Move Joomla Installation Directory to a New Folder
Moving a Joomla installation directory to a new folder can be necessary for various reasons, such as improving security, changing the URL structure, or simply organizing your files. Here are the steps to move your Joomla installation to a new folder:
- Backup your Joomla site: Before making any changes, it’s always a good idea to make a backup of your website. This way, you can restore your site if anything goes wrong during the move.
- Create a new folder: Create a new folder in the desired location on your server where you want to move the Joomla files.
- Copy the Joomla files: Copy all the files and folders from the existing Joomla installation directory to the new folder you just created. You can do this using an FTP client, such as FileZilla.
- Update the configuration.php file: Navigate to the new Joomla folder and open the configuration.php file in a text editor. Find the following lines of code:
public $log_path = '/var/www/your-site/logs'; public $tmp_path = '/var/www/your-site/tmp';
Update the paths to reflect the new location of the logs and tmp folders. For example:
public $log_path = '/var/www/your-site/new-folder/logs'; public $tmp_path = '/var/www/your-site/new-folder/tmp';
Save the changes and close the file.
Update the database: Log in to your Joomla site’s backend and go to Global Configuration > Server. Update the “Path to Temp Folder” and “Path to Log Folder” fields to reflect the new paths.
Test your site: Visit your Joomla site to ensure that everything is working correctly. If you encounter any issues, review your steps to ensure that you haven’t missed anything.
That’s it! You’ve successfully moved your Joomla installation to a new folder.
