Support Problem during upgrade

[fjvcni]

Problem during upgrade
During the upgrade from version 2.2.16 to version 2.3.7, it tells me I must delete the databases. Does anyone have a solution to upgrade without deleting the data?

 

[andrewpick]

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XenForo is already installed in your database

This means that the database you selected (u584811126_xenforo) already contains XenForo data.
Because of this, you have two options:
Option 1 – Fresh installation (delete everything)

• Check the box:
• “Remove all XenForo-related data, including posts and users”
• Click Begin installation
• This will permanently delete all existing XenForo data (users, posts, settings).

Option 2 – Keep existing forum data

• Do not check the box
• Do not continue with the installer space waves
• Instead, you should use the upgrade process or simply fix your config.php file to connect to the existing installation

If you want a completely fresh installation, you can select Option 1, but be aware that all existing data (users, posts, settings) will be permanently deleted. If you want to keep your current forum, do not continue with the installation. Instead, check your config.php file or run the upgrade process to reconnect to the existing data.