and my question 

[LiroyvH]

Is it possible to have 2 SMF forums on the same computer at the same time?

Yes of course, one server also runs multiple SMF forums generally.
As long as they're in a different folder and have their own mySQL database: no problem at all, you can run a 100 from your PC.
(Granted they're small 100 might be a bit overexaggerated, but you get the idea.)

I have a forum and I wanted to move it to another domain (same host). I can't figure out how and my host says it is too complicated for them to do it for me

... Find another host.

[Illori]

you want to move the existing forum to a new domain?

What is repair_settings.php?

[Kindred]

Please note that MOVING a forum is fairly straight forward


http://wiki.simplemachines.org/smf/Hosting_-_How_do_I_move_my_SMF_forum_to_a_different_host
this same applies to moving to a different domain within the same host, but may be even simpler...


MERGING two forums is complicated.
So, if you planned to run two separate forums and then merge them, you are in for a world of hurt.

[Campanule]

Thank you so much

My English and my computer-skills simply aren't good enough  It was pure luck and with help from this forum I got my first forum installed. I haven't got any idea how I did it. But I still think it is the best way for me - to start all over again

I know about the host - but they speak Danish and they are okay. I wanted to pay them so they were just being honest with me. There is not many alternatives with my language 

[Campanule]

Oh you came in here, Kindred

I know it should be simple but my English isn't good enough. Worse than google translate 

I am not going to merge because I know I will get in trouble

I thought of asking someone here to do it (paid for of course) - it would really be a help but I don't know if I can communicate with experts here

[Sir Osis of Liver]

Does your host control panel have an option for english?

[Campanule]

Yes they have support in English. I have to chat daytime if I want Danish support. Otherwise it is in English

Is it allowed to post them here? Please delete if not

one (dot) com

[Sir Osis of Liver]

If you can pm access to your host account (url/username/password) will have a look.  Do you want to have two forums at different domains, or just move an existing forum from one domain to another?

[Campanule]

Thanks for everything - I am a happy camper