We have to move then...

[kurdt_the_goat]

I don't know much about virtual hosts, but the current host allows IP access even tho it's not the only site on the server, provided you know the account name.

[jaydisc]

I don't know much about virtual hosts, but the current host allows IP access even tho it's not the only site on the server.
72.52.215.34/~#####/boards/

The oh-so-subtle, yet oh-so-important difference is the knowledge of the username the provider has assigned (#####) and the apache plugin and configuration permitting aliases to user directories (/~#####).

This will work fine, granted:

1. You know the username assigned by the new host and use it after the tilde.
2. There are no root-level links (those starting with a slash indicating to start from the hostname) through out the site, e.g. "/images/logo.jpg"

[kurdt_the_goat]

Right you are That said, i don't think the forum uses any root linking.. at first i was surprised but i guess it makes sense cause you can place it anywhere you like.

I think though.... the best way would be for everyone to modify their hosts file to point to the new IP during the transition.

[griffin]

A new server host has been found and in the process of signing up to it. They operate 24hours, 7 days a week, so with any luck, we should be operating there by the beginning of next week.
It uses a dynamic IP though, but they said they should be still providing a direct link to their server for people to use until their ISPs' DNS registries are updated.
Back with more soon.

[jaydisc]

A new server host has been found and in the process of signing up to it. They operate 24hours, 7 days a week, so with any luck, we should be operating there by the beginning of next week.
It uses a dynamic IP though, but they said they should be still providing a direct link to their server for people to use until their ISPs' DNS registries are updated.
Back with more soon.

The new server uses a dynamic IP? Sounds like a server sitting on a cable or ADSL connection if that's the case and reeks of unprofessionalism.

On second read, I think you mean virtual hosting, but they give a unique name at their own domain name for each site, thus giving you instant access, e.g.

s12354.mediatemple.net

[Soundwarp]

OK we will need to set up a step by step walkthrough if there is anything involved apart from hitting OTCA go..........

[jaydisc]

Griffin, have you considered hosting the DNS separately AWAY from the rest of the website? If you did, and kept a low Time-To-Live, you could repoint the DNS to a new host and only deal with a five minute transition. I heavily recommend this. everydns.net is a free DNS provider, although I'm not sure if they let you reduce the TTL to 300.