I’m trying to migrate Matomo from one server to another, following the instructions at https://matomo.org/faq/how-to-install/faq_76/
I exported the db from the old server and imported it into a new db on the new server. Per the 5 minute install I uploaded all the files, and then navigated to the new url. Both installs are v5.03, though I had to upgrade the install on the old server.
I see the Welcome message, then the System Check and get to the Database Setup page. I add all my db details, including the table prefix for the imported tables, and click Next.
On the Creating the Tables page, I get this warning:
Some tables in your ‘’ database have the same names as the tables Matomo is trying to create
And I am offered these options after it lists all the tables it found:
If I choose Reuse the existing tables » it ‘thinks’ for a bit, then I see a quick page load with a splash of red for a split second before it returns to the Welcome page, where I can start all over again. (Obviously, I don’t want to delete the detected tables.)
Is this a problem with a difference between the installs & databases? And is there any other way to migrate data without doing it like it’s still 2005? I can’t believe Matomo doesn’t have a proper import/export option, which is not a great look for something that claims to be an alternative to Google.
1 post - 1 participant