Can I Change WordPress Database Name?

Short answer: Yes, you can change the WordPress database name.

Long answer: When you first set up your WordPress site, you likely chose a name for the WordPress database (usually wp-content) and then set up your WordPress site using that name. However, you may want to change the name of the WordPress database later on if, for example, you move your site to a new server or host.

To change the name of the WordPress database:

1. Log into your WordPress site as administrator.

2. Click the “Appearance” tab in the admin panel.

3. Under “Database name,” click the name of the WordPress database you want to change.

4. Type in a new name for the WordPress database in the “Database name” field.

5. Click the “Save changes” button.

6. Click the “Back to top” button to return to the admin panel.

7. Click the “Activate” button to activate the new WordPress database name.

8. Click the “Posts” tab in the admin panel to view the changes you’ve made.