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Is there a direct link like the one you gave me for exporting?

Tell me why I’ve done all that backing up over the years? It seems I can’t upload the backed up database, anyway.

where does the xml file get uploaded to? Contents?

I admit, the username was wishy-washy and that will be changed. File permissions were proper, I do keep things updated but how do I know what plugins are safe to download?

OK, I’ve downloaded the page and it’s on my desktop.
In cpanel, the main site is listed under public_html. That is a folder named Admin, then Content, then Includes and then a bunch of files.
In addition, I have 3 addon domains and several subdomains. These are in folders. Did I, at lest, get that right?

So, how do I do this without screwing up more? should I create a folder named ceconn.com and put the new wordpress in there and import the xml file in there? Then, when it is ready, delete the present one and move the new one in its place?

Does that sound doable?

Thank you Dougdotcom. I think it is a template hack. Perhaps even a plugin hack. I am distressed to hear my site wasn’t that secure. What does a body do to make it more secure? Well, we’ll cross that bridge when we get to it.

Do I have to delete the site now? Can I setup a new site without deleting my old one just now? I’ll follow your instructions for the new site and then delete the old one? Does that work?

Then how do I get my saved information in there? I need to know the next step.

That means I’m starting from scratch? No posts, no links, no nothing?

I think so. I imported the database using Backup in cpanel. Then, I opened mysql and entered dbname, username, password. Then opened config.php and entered the same info there.

Is that good?

No. I do not have access

I am pretty sure everything worked before I imported the database because I remember changing a few settings etc. So, we know it’s the imported database. Now what?

I just hate the thought of having my website down again. It is my business site and I look bad if the site is down.

While reassessing my page is down again. Right?

Hello World is back. Right?

Yes, I saw that. Then I imported my backed up database

Are you talking about hello world etc?