Moving Posts, Users, etc. to a NEW Build

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Browse007X
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Moving Posts, Users, etc. to a NEW Build

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Our server host recently moved us to a new server and we're needing to do a fresh install of phpBB as the one that was in use isn't compatible on the new server. I have access to the old database. Is there an easy way to move all the old users, posts, etc. over to the new build? I've tried using phpMyAdmin but it didn't seem to register the user or posts just showed one user with no posts. Any insight? Hoping to find an easy way to do this? Thank you!
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Re: Moving Posts, Users, etc. to a NEW Build

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Might I suggest you take a look at Transferring Your Board to a New Host or Domain
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Re: Moving Posts, Users, etc. to a NEW Build

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Browse007X wrote: Tue Jan 18, 2022 10:49 pm Our server host recently moved us to a new server and we're needing to do a fresh install of phpBB as the one that was in use isn't compatible on the new server.
What's the problem exactly?

If the issue is related to your server having higher PHP or MySQL/MariaDB versions, depending on those information (that you don't provide :lol: ) you could just upgrade your phpBB board.
Browse007X wrote: Tue Jan 18, 2022 10:49 pm Is there an easy way to move all the old users, posts, etc. over to the new build?
Having a version mismatch between your files and database will give you a lot or problems.
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