Database errors / can't change domain name

[bobdylanrh]

Through my server I changed domain names. Meaning, my main domain was one thing, now it is another.

I didn't change the domain name on by vbulletin board before doing this. Now I can't access the forum in any which way. Changing the server back to the old domain still registers database errors.

I have no idea how to fix this.

[Lynne]

You need to edit your database now. The settings table (easy) and the datastore table (not so easy since it is serialized).

[bobdylanrh]

Originally Posted by Lynne

You need to edit your database now. The settings table (easy) and the datastore table (not so easy since it is serialized).

I don't even know where to find the database to edit it.

[Lynne]

You don't know where your database is? If you don't, then I really suggest you find someone else to do this for you.

[bobdylanrh]

Originally Posted by Lynne

You don't know where your database is? If you don't, then I really suggest you find someone else to do this for you.

The mysql database files? Nope, no clue where the files are to manipulate them.

--------------- Added [DATE]1327728617[/DATE] at [TIME]1327728617[/TIME] ---------------

I managed to find settings table. I changed bburl and homeurl to read the proper address.

I have no idea how to edit datastore.

[Lynne]

As I said, I suggest you find someone else to do this for you if you do not know how to do it. Messing with the database incorrectly could cause real problems.

[bobdylanrh]

Problem fixed. Issue wasn't in the database at all.

[ProFifaLeagues]

Originally Posted by bobdylanrh

Problem fixed. Issue wasn't in the database at all.

Always worth saying what the problems was mate then it helps others in the same boat :up:

[bobdylanrh]

Originally Posted by rammieone

Always worth saying what the problems was mate then it helps others in the same boat :up:

Good point!

It was a pretty idiotic thing on my part... when I switched domains on the server, it requested to change my password. I just had to go into config.php and change the password.