Database backup upload

  • I just changed my host yesterday. I need to upload the database backup I’m having with my previous host.

    Definitely the DB name, user and password is different (from the backup file) as upon using auto instal to install WordPress a default backup is already created.

    So my question is how should I upload this database backup now? Do I need to change the name of the backup file?

    Any response would be appreciated.

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  • There are quite a few things that need to be changed in the database when switching hosts. There are options other than moving a site manually.

    When moving sites between servers for either myself or clients I always use BackupBuddy (This is a payed plugin though). This allows you to backup the entire site including the database and move it without the need to ever go into the database and make manual changes. I highly recommend this.

    If looking to do it manually you would need need to open up your wp-config.php file in the root directory of your WordPress install and replace the database name, database password and host name.

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