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1. lizvang
   Member
   Posted 4 years ago #

   I just recently changed hosts and even though I have transferred all my WP files over, I forgot to backup my WP database before I closed my account (!).

   What are my options for recovering years worth of blog entries?

   Thanks.

2. lizvang
   Member
   Posted 4 years ago #

   I was able to retrieve (with help from support guy from old host) my .sql file for my WordPress blog.

   What is the next step I should take?

   I've created a database on my new host and followed the instructions for uploading in PHPAdmin to no avail.

   So I've deleted the database to start fresh. Is there anyone that could help me out?

   Thanks.
   (lizvang.com)

3. Chris_K
   Member
   Posted 4 years ago #

   Could you elaborate a bit on the "no avail" portion of:

   I've created a database on my new host and followed the instructions for uploading in PHPAdmin to no avail.

   Errors? Issues?

4. lizvang
   Member
   Posted 4 years ago #

   The no avail means that the instructions said, "this may take awhile" and it took me a whole of 4 seconds to import the .sql file I was given so I'm guessing I don't have the right file.

   Plus, I'm not 100% sure what to do after I have imported a .sql file as in which steps to take after that, if the site will just be okay, or if I need to fix anything else.

   Thanks for your help.

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