dixie Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I may have created a problem for myself - as follows: I installed prestashop (future stitchbin.com) on my server, under heartofdixiequiltshop.com and as a sub folder so I could build my site before I had my live domain. http://www.heartofdi...shop.com/Presta This will be stitchbin.com, instead Now, I have my domain (stitchbin.com) purchased and set up on my server (along with heartofdixiequitlshop.com). So, I have 2 live domains on my server: 1.) heartofdixiequiltshop.com (not a Prestashop cart) and 2.) stitchbin.com (Prestashop cart) My problem is that I don't know how to transfer my Prestashop files to my new domain (stitchbin.com) from the sub directory of heartofdixiequitlshop.com (heartofdixiequiltshop.com/Presta) How do I go about making the move without losing everything I have been working on? Hope I didn't create a real mess! Thank you in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellini13 Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 so lets assume 3 things 1) heartofdixiequitlshop.com is in a folder called "public_html" 2) stitchbin.com is in a folder called "public_html/Presta" 3) you have create a sub-domain called stitchbin, and so there is a folder "public_html/stitchbin" where you need to place stitchbin.com so a couple of ways to do this. 1) you can simply rename stitchbin to stitchbin.old. and then rename Presta to stitchbin. then go into your prestashop config/settings.inc.php and change the '__PS_BASE_URI__' to "stitchbin". there may be some folders under stitchbin.old that you would have to move to the new stitchbin. things like cgi, stats etc... that your host may need to work properly. 2) using ftp download the contents of Presta to your local computer. once complete, upload it all to "stitchbin". then go into your prestashop config/settings.inc.php and change the '__PS_BASE_URI__' to "stitchbin". after you do the above, log into your back office and change the domain from heartofdixiequitlshop.com to stitchbin.com in the Preferences | SEO & URLs section Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dixie Posted December 30, 2011 Author Share Posted December 30, 2011 Thank you so much, Bellini. Actually, now my website is here: public_html/heartofdixiequiltshop.com/Presta I have an empty sub domain folder (only cgi-bin folder in it) here: public_html/stitchbin.com Does that mean I can rename the Presta file to stitchbin.com as you mentioned in step 1) above? Then change the '__PS_BASE_URI__' to "stitchbin". That should be it, except for the changes I can make in the back office under Preferences? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellini13 Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 almost had it... 1) rename "stitchbin.com" to "stitchbin.com.old". 2) rename "Presta" to "stitchbin.com". 3) copy that cgi-bin folder from "stitchbin.com.old" to "stitchbin.com" 4) change the '__PS_BASE_URI__' from "Presta" to "stitchbin.com" 5) update the domain in the back office Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dixie Posted December 30, 2011 Author Share Posted December 30, 2011 Okay, I think I have it! I will follow those steps. Thank you for your help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheap gaming pcs Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Hi Bellini I see you have been helping above with moving the website to another domain . Would you be able to help me please . I have make my site on a temporary domain . Now i want to move it to my live domain . The web address will change as well . Thanks for your help Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellini13 Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 basically, that will involve the following steps 1) on your temporary site, perform a database backup from either the back office or from phpmyadmin. 2) import that into your live database using phpmyadmin 3) using ftp, upload all of your files to your host 4) edit the /config/settings.inc.php. change the _DB_SERVER_, _DB_NAME_, _DB_USER_, _DB_PASSWD_, _DB_PREFIX_, _MYSQL_ENGINE_ and __PS_BASE_URI__ appropriately to match your live server settings. 5) go to the live back office and update the domain to your live domain, the back office should warn you about this. you likely need to re-create the .htaccess and robot files. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheap gaming pcs Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Hi Bellini Thanks for your help I have change the _DB_SERVER_, _DB_NAME_, _DB_USER_, _DB_PASSWD_ settings How do i find out the live server settings for the _DB_PREFIX_, _MYSQL_ENGINE_ and __PS_BASE_URI__ .Plus could you explain how to re-create the .htaccess and robot files. Many Thanks Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellini13 Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 How do i find out the live server settings for the _DB_PREFIX_, _MYSQL_ENGINE_ and __PS_BASE_URI__ you can use phpmyadmin to confirm _DB_PREFIX_ and _MYSQL_ENGINE_. The settings are likely... define('_DB_PREFIX_', 'ps_'); define('_MYSQL_ENGINE_', 'MyISAM'); The engine could also be define('_MYSQL_ENGINE_', 'InnoDB'); The __PS_BASE_URI__ depends on the folder that you installed the shop in. If it is directly under public_html then it should be define('__PS_BASE_URI__', '/'); If you placed the shop under a subfolder, like /public_html/shop/ then the setting would be define('__PS_BASE_URI__', '/shop/'); you generate the .htaccess and robot files using the back office, under tools | generators Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheap gaming pcs Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Hi Bellini Thanks for your help I have done every thing you said . My site is now showing on the new domain now but when i login to the back office and add a product or edit something it dose not show on the site Would you know why this is ? Many Thanks Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Kranzler Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Hi Gary, In your Back Office, please go to Preferences > Performance and enable Force Compile, and then let me know if that allows you to see the changes you are making. -Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheap gaming pcs Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Hi Mike Thanks for your help . The only option in preferences are below . Performance is not there Contact, Appearance, Meta-Tags, Products, Email, Image, Database, PDF, Localization, Search Thanks for all your help Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Kranzler Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Hi Gary, What version of PrestaShop are you using? -Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheap gaming pcs Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Hi Mike Thanks for your quick response It is Version 1.3.1.1 . With the mobile store theme I not sure if the theme lets you upgrade the version . My Site is uk/gaming/pcs/ co/ uk . All on word Many Thanks Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Kranzler Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Ahhh that explains it. Force Compile was introduced in version 1.4. What product are you trying to add or edit right now? -Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheap gaming pcs Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Hi Mile All of the really . The site is only half finished I moved it over so i could use the prestashop manager . With remote ass Do you know what will happen if i upgrade to the 1.4 ? Or is there another way around this Many Thanks Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Kranzler Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Hi Gary, Especially if the site isn't even finished it, I would definitely recommend that you try upgrading. It's still experimental and may not work yet on all installations, but you can try out our AutoUpgrade module to simplify the process. -Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheap gaming pcs Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Hi Mike I have tried the AutoUpgrade module you said about I followed all the steps . All the option below have a tick by them . But when i press upgrade prestashop now . Nothing happends Do you know why . Or what else i can try All the following points must be ok in order to allow the upgrade. Root directory : /home/a6351283/public_html Module version : Your version is up-to-date (0.2.2) Root directory status : fully writable Upgrade available : This release allows autoupgrade. Shop deactivated : Yes PHP time limit : disabled Options chosen : autoupgrade configuration ok - Modify your options Many thanks for all your help Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Kranzler Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Hi Gary, Could you post a quick screenshot of that page here for me to check out? -Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheap gaming pcs Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Hi Mike Sorry im not sure how to do a screen shot . Always wanted to know how lol Thanks for all your help Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Kranzler Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Hi Mike Sorry im not sure how to do a screen shot . Always wanted to know how lol Thanks for all your help Gary The simplest way to do this would be to pull up the page, hit the "Print Screen" button on your keyboard (should be on the top row, to the right) and then paste it here. When you hit the button, it will automatically add the image to your clipboard, so you won't see anything until you try to paste it. Alternatively, if you would like to speak with a member of our advanced support team about upgrading, you are welcome to give them a call at 888 947 6543. -Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheap gaming pcs Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Hi Mike Thanks for getting back to me .. Before i read your message . I though it would be just as easy to install a fresh ver of prestashop on a sub domain and try and add my theme . When i did a got a error message saying bad configuration php So i take it the theme dose not work with the upgrade . Do you know of another way i can get the back office working . As it is not making any of the changes i do to the live site Many Thanks Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Kranzler Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Hi Gary, In this situation, you may want to speak with our advanced support team, because they can even take care of your upgrade for you if you're interested in having them do so. If you would like, you can either PM me with your contact information and I'll set it up, or you can call them directly at 888 947 6543. -Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheap gaming pcs Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Hi Mike That would be great the new version are a lot better i will PM you now Thanks so much for all your help Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tivicrdotcom Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 So I believe am in the right discussion place. So I had my website on "virtualitycr.com/tienda" but developed a big issue so I installed a fresh copy on "virtualitycr.com/prestatest". I renamed "/tienda" to "oldtienda" and "prestatest" to "tienda" I opened settings.inc and changed '__PS_BASE_URI__' to "/tienda/" and saved but not I can't access my site. Does anyone know of another file that needs to be adjusted? Thanks in adavance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Kranzler Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Hi tivicrdotcom, If your original site was on the /tienda subdirectory, you shouldn't need to change anything at all when you rename the