XF 2.2 PhpBB3 migration to Xenforo (same host)

[wooyadeen]

I need to migrate PhpBB3 to Xenforo (at same host). Can i install Xenforo @same location with phpbb (\public_html\forum) and import from there? Should i delete all Phpbb files before? Do i need \files or something else?

thanks

 

[Paul B]

Install XF in a subdirectory.

Import from phpBB.

Archive the phpBB forum.

Move XF to the final directory and update the Board URL.

 

[wooyadeen]

Fast, short and clear
Thank you

 

[Paul B]

If you're going to need to do test and final imports, make sure you read this.

Importing guidelines

Importing, although relatively straightforward, sometimes requires a few test runs to become familiar with the process and iron out any issues. This simple guide aims to outline the basic steps and explain how to do multiple imports in the same installation, without ending up with duplicate...

xenforo.com

 

[wooyadeen]

(when i start importer) i have troubles with path, what i need to type here? Phpbb forum path is /public_html/forum/ fx is /public_html/forum/noviforum

 

[duderuud]

Change permissions on those directories, they must be readable by the webserver (nginx/apache).

 

[Paul B]

If it's not a perms issue, entering the absolute path will work

 

[wooyadeen]

Do i need to set path to original folder. Or i need to create new folder inside xenforo instalation and to copy original files there?

 

[Paul B]

The paths in the importer are the phpbb file paths.

The XF directories already exist and the importer will copy files from phpBB to XF.

 

[wooyadeen]

Tnx, it worked with absolute path