How do I rename a page in MediaWiki?
To move or rename a page:
- On the page you want to change, click on the “Move” tab near the top of the page (placement depends on your settings).
- You’ll be asked for a new name for the page, and given the option to also move the page’s talk page.
- Click the move button and the page will be renamed to the new title.
Where are the old files in MediaWiki after upgrading?
After upgrading to this version, you should ensure that the old files Chick.php, Nostalgia.php, Simple.php and Standard.php directly in the skins/ directory as well as the according subfolders inside the skins/ directory got removed. MediaWiki will log warnings if any of them are still found to help you remember.
How to install MediaWiki on a Linux machine?
Manually install MediaWiki on the Linux platform from a tar file as outlined here: Manual Install of Wiki (i.e., try not to use install from an automated package) Replace the newly installed MediaWiki folder (e.g., /var/www/mediawiki…) on your Linux machine with the MediaWiki base folder from your windows machine
How can I check if extensions are installed on MediaWiki?
Checking installed extensions. Only someone with administration access to the filesystem (and often the database too) on a server can install extensions for MediaWiki, but anyone can check which extensions are active on an instance of MediaWiki by accessing the Special:Version page. For example, these extensions are active in the English Wikipedia.
Where do I find the MediaWiki url setting?
The MediaWiki URL setting is located in the application configuration file. It determines what URL that the pages will point the browser to when you click a link or button within the application. The LocalSettings.php file is a text file that is located in the root directory of your MediaWiki installation.