new site to /tienda, and the old one to /oldtienda because it should be set that way already. Additionally, the site is showing up just fine for me right now. Did you switch it back? -Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tivicrdotcom Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Mike firstable you are the best! It probably makes you feel good being able to help so many people! I actually just changed that, and cleared cache (which I forgot) and now it displays nice. I am gonna follow your advise on the background. I changed directories because an issue I had with my prior site but it amazed me at how easy and smooth was to transition from one installation to another (which will come handy in case I need to move to another server). I didn't loose much on transition, which made my day because I thought I was gonna go back to day one. Thanks again and best vibes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Kranzler Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Great, I'm glad I could help! Happy selling! -Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tivicrdotcom Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 you betcha! The very first virtual store in Costa Rica with physical warehouse, and all thanks to the Prestashop Team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancerdee Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Hello!!! Sorry to be a pain and repeat questions but I have also created a temporary site which will be transfered tomorrow so I need to move my temporary site to the new location. My temporary site is in public_html, the new site is in public_html/www.worldofirishdancing.com I have performed a database backup from phpmyadmin. I then imported it to the new site. I am currently uploading the original prestashop files to public_html/www.worldofirishdancing.com and I was then going to add the current themes files afterwards. does this make sence? I am now worried about renaming the correct files as I know one little mistake can ruin everything!! Can I ask what I need to change the following to? 4) edit the /config/settings.inc.php. change the _DB_SERVER_, _DB_NAME_, _DB_USER_, _DB_PASSWD_, _DB_PREFIX_, _MYSQL_ENGINE_ and __PS_BASE_URI__ appropriately to match your live server settings. I changed __PS_BASE_URI__ to define('__PS_BASE_URI__', '/www.worldofirishdancing.com/'); is this correct? I really dont know much about phpmyadmin. Im really worried about messing it all up!! i need a 'for dummies' explanation please!!! really appreciate all your help!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Kranzler Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Hello!!! Sorry to be a pain and repeat questions but I have also created a temporary site which will be transfered tomorrow so I need to move my temporary site to the new location. My temporary site is in public_html, the new site is in public_html/www.worldofirishdancing.com I have performed a database backup from phpmyadmin. I then imported it to the new site. I am currently uploading the original prestashop files to public_html/www.worldofirishdancing.com and I was then going to add the current themes files afterwards. does this make sence? I am now worried about renaming the correct files as I know one little mistake can ruin everything!! Can I ask what I need to change the following to? 4) edit the /config/settings.inc.php. change the _DB_SERVER_, _DB_NAME_, _DB_USER_, _DB_PASSWD_, _DB_PREFIX_, _MYSQL_ENGINE_ and __PS_BASE_URI__ appropriately to match your live server settings. I changed __PS_BASE_URI__ to define('__PS_BASE_URI__', '/www.worldofirishdancing.com/'); is this correct? I really dont know much about phpmyadmin. Im really worried about messing it all up!! i need a 'for dummies' explanation please!!! really appreciate all your help!! Hi dancerdee, Most of what you posted looks fine. However, you should change your PS_BASE_URI to just '/' because that will direct everyone to the root of your site. And as always, be sure to back it all up first! -Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tivicrdotcom Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Good luck and like Mike said, always back up your files and specially your db. Best Regards, AJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noc7urnal Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Ok so Im sure this has gotten a little old by now, but I have a similar problem. I currently have my prestashop site at www.paroteesclothing.com. I am looking to change the location of this site to www.paroteesclothing.com/shop. I have copied all the files to the /shop directory on my ftp and I went into the config/settings.inc.php and changed define('__PS_BASE_URI__', ''); to define('__PS_BASE_URI__', '/shop');. Although I thought I did everything I needed to, the website does not show up. Please someone help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyaisu Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Can you help out on what I need to do for my shop to change? I installed prestashop and created my shop under amittaielectronics.com/demo and now need to move it to the main folder, i.e amittaielectronics.com. I already used ftp to add it to the public html, but then when you visit www.amittaielectronics.com it displays the /demo on the browser address bar. Please help!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellini13 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 try 2 things 1) delete the .htaccess file located under public_html 2) log into your back office, go to SEO & URL page and change the base path. remove demo from it and just leave the / if that does not work, then you may need to manually update your database to remove demo. for that i need to know the specific version of Prestashop you are using Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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