How Do I Rename My WordPress Site?

Renaming a WordPress site can be a daunting task, but with a little preparation and help from the WordPress Codex, it can be a quick and easy process.

Before you begin, make sure to backup your site and all of its content. Also, be sure to have the new domain name ready and accessible.

To rename your WordPress site, follow these steps:

1. Log in to your site.

2. Click the “Site” menu item in the main menu bar.

3. Click the “Site Settings” link in the Site Settings section.

4. In the Site Settings panel, click the “Site Title” field.

5. Type in the new title for your site.

6. Click the “Save” button.

7. Click the “Publish” button to publish your site.

8. If you want to reset the site’s title to its original value, click the “Site Title” field in the Site Settings panel, and then click the “Reset Title” button.

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10. If you want to activate your new domain name, click the “Activate Domain” link in the Site Settings panel.

11. Enter your new domain name in the “Domain” field, and click the “Activate” button.

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13. Click the “Site Title” field.

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20. Click the “Site URL” field.

21. Type in the new domain name for your site.

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34. Click the “Site Security” link in the Site Security section.

35. In the Site Security panel, click the “Edit Site Security Settings” link.

36. In the Site Security Settings panel, click the “Rename Site” link.

37. In the Rename Site dialog box, type in the new domain name for your site.

38. Click the “OK” button.

39. Click the “Save Changes” button.

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