XF 2.1 Can you merge a Xenforo database?

[Jimmy19]

Hi everyone,

I have a host that I want to switch to and they told me that I can only have 1 database. This is a wordpress website that also has a xenforo forum on it, so I have 2 separate databases. Can you merge both databases together?

 

[Max Taxable]

You want to merge the WP database with the XF one?

they told me that I can only have 1 database.

Find a worthwhile host. First time I have heard of a host that allows only one DB.

 

[bzcomputers]

No. Don't even think about moving to a host that limits you to 1 database..

I haven't dealt much with shared hosting recently, but to me that limitation sounds crazy.

 

[bzcomputers]

Beat me to it @Manster54

 

[beerForo]

Perhaps you are talking about managed WP hosting, in which case they would allow one database (WP site)?

This would not be suitable.

 

[Jimmy19]

Perhaps you are talking about managed WP hosting, in which case they would allow one database (WP site)?

This would not be suitable.

Yeah, I have a host that is managed wp hosting. I was kinda shocked too when they told me I could only have 1 database. No big deal, lots of other hosts out there for just this site I can move it to.

 

[adamgreenough]

WordPress runs from a table prefix so you could in theory, but please don't. Just move host as others have suggested. A compromise on your WordPress site would put your forum at risk and vice versa. Ideally they would be on entirely different sandboxed file systems. I love WordPress but with its plugin ecosystem it is easy to slip-up and find yourself vulnerable to exploits.

 

[beerForo]

Here's WP hosting, they allow one website (domain) but unlimited databases. So they exist.

HostGator | WordPress | WordPress Hosting

www.hostgator.com

The next plan up allows unlimited websites.

 

[adamgreenough]

Here's WP hosting, they allow one website (domain) but unlimited databases. So they exist.

HostGator | WordPress | WordPress Hosting

www.hostgator.com

The next plan up allows unlimited websites.

I wouldn't recommend hosting with any EIG owned host, which is what Hostgator are.

Further reading:

As Full As Possible List of EIG Companies and Brands With Details (Beware EIG Hosting and Newfold Digital!)

Full list of EIG hosting companies that have been acquired by Endurance International Group and the dates with proof links when EIG bought the hosts.

researchasahobby.com

https://www.michaelcarusi.com/dump-eig/

If you're in the UK, www.krystal.uk are great and independent.

 

[beerForo]

I am not recommending them. It was a google search, he can do that too.

 

[beerForo]

I have no idea of good shared hosting these days I haven't used it in over a decade.