<p>How did you create the database? 
Did you use phpMyAdmin or did you create it manually, or using other tools?</p>

<p>I've had a similar 404 error last week (db was created with phpMyAdmin) then I created database with Sequel Pro and that resolve the problem.</p>

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2016-10-14T16:25:21.147Z
I used the create database option on my hosting provider's website. I'll try with Sequel Pro and see if that helps - thanks for the suggestion!
Chris
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2016-10-14T16:50:17.467Z
OK I can't use it because I'm on Windows and I don't understand enough about MySQL to figure out an alternative. Looks like I'm in too deep here and I've barely even started..!
Chris
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2016-10-14T15:36:24.663Z
2016-10-14T15:36:24.663Z
Barbara Cinotti
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I'm installing Craft CMS on my domain which was formerly functional (previously used Wordpress). I removed all Wordpress files through FileZilla FTP and uploaded Craft files.<p>
I put the /Craft folder in its entirety above the root.<p>
I put the files in /Public in the Public_html folder.<p>
I set up a new Database through my hosting provider and edited the db.php file with the credentials.<p>
Now when I go to mydomain/admin I get an Apache 404: "Apache/2.4.10 (Debian) Server at chrislee.is Port 80"<p>
I've triple checked the installation instructions given on the Craft site and can't see any mistakes. Any ideas about what may have gone wrong would be greatly appreciated!</p>

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2016-10-14T17:09:44.337Z
Did you rename ``htaccess`` to ``.htaccess``? Notice the period.  If it works when you go to ``http://whatever/index.php?p=admin``then that's your problem.
RitterKnight
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2016-10-14T17:14:47.507Z
I did indeed :) The 404 error is present at /admin and /index.php?p=admin, and
Chris
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2016-10-14T19:25:02.470Z
I went to ``http://chrislee.is/index.php`` and your index.php doesn't exist either. Is your site's public "root" actually ``public_html`?  Easiest way to tell is to drop in a static file like a gif or something and point your browser to it.
RitterKnight
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2016-10-15T10:32:44.363Z
I just tried this and this image doesn't work either - still gives a 404! I'll look into making public_html actually the root. Thanks for the heads up.
Chris
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2016-10-17T11:50:59.117Z
So I've managed to sort the root folder - if you go to chrislee.is/pic.jpg it now loads, but I'm still getting errors with the craft/ folder. It says "Could not find your craft/ folder. Please ensure that $craftPath is set correctly in /var/www/virtual/chrislee.is/htdocs/index.php" when visiting /admin, despite the fact that I've updated the location of craft/ in my index.php file. Any ideas?
Chris
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2016-10-19T16:57:39.570Z
Looks like you figured it out?
RitterKnight
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404 message after following Craft installation instructions
# 404 message after following Craft installation instructions

(Asked by: username_0 on 2016-10-14)

I'm installing Craft CMS on my domain which was formerly functional (previously used Wordpress). I removed all Wordpress files through FileZilla FTP and uploaded Craft files.

I put the /Craft folder in its entirety above the root.

I put the files in /Public in the Public\_html folder.

I set up a new Database through my hosting provider and edited the db.php file with the credentials.

Now when I go to mydomain/admin I get an Apache 404: "Apache/2.4.10 (Debian) Server at chrislee.is Port 80"

I've triple checked the installation instructions given on the Craft site and can't see any mistakes. Any ideas about what may have gone wrong would be greatly appreciated!

**Tags:** install, 404, installation

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: Did you rename ``htaccess`` to ``.htaccess``? Notice the period.  If it works when you go to ``http://whatever/index.php?p=admin``then that's your problem.  
> **username_0**: I did indeed :) The 404 error is present at /admin and /index.php?p=admin, and  
> **username_1**: I went to ``http://chrislee.is/index.php`` and your index.php doesn't exist either. Is your site's public "root" actually ``public_html`?  Easiest way to tell is to drop in a static file like a gif or something and point your browser to it.  
> **username_0**: I just tried this and this image doesn't work either - still gives a 404! I'll look into making public_html actually the root. Thanks for the heads up.  
> **username_0**: So I've managed to sort the root folder - if you go to chrislee.is/pic.jpg it now loads, but I'm still getting errors with the craft/ folder. It says "Could not find your craft/ folder. Please ensure that $craftPath is set correctly in /var/www/virtual/chrislee.is/htdocs/index.php" when visiting /admin, despite the fact that I've updated the location of craft/ in my index.php file. Any ideas?  
> **username_1**: Looks like you figured it out?  

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## 1 answers

### Answer by username_2 on 2016-10-14. Score: 1

How did you create the database?
Did you use phpMyAdmin or did you create it manually, or using other tools?

I've had a similar 404 error last week (db was created with phpMyAdmin) then I created database with Sequel Pro and that resolve the problem.

> **Comments:**
> **username_0**: I used the create database option on my hosting provider's website. I'll try with Sequel Pro and see if that helps - thanks for the suggestion!  
> **username_0**: OK I can't use it because I'm on Windows and I don't understand enough about MySQL to figure out an alternative. Looks like I'm in too deep here and I've barely even started..!  

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