{"id":8520,"date":"2023-03-13T23:25:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-13T23:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/?p=8520"},"modified":"2023-03-13T23:25:00","modified_gmt":"2023-03-13T23:25:00","slug":"unveiling-the-ultimate-hack-to-eliminate-domain-name-from-your-wordpress-site-in-minutes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unveiling-the-ultimate-hack-to-eliminate-domain-name-from-your-wordpress-site-in-minutes\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Unveiling the Ultimate Hack to Eliminate Domain Name from Your WordPress Site in Minutes!&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_49 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-6776d5e167b29\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-6776d5e167b29\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unveiling-the-ultimate-hack-to-eliminate-domain-name-from-your-wordpress-site-in-minutes\/#Removing_a_Domain_Name_from_WordPress_A_Perplexing_and_Bursting_Experience\" title=\"Removing a Domain Name from WordPress: A Perplexing and Bursting Experience\">Removing a Domain Name from WordPress: A Perplexing and Bursting Experience<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unveiling-the-ultimate-hack-to-eliminate-domain-name-from-your-wordpress-site-in-minutes\/#Option_1_Delete_Your_Entire_WordPress_Site\" title=\"Option 1: Delete Your Entire WordPress Site\">Option 1: Delete Your Entire WordPress Site<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unveiling-the-ultimate-hack-to-eliminate-domain-name-from-your-wordpress-site-in-minutes\/#Option_2_Remove_the_Domain_Name_From_Your_WordPress_Site\" title=\"Option 2: Remove the Domain Name From Your WordPress Site\">Option 2: Remove the Domain Name From Your WordPress Site<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unveiling-the-ultimate-hack-to-eliminate-domain-name-from-your-wordpress-site-in-minutes\/#Option_3_Use_a_Plugin_to_Change_Your_Domain_Name\" title=\"Option 3: Use a Plugin to Change Your Domain Name\">Option 3: Use a Plugin to Change Your Domain Name<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unveiling-the-ultimate-hack-to-eliminate-domain-name-from-your-wordpress-site-in-minutes\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Removing_a_Domain_Name_from_WordPress_A_Perplexing_and_Bursting_Experience\"><\/span>Removing a Domain Name from WordPress: A Perplexing and Bursting Experience<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Oh, the trials and tribulations of managing a WordPress site! Sometimes, it becomes necessary to remove a domain name from your WordPress site. Perhaps your business name has changed, or maybe you no longer need that particular domain. Whatever the reason, fear not! There are several ways to remove a domain name from WordPress, and we&#8217;ll explore them here, providing a step-by-step guide.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Option_1_Delete_Your_Entire_WordPress_Site\"><\/span>Option 1: Delete Your Entire WordPress Site<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now, this may seem like an extreme solution, but hear us out. Sometimes, deleting your entire site may be necessary in certain situations. Follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Step 1: Back Up Your WordPress Site<\/li>\n<p>It&#8217;s crucial to back up all your files and data before deleting your site. Use a backup plugin like UpdraftPlus or BackupBuddy, or your web host&#8217;s backup service.<\/p>\n<li>Step 2: Log In to Your WordPress Site<\/li>\n<p>Log in to your site using your administrator credentials.<\/p>\n<li>Step 3: Go to Tools &gt; Export<\/li>\n<p>On your WordPress dashboard, go to Tools and click on Export.<\/p>\n<li>Step 4: Choose What to Export<\/li>\n<p>Select what parts of your site you want to export, like posts, pages, comments, and media.<\/p>\n<li>Step 5: Download the Export File<\/li>\n<p>Download the export file that contains all the data you&#8217;ve chosen to export.<\/p>\n<li>Step 6: Disable Your Domain Name<\/li>\n<p>Disable your domain name through your domain registrar.<\/p>\n<li>Step 7: Delete Your WordPress Site<\/li>\n<p>Go to your web host&#8217;s cPanel and find the option to delete your site, or use an FTP client to remove all site files.<\/p>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Option_2_Remove_the_Domain_Name_From_Your_WordPress_Site\"><\/span>Option 2: Remove the Domain Name From Your WordPress Site<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If deleting your site sounds too extreme, there&#8217;s a less drastic way to remove your domain name:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Step 1: Log In to Your WordPress Site<\/li>\n<p>Use your administrator credentials to log in.<\/p>\n<li>Step 2: Go to Settings &gt; General<\/li>\n<p>On your WordPress dashboard, click on General under Settings.<\/p>\n<li>Step 3: Change the WordPress and Site Address URLs<\/li>\n<p>Under General Settings, you&#8217;ll see both your WordPress and Site Address URLs. Change both to the new domain name you want to use.<\/p>\n<li>Step 4: Save Changes<\/li>\n<p>Make sure to click on Save Changes.<\/p>\n<li>Step 5: Update Your .htaccess File<\/li>\n<p>If you have an .htaccess file, update it with your new domain name by changing instances of your old domain name to the new one in a text editor.<\/p>\n<li>Step 6: Update Your wp-config.php File<\/li>\n<p>In a text editor, change instances of your old domain name to the new one in your wp-config.php file.<\/p>\n<li>Step 7: Update Your Database <\/li>\n<p>Finally, use a plugin like Velvet Blues Update URLs or manually edit your database using phpMyAdmin to update your database with the new domain name.<\/p>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Option_3_Use_a_Plugin_to_Change_Your_Domain_Name\"><\/span>Option 3: Use a Plugin to Change Your Domain Name<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Don&#8217;t want to mess around with manual updates? Use a plugin:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Step 1: Install and Activate the Plugin<\/li>\n<p>Choose a reputable plugin like Better Search Replace, Velvet Blues Update URLs, or All-in-One WP Migration. Install and activate it.<\/p>\n<li>Step 2: Go to the Plugin Settings<\/li>\n<p>On your WordPress dashboard, go to the tab Settings and click on the plugin you&#8217;ve installed.<\/p>\n<li>Step 3: Enter Your Old and New Domain Names<\/li>\n<p>In the plugin settings, enter your old domain name and your new domain name.<\/p>\n<li>Step 4: Run the Plugin<\/li>\n<p>Run the plugin and let it update your website&#8217;s database with your new domain name.<\/p>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Removing a domain name from WordPress may seem daunting, but with this step-by-step guide, you can do it! Whether you want to delete your entire site, remove the domain name, or use a plugin, the task is now within reach. Manage your WordPress site with ease, and fear no more!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Removing a Domain Name from WordPress: A Perplexing and Bursting Experience Oh, the trials and tribulations of managing a WordPress site! 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