Tim S
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You cannot “upload” a database via FTP. You’ll need to use phpMyAdmin for the database. Backing up a database is completely separate from backing up the files and folders for WordPress. You’ll need to back up the database on your local dev server, then create a database on your web server with the same name, user, and passwords. Then import the data you backed up from the local dev server to the web server.
When did you make changes to your DNS records? Typically, any changes to DNS can take up to 24 hours to take effect. When I visit the site I see you have a error connecting to the database. Did you migrate the database as well? You’ll need to set up the database and user.
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In reply to: Installed WP- Unable to find wp-admin on any browserIt appears that your domain is not resolving correctly. I’ve tried to ping the domain and not got a response. When did you purchase the domain? Typically, it takes 24 hours for the domain name to resolve once it is purchased. Did you purchase it with the hosting package?
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In reply to: Lost and Confused with WordPress install on BluehostWordPress does not use FTP nor create FTP accounts for your hosting package. You need to check your root folder for the FTP account you are uploading with to see the path of the uploaded files. Also, what are you uploading via FTP for WordPress? I hope this helps!
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In reply to: Fatal Error after Updating to 3.3.1Typically, you can adjust your max_execution_time in your php.ini file. However, I’d start by disabling all your plugins by renaming the plugins folder via FTP. Here’s a link on how to adjust your max_execution time in the php.ini file:
http://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/website/general-server-setup/update-local-php-settings
I hope this helps!
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In reply to: Installed WP- Unable to find wp-admin on any browserDo you have a URL we can look at to see if we can determine whats going on?
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In reply to: installation failedIt sounds as if the upload may have corrupted the file. Try re-uploading the files again and see if the problem persists.
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In reply to: sites merged after install, help!It sounds like it was configured in such a way to use the original website’s database. When using WordPress on separate domains on the same hosting account, it’s always best to make sure you have completely separate databases. All the content for the site is stored within the databases. If you use the same database for both sites, it will display the same content.
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In reply to: Installing a new site. Domain issue relating to FTP uploadHi James,
Does your host provide you with a temporary URL? If so, you can use that, then update it once your ready to point the domain to your WordPress installation.
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In reply to: Total noob – stuck on the installHi David,
Sometimes a fresh set of eyes on a new day is the best solution. If you want to try again and run into problems or have questions, thats what we’re here for!
Have a great new year!
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In reply to: Have a current site need to now use WordPress – helpYou need to install a WAMP stack to run WordPress locally. WordPress is designed to work on a web server running a form of an AMP stack. (Apache, MySQL, PHP).
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In reply to: Total noob – stuck on the install777 is a security risk. Do not set your files to 777 and that can cause the 500 error. Read through the link I sent you about file permissions and make sure they are set appropriately.
If changing them to what they should be doesn’t work contact your host to have them look at the server’s error logs for the exact error.
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In reply to: Total noob – stuck on the installYou don’t have to give up! We’ll certainly help you as much as we possibly can. A couple of things:
Files and folders have permissions. Here’s a link to the guide on it:
http://codex.wordpress.org/Changing_File_PermissionsAlso, contact your web hosting provider. I’m sure they can help you get this square. WordPress is a great content management system. As with anything new, it does have a bit of a learning curve, but once you learn it – it’s fantastic!
It has nothing to do with the database at this point. We’ll get you through it. Just take a deep breath!
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In reply to: Total noob – stuck on the installWhen I try to go to the link to WP, it is returning a 500 error. You need to check your file permissions and make sure they are set correctly. If that doesn’t work, you’ll need to look into your server error logs to see the exact nature of the error. It looks like you haven’t finished the install process yet, hence the re-direct to the install page.
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In reply to: Total noob – stuck on the installWhere you upload the files depends on how you want WordPress to work. If you uplaod them to the root directory of the domain then WordPress will be the domains’s site. Since you uploaded the files to a folder called wp you’ll need to go to the correct address.
This should take you to your WordPress site (replace yourdomain.com with your actual domain)
http://yourdomain.com/wp/This should take you to your WordPress admin dashboard:
http://yourdomain.com/wp/wp-adminI hope this helps!
Can you post a link to the domain you installed WordPress on and I’d be happy to look into the further for you.