Completely Reset Wordpress on OLS and Google Cloud Platform

[dm5n]

Hi, I'd like to delete my existing Wordpress instance and reinstall a fresh one and would like advice about the procedure.

I would like to keep the existing SSL certificate for the site.

I think what's required is to:

1. Delete all WP files using FTP
2. Drop database using PhpMyAdmin
3. FTP latest WordPress.zip into /var/www/html/ and unzip

What do you reckon?

Thanks

 

[David]

You may just create a new WP directory and point the VHost to this DIR.
And copy the files you need.

 

[dm5n]

Thanks - is this the correct guide to follow re: pointing Vhost https://openlitespeed.org/kb/setting-up-name-based-virtual-hosting-on-openlitespeed/ ?

 

[Cold-Egg]

If you only want to keep the SSL cert. The easiest method to me is
1. export the SSL by FTP
2. Relaunch a new server
3. then Import the SSL

If your cert is from let's Encrypt, then you don't even need to export/import it, just apply a new one from the new server should works.

Best,
Eric

 

[dm5n]

Thanks, I deleted and created a new VM and installed CybePanel. Made installing a new SSL point and click.