Title: Migration Problems Last modified: August 21, 2016 --- # Migration Problems * Resolved [MrParsons](https://wordpress.org/support/users/mrparsons/) * (@mrparsons) * [13 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/migration-problems-5/) * I’m having some trouble migrating my blog. I’ve followed all of the usual directions, but all I’m getting is the homepage. None of the other links work and I don’t seem to be able to login via wp-admin to change the links. Here’s what I’ve done: * Backed up files and database Changed URLs for old blog Imported old database to new database on new server Uploaded files to new server * I’ve attempted to change links in the database itself, but this doesn’t seem to do the trick. * Any advice would be most appreciated! * Thanks Viewing 15 replies - 16 through 30 (of 32 total) [←](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/migration-problems-5/?output_format=md) [1](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/migration-problems-5/?output_format=md) 2 [3](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/migration-problems-5/page/3/?output_format=md) [→](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/migration-problems-5/page/3/?output_format=md) * [DJDoubleXL189](https://wordpress.org/support/users/djdoublexl189/) * (@djdoublexl189) * [13 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/migration-problems-5/page/2/#post-3740282) * Did you migrate the correct database? * Thread Starter [MrParsons](https://wordpress.org/support/users/mrparsons/) * (@mrparsons) * [13 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/migration-problems-5/page/2/#post-3740285) * Yes… Checked that. All the content seems to be there * [DJDoubleXL189](https://wordpress.org/support/users/djdoublexl189/) * (@djdoublexl189) * [13 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/migration-problems-5/page/2/#post-3740286) * Are your settings in your wp-config.php file set up properly? * _[ redacted, support is offered via the forums and not Skype or email ]_ * Thread Starter [MrParsons](https://wordpress.org/support/users/mrparsons/) * (@mrparsons) * [13 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/migration-problems-5/page/2/#post-3740289) * I think so, yes… but a Skype could be really helpful. Really appreciate your time on this, cheers. Just moving to my laptop… * [WPyogi](https://wordpress.org/support/users/wpyogi/) * (@wpyogi) * [13 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/migration-problems-5/page/2/#post-3740294) * **[@djdoublexl189](https://wordpress.org/support/users/djdoublexl189/)** – your help is much appreciated, but it’s forum policy to keep help here. Thanks. * BTW, the site in your profile (assuming it’s yours) is in violation of WP’s trademark– see: * [http://wordpress.org/about/domains/](http://wordpress.org/about/domains/) * Thread Starter [MrParsons](https://wordpress.org/support/users/mrparsons/) * (@mrparsons) * [13 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/migration-problems-5/page/2/#post-3740295) * _[ redacted, support is offered via the forums and not Skype or email ]_ * Apologies. Happy to continue on here… * [DJDoubleXL189](https://wordpress.org/support/users/djdoublexl189/) * (@djdoublexl189) * [13 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/migration-problems-5/page/2/#post-3740296) * Sorry, I’ll get things switched up. * [DJDoubleXL189](https://wordpress.org/support/users/djdoublexl189/) * (@djdoublexl189) * [13 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/migration-problems-5/page/2/#post-3740298) * Anyway, there is definitely a disconnect between your database and your site files. If you can’t even log into WordPress, it sounds like there’s a database issue. The weird thing is I still see posts on the homepage. * Thread Starter [MrParsons](https://wordpress.org/support/users/mrparsons/) * (@mrparsons) * [13 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/migration-problems-5/page/2/#post-3740305) * I know, the homepage looks totally fine… Looking at the database, the content is certainly there. * The only thing I notice is that the guid column points to the old location/page_id. When I follow this link, I still get a 404. * [DJDoubleXL189](https://wordpress.org/support/users/djdoublexl189/) * (@djdoublexl189) * [13 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/migration-problems-5/page/2/#post-3740306) * If the GUID is pointing to a page id, and the permalinks are set to point to a post name url setting, I’d think that would make it be missing? * You really need to get back into your WordPress admin first. Is your email a user in the wp_users part of your database? * Thread Starter [MrParsons](https://wordpress.org/support/users/mrparsons/) * (@mrparsons) * [13 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/migration-problems-5/page/2/#post-3740313) * Yes, it’s my email address * Thread Starter [MrParsons](https://wordpress.org/support/users/mrparsons/) * (@mrparsons) * [13 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/migration-problems-5/page/2/#post-3740314) * I’ve tried resetting the password and changing it in wp_users via phpmyadmin, but even with the new password it won’t let me in to my dashboard… Most annoying! * [DJDoubleXL189](https://wordpress.org/support/users/djdoublexl189/) * (@djdoublexl189) * [13 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/migration-problems-5/page/2/#post-3740319) * Hmm. It sounds like something is amiss here. Wish I could help ya more over the support forum man. * Thread Starter [MrParsons](https://wordpress.org/support/users/mrparsons/) * (@mrparsons) * [13 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/migration-problems-5/page/2/#post-3740322) * No worries… There’s certainly something up! Well, thanks for the time. Will keep searching. * Thread Starter [MrParsons](https://wordpress.org/support/users/mrparsons/) * (@mrparsons) * [13 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/migration-problems-5/page/2/#post-3740364) * OK, we have a development! I re-edited and uploaded wp-config, then changed the password via phpmyadmin and have now got into my dashboard. * Post editing is as normal, but when I try to view posts I still get 404. They do however work when I reset permalinks to default. Viewing 15 replies - 16 through 30 (of 32 total) [←](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/migration-problems-5/?output_format=md) [1](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/migration-problems-5/?output_format=md) 2 [3](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/migration-problems-5/page/3/?output_format=md) [→](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/migration-problems-5/page/3/?output_format=md) The topic ‘Migration Problems’ is closed to new replies. ## Tags * [blog migration](https://wordpress.org/support/topic-tag/blog-migration/) * [wp-admin](https://wordpress.org/support/topic-tag/wp-admin/) * In: [Fixing WordPress](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/how-to-and-troubleshooting/) * 32 replies * 4 participants * Last reply from: [DJDoubleXL189](https://wordpress.org/support/users/djdoublexl189/) * Last activity: [13 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/migration-problems-5/page/3/#post-3740381) * Status: resolved ## Topics ### Topics with no replies ### Non-support topics ### Resolved topics ### Unresolved topics ### All topics