Moved to new host, using same URL, no database content

  • I attempted to move my blog to a new host using the same URL. Everything seems to be in order, but I do not see my posts and other content when I log in to the admin page. Here are the steps I took:

    Moved wp-content:
    I moved my uploads, themes, and plugins to a fresh install of WordPress at the new host. When I log in I can see the themes and plugins. No problem.

    Moved database:
    I created a new database at the new host and used phpMyAdmin to import all the database tables from my original host. When I browse wp_posts I can see all of my posts. Everything seems to be in order.

    Updated config file:
    I edited the wp-config file with the new database name, user name, password, and host directory. When I then went to https://www.mysite.com/wp-admin I was prompted to input my blog name, user name, and password. I signed in successfully, but my posts are missing.

    Any ideas where I went wrong? I’ve read the WordPress support docs and various blogs. So far I’m batting zero ??

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  • If you were prompted to input your blog name, user name, and password, that wasn’t a log in prompt, that was an installation prompt.

    This indicates that either the tables weren’t imported at the new host, or the database details in wp-config.php at the new host weren’t configured properly.

    If you go to phpMyAdmin now, are there more tables now than there were when you did the initial import?

    Thread Starter niknak

    (@niknak)

    Thanks for the response Richard. I was able to install the site locally using MAMP. When I attempt to do the same process with my new host (ipage) I either get internal server errors or php permissions issues. I’ve opened a ticket with them to help figure it out.

    If I get it to work, I’ll post the details.

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