This article describes how to change the URL for a WordPress site. You may need to do this, for example, to migrate an existing WordPress site to a new domain. Alternatively, you may want to test a WordPress installation using a temporary URL.
To change the website URL in WordPress, follow these steps:
In the left-hand pane of phpMyAdmin, click the WordPress database. A list of tables in the database appears:
Under the Table heading, click the wp_options table. A list of data rows appears:
Under the option_name heading, locate siteurl, and then click Edit:
In the option_value text box, replace the current URL with the new URL that you want to use.
Under the option_name heading, locate home, and then click Edit:
In the option_value text box, replace the current URL with the new URL that you want to use.
Subscribe to receive weekly cutting edge tips, strategies, and news you need to grow your web business.
No charge. Unsubscribe anytime.
Did you find this article helpful? Then you'll love our support. Experience the A2 Hosting difference today and get a pre-secured, pre-optimized website. Check out our web hosting plans today.