Help, I deleted my configuration.php file before upgrading.

[catalano]

I backed up my sql database before attempting the upgrade but not the directory itself. So when I uploaded my new whmcs directory to my server I lost the existing configuration file. Is there a way to get a dummy one that I can edit so that I can continue the upgrade without the script thinking I want a new installation?

 

Thanks,

CJ

[ufshane]

its in the full version, its saved as configuration.php.new just download or look in your whmcs root folder and edit it with your info

[catalano]

Unfortunately, the file configuration.php.new in the full 5.2.10 version is a blank document. So I have no idea of knowing what should be in there.

 

its in the full version, its saved as configuration.php.new just download or look in your whmcs root folder and edit it with your info

[ufshane]

<?php
$license = '';
$db_host = '';
$db_username = '';
$db_password = '';
$db_name = '';
$cc_encryption_hash = '';
$templates_compiledir = "";
$attachments_dir = "";
$downloads_dir = "";
$customadminpath = '';
$api_access_key = "";
?>

 

Here is mine with the sections cleared out

[catalano]

Thanks Ufshane,

 

The first 5 lines and customadminpath are no problem. I have that info. I'm not sure about the others, though. Are those used in a basic installation?

 

<?php
$license = '';
$db_host = '';
$db_username = '';
$db_password = '';
$db_name = '';
$cc_encryption_hash = '';
$templates_compiledir = "";
$attachments_dir = "";
$downloads_dir = "";
$customadminpath = '';
$api_access_key = "";
?>

 

Here is mine with the sections cleared out

Edited October 21, 2013 by catalano

[Damo]

Although you don't have a backup from immediately before you deleted it, do you not have a nightly/offsite/other backup?

 

Surely you do.

[ufshane]

not sure about the cc hash, but the compile dir points to the location of your templates_c folder and the attachements and downloads dir is optional if you moved them

 

the customadminpath is if you change your admin directory name

and the api access key is not needed

[catalano]

Unfortunately, I don't have the backup. Hostgator will restore it for $15. I was used to my previous host automatically providing free weekly backups. Lesson learned!

 

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Looks like the cc_encryption_hash is critical as it contains all of the clients passwords for their accounts plus anyone's credit card details. Think I might have to bite the bullet and pay Hostgator for the restore of the old file.

 

not sure about the cc hash, but the compile dir points to the location of your templates_c folder and the attachements and downloads dir is optional if you moved them

 

the customadminpath is if you change your admin directory name

and the api access key is not needed

[mlew2]

Unfortunately, I don't have the backup. Hostgator will restore it for $15. I was used to my previous host automatically providing free weekly backups. Lesson learned!

 

- - - Updated - - -

 

Looks like the cc_encryption_hash is critical as it contains all of the clients passwords for their accounts plus anyone's credit card details. Think I might have to bite the bullet and pay Hostgator for the restore of the old file.

 

Man oh man $15 to restore a site??? that is crazy it isn't that big a job to do, like you said lesson learned.

PS start grabbing backups from cpanel save alot of hassle and cash

[ufshane]

Before you spend that money, go to cpanel and look for the back up section and see if there is any options to download past back ups... if so you can unzip it on your pc and extract the config file yourself

[Damo]

$15 is not a lot money. Seriously.

 

You should be maintaining your own backups anyway. WHMCS contains a lot (if not all) your customers details. If you lose that then you lose your business. Take some responsibility for your own business and the details of your customers.

 

Why you are running WHMCS on a shared hosting environment in the first place is beyond me too.

[slim]

15 bucks is cheap. I agree with Damo.

[mlew2]

15 bucks is cheap. I agree with Damo.

 

But most do it for free..... It really is an easy thing to do

[bear]

You need to own your mistakes. Personally, I'd just pay it and get back to conducting my business, lesson learned.

And get off shared with your billing system if you can. It's less safe.

[msaunders]

But most do it for free..... It really is an easy thing to do

 

It costs hosting companies money to store backups of thousands of shared hosting accounts. Some hosts charge , some don't. $15 is nothing especially if its business related and I would agree get your WHMCS off shared hosting, not ideal.