Downgrading MySQL to 4.x – cPanel

If you’ve upgraded MySQL via WebHost manager, the downgrade process is slightly more complex than the upgrade. This tutorial mainly covers a downgrade from 4.1 to 4.0, but also applies to downgrading from 5.x to 4.x. *Back up all databases before proceeding, as all existing databases will be deleted! 1. Uninstall existing MySQL packages: rpm… Continue reading Downgrading MySQL to 4.x – cPanel

Wrong Version Numbers in cPanel

It’s common that when moving a cPanel account between servers with differing software versions, the version numbers (specifically MySQL) on the side of cPanel still reflect those of the old server. This can be changed by editing the version files for the account that was moved: The files holding the version numbers are located in:… Continue reading Wrong Version Numbers in cPanel