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is it possible to change domain names with out loosing anythink? | Forum

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jeo
jeo Jul 8 '12
can anyone please tell me will anythink happen to my site if i change my domain or not?
jeo
jeo Jul 8 '12
ok so if i do a site backup and just import the backup to my new domain or can you tell me in basic steps and ware to go please? thanks
jeo
jeo Jul 9 '12
get back?
Michael I.
Michael I. Jul 9 '12
Jeo, this manual will do the trick for you:  http://docs.oxwall.org/faq:how-to-transfer-my-site-to-another-hosting
jeo
jeo Jul 9 '12
ok mate thanks i look now :)
jeo
jeo Jul 9 '12
do i just need to backup the home directory on backup wizard then what? sorry bout this im poor with this stuff still?
jeo
jeo Jul 10 '12
get back
Michael I.
Michael I. Jul 18 '12
All steps are described in the manual. Do you want to move to another server or just to change the domain name?
jeo
jeo Jul 18 '12
just a domain name
Michael I.
Michael I. Jul 19 '12
Then you should only point your domain name to your server by propagating DNS and change the domain name in ow_includes/config.php file on define('OW_URL_HOME', 'https://www.yoursite.com/'); line.
jeo
jeo Jul 19 '12
so do you mean buy a domain restrict my old domain to my new one and then change the domain at ow_includes/config.php file on define('OW_URL_HOME',?

Thanks for your support :)