База знань

Follow these step-by-step instructions to seamlessly transfer cPFence to a new server:

Steps to Move cPFence

Export Backup from the Old Server:
1. Run the following command to create a backup of your cPFence settings:
```
cpfence --backup-cpf-settings
```
2. Use an SFTP client (e.g., Termius) to access both the old and new servers.
3. Copy the backup file (/tmp/cpfence_backup_*.tar.gz) from the old server to the same location on the new server (/tmp/).
Uninstall cPFence from the Old Server:
Run this command to remove cPFence from the old server:
```
cpfence --uninstall

# You can also use this command :

/opt/cpfence/app/setup/uninstall
```
Reissue the License for the New Server:
Go to your license details page and click Reissue. This step updates your license to work with the new server’s IP.
Install cPFence on the New Server:
Run the install command provided with your license on the new server to install cPFence, example:
```
bash <(curl -ks https://api.cpfence.app/install.sh) -k cPFence-XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
```
Import Backup to the New Server:
1. Ensure the backup file from Step 1 is present in the /tmp/ directory on the new server.
2. Restore the backup with this command:
```
cpfence --restore-cpf-settings
```

Important Note

Restart cPFence on the new server after importing the backup to apply all settings:

cpfence --restart

By following these steps, you can seamlessly migrate cPFence to a new server without losing your configuration or protection.