New Install Using Old Database

  • I am trying to do a new install of WP, but want to use the database that is already being used for a WP site that is already live. I am going to use this new install for testing, (ie themes, etc.) but I must be doing something wrong as when I changed the prefix on the config file the site goes blank. Please tell me what I am doing wrong. I would appreciate it.

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  • Thread Starter senorwakko

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    I was going to do the install using the old database prefix, but was afraid it would wipe out what was already in the database. Maybe I am wrong?

    You are right. Something will go wrong.
    It would be much safer to separate the database of the live site from the testing site.

    Thread Starter senorwakko

    (@senorwakko)

    So the best way to do it, is do a total new install then insert the old database inputs into the new one?

    Yes… at least that’s how I do it. Check this link if that’s how you want to do it.

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