Starting with a test install

[pcbleu]

Hello

I want to make a test installation of a prestashop website

I made a copy of all the folders without the "cache" folder
I made an sql backup and retrieve of the database
with some changes in the parameters.php config file

when I want to try this new test site, I obtain the current prestashop website

what should I do to make the test site work?

Thanks in advance

[@diegofrancesco]

Hello, you also need to update the domain in the test database, if you haven't already done so, and also check the .htaccess file.

[pcbleu]

Thanks for your reply

I changed the values of the old domain in the _configuration table,
I modified the .htaccess file

but it always gives me the same result, and it results with the current website and not my tests installation

[Bill Dalton]

You will need to check table ps_shop_url in your database.

[Bill Dalton]

Another trick is to test your old domain locally by putting "127.0.0.1      old-domain.com" in your Windows host file. When not testing, just comment it out "# 127.0.0.1      old-domain.com"

[@diegofrancesco]

15 hours ago, pcbleu said:

Thanks for your reply

I changed the values of the old domain in the _configuration table,
I modified the .htaccess file

but it always gives me the same result, and it results with the current website and not my tests installation

In addition to the ps_shop_url table as they have already written to you, do a search on all the tables in the db, I usually do this. There are several tables to update. How to do it depends on what system you use, otherwise in SQL.

[pronashit]

 Make sure you've updated the domain in the test database, in case it hasn't been done yet, and also review the .htaccess file for any necessary adjustments.

[pcbleu]

Thanks for your suggestions

I replaced every occurences of the old domain in the sql file
and changed the .htaccess file

I had to change the physical_uri field in the ps_shop_url table and it is OK !!!

Edited October 11, 2023 by pcbleu (see edit history)

[Bill Dalton]

Just to be clear for anyone finding this thread you are setting up a test server or you are moving your shop to a new domain. There are only two things you need to change.

1. If the database name has changed, update file - \app\config\parameters.php

2 update the database table ps_shop_url

That's it! That will get you up and running.