JPC Solutions Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 I have everything ready for the site to launch. Here's one catch though... the Database name. The store is /prestashop and I would like to call it something else like /mystore, or /myshop... To me, this sounds easy, but I want to make sure. 1. Change the db name on my server2. Change the db name on prestashop admin... (how do I do this?)If it's not this simple, someone please let me know... Thanks! -JPC Solutions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacky75 Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Hi,in the Backoffice, open "Preferences/Database". there you can change the db settings.Regards, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPC Solutions Posted May 2, 2011 Author Share Posted May 2, 2011 Are there dangers to doing this? I'm new to Prestashop and I don't want to completely screw up the site. The warning on the Admin page says, "Be VERY CAREFUL with these settings, as changes may cause your PrestaShop online store to malfunction. For all issues, check the config/settings.inc.php file."What do I have to worry about? Do I have to completely re-install Prestashop? Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacky75 Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Changing the db name, if the db name is not correct, the shop will not work until you'll properly set the db name.If you want you can also directly change the db name in the "config/settings.inc.php" file Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPC Solutions Posted May 2, 2011 Author Share Posted May 2, 2011 Hi Jacky... I will do this and let you know what happens. Thanks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xapinc Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 I changed the database name and included the password, and now I cant' access my control panel or see my website. How can I fix this? The information I changed was correct. In fact the new database only had a different number at the end. ie, from example2 to example3. Same passwords. I'm trying to look for a file that can get my backoffice running again. Please help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xapinc Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 I ended up installing prestashop again. I will try to upload my previous database and see if it works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vekia Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 I ended up installing prestashop again. I will try to upload my previous database and see if it works you installed fresh prestashop and then - upload database? if so, it mean that you fresh installation turn into the old one (because your fresh database installation will be overwrited by old one) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilly2sweet Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 i need very urgent help...Please can anyone assist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j.carlos.cid Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 I had the same problem (admin area not working) after recreating the database with a more producction-like name. Front end worked fine but back-office thrown a HTTP error 500. I fixed it up by clearing the cache (rm -fr ./var/cache/{prod,dev}) Prestashop version 1.7.5.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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