Akeeba Backup for Joomla!

Thursday, 28 June 2018 22:21 CDT

Doguz

Hello,

I am trying to transfer a clients Joomla 2.5 website to a new server (Old host has locked out cpanel/ftp access due to a disagreement).

So my client has given me the super admin access to his site.

Now i need to install Akeeba Pro so i can backup and transfer to dropbox.

But it's not letting me install the akeeba component. (Probably due to file size) Either via the installer uploader or the direct link. The direct link gives this error: Error connecting to the server: %s Invalid URL

Knowing that I can't access via ftp is there another way I can install akeeba or is there another way to get the site off the server?

Once I have the site under my control I will then upgrade to latest Joomla etc.

Friday, 29 June 2018 02:01 CDT

tampe125

Hello,

that's strange, since usually the Direct Link is quite reliable.
However there's no point on debugging it, let's try to solve your issue. If Joomla fails to install from URL, you can try to install a component that allows you to manage your filesystem.
If I remember correctly, there should be a couple of extensions that will act like your hosting Contol Panel. Then you'll be able to upload Akeeba Backup and then proceed with the Install from folder method.

Davide Tampellini

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Friday, 29 June 2018 05:04 CDT

Doguz

Hey, turns out the server had a 2MB upload and 16MB download limit. So i found an old akeeba (3.4.6) smaller than 2MB. Loaded it, then split the archive into 10MB chucnks. I could then download it. And transfer to new server.

Friday, 29 June 2018 05:05 CDT

tampe125

Well, you surely deserve a badge for being able to find a solution for such a complicated scenario! :)

Davide Tampellini

Developer and Support Staff

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Sunday, 29 July 2018 17:17 CDT

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