importing old wordpress sql file
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i can’t import an old wordpress sql file bc it’s not in the current wordpress export file format. help.
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Hi @existentialcrisis247, is the old site still live? If so, can you back it up, update it, then create an export file as outlined here?
https://en.support.wordpress.com/coming-from-self-hosted/ -
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Okay. You could still install that version of WordPress.org, import the SQL file, backup, update, and export. I’m afraid you’d be missing your images though :(
Depending on the content, it may still be worth it to you though. Are you comfortable with those steps? You can find old copies of WordPress here:
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Hi there,
You’ll need to set up a new WordPress.org installation, either with an online hosting provider, or locally on your computer. Then you can upload the files there, and create a new .xml export file from the dashboard which you’ll be able to import here.
You can find instructions how to install WordPress locally here:
https://codex.wordpress.org/Installing_WordPress#Installing_WordPress_on_your_own_Computer
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