2.13.6.6. MODX transfer

To correctly transfer a site running CMS MODX, it is usually sufficient to do the following:

1. If the site is active, follow these steps:
   1. Log into the admin panel of the site.
   2. Go to the section "customization → System settings»:
   3. In the drop-down list, select "Site"And find the value"Site status", Double-click on the value"Yes"Open the parameter for editing and change it to"No»:
   4. In chapter "Control»Click«Clear cache"And"End all sessions»:
   5. Additionally manually remove the site cache.
2. Transfer site files and database (if required) using the one that suits your situation instruction.
3. Set up your database connection.
4. In the config file /core/config/config.inc.php correct the absolute paths to the site files. The path to the site directory should look like /home/user/example.com/wwwwhere instead of user should be indicated hosting account nameand instead of example.com/www — path to site files.
5. If after the transfer a different domain will be used, in the configuration file /core/config/config.inc.php change the site address to a new one in the line with the parameter $http_host (the example shows the site address example.com):

   $http_host='example.com';

6. Check the site is working.