Why Does My WordPress Site Have a Temp Domain?

If you have a WordPress site, and you’ve been noticing that your site is displaying a different domain name in your browser’s address bar, that’s likely the result of your site being hosted on a temporary domain. Temporary domains are used by WordPress to test new features or to preview new themes without affecting your live site.

However, if you want to keep your site hosted on a temporary domain, you’ll need to periodically update your DNS records to reflect the new domain name.

Why Would I Want to Use a Temporary Domain?

There are a few reasons why you might want to use a temporary domain. For example, you might want to use a temporary domain to test out a new WordPress theme or plugin before you put it on your live site.

Or, you might want to use a temporary domain to preview a new website design before you finalize it.

How Do I Change My Domain Name?

To change your domain name on your WordPress site, you’ll first need to register a new domain name with your hosting provider. Once you have your new domain name, you’ll need to update your DNS records to reflect the new domain name.

To do this, you’ll need to login to your hosting provider’s control panel and update your DNS records.

Conclusion

Using a temporary domain to preview your WordPress site is a great way to test new features or to preview new website designs without affecting your live site. However, if you want to keep your site hosted on a temporary domain, you’ll need to periodically update your DNS records to reflect the new domain name.