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How do I move my Joomla site from localhost?

Last updated on December 26, 2022 @ 11:22 am

If you have a Joomla site set up on your local computer, you can move it to a new host by following these steps:

1. Log into your Joomla site.

2. Click the Site Manager link in the top left corner of the screen.

3. Under Site Settings, click the Hosting tab.

4. On the Hosting tab, under Servers, click the name of the host you want to use to host your Joomla site.

5. Click the Change button.

6. On the Change Hosting Page, enter the new host name in the Host Name field and click the Change button.

7. Click the Save Changes button.

8. Click the Close button.

9. Log out of your Joomla site.

10. Log back in to your Joomla site.

11. Under Site Settings, click the Site Manager link in the top left corner of the screen.

12. Under Site Settings, click the Content tab.

13. In the Site Content area, click the Uploads button.

14. In the Uploads area, click the Joomla site you want to move.

15. Click the Move button.

16. On the Move Page, enter the new host name in the Host Name field and click the Move button.

17. Click the Home link in the top right corner of the screen.

18. In the Home area, click the Joomla site you want to move.

19. Click the Content tab.

20. In the Site Content area, click the Sites button.

21. In the Sites area, click the name of the Joomla site you want to move.

22. Click the Properties button.

23. In the Properties area, click the Servers tab.

24. In the Servers area, click the name of the new host you just moved your Joomla site to.

25. In the Properties area, click the Sites tab.

26. In the Sites area, click the name of the new host you just moved your Joomla site to.

27. In the Properties area, click the Settings tab.

28. In the Settings area, click the Edit button.

29. On the Edit Settings Page, enter the new host name in the Host Name field and click the Save Changes button.

30. Click the Close button.

31. Log out of your Joomla site.

32. Open your web browser and enter the new host name in the address bar to access your Joomla site on the new host.

That’s it! You’ve successfully moved your Joomla site from your local computer to a new host. Keep in mind that the exact steps may vary depending on the specific hosting provider you are using and the version of Joomla you are running. If you run into any issues or have any questions, it’s always a good idea to contact your hosting provider for assistance.

PRO TIP: If you are moving your Joomla site from localhost to a live server, it is important to take precautions to ensure that your site data and settings are transferred properly. Failing to do so could result in lost data or a broken site.
Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

Sysadmin turned Javascript developer. Owner of 20+ apps graveyard, and a couple of successful ones.