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* Remove web directory protection entries
* Rsync files to the new location
* Change Apache root folder settings
* Redo web directory protection entries
* Update Joomla core configuration (global settings)
* Update Akeeba backup configuration
* Rename old folder to ensure nothing is still using it

Checks
* Run Akeeba backup and make sure it saves to the new path
* Search Joomla database for anything using the old path

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