Bluehost How To Change Primary Domain
How to Change Primary Domain on Bluehost
A great way to stand apart from other websites is to change your domain name. Bluehost can assist you in choosing an appropriate domain name that is easy to remember should you have trouble selecting the right domain name. Once you have picked a name, you will have to transfer your domain to your new primary domain. Here are some tips to assist you in this process.
Change the names of users to the new primary domain
Change your primary domain to Bluehost is something that is able to be done at any time, however there are a few things to be aware of prior to doing it. To accomplish this, you’ll need to contact Bluehost support. Support can be reached via email or live chat.
It is recommended to make a backup of your website. Also, ensure that your databases are backed up as well. If you have a WordPress website, you’ll need to install the free plugin UpdraftPlus.
You will also want to point your domain to the new domain. This means that your old domain will no longer function and you will have to redirect your visitors. You may also need modifications to any links linking to your old domain.
To change the name of your domain you can also use the plugin UpdraftPlus This won’t work if you are using WordPress Optimized Hosting, (OHWP) plans.
Update the domain name in the WordPress configurations and the database
The domain name can be changed in the WordPress configurations and database is a relatively easy procedure. It is important to know the procedure before you begin. If you’re doing it wrong, your website could suffer from a partial positive result, or worse it could go down.
A backup of your site is the best option. Backup your WordPress database so you can restore it to a previous state. You can use FTP or the File Manager of cPanel to upload your backup.
To make the change To make the change, first sign in to your hosting account dashboard. The dashboard has a domain section. There is a new domain address. The next step is to notify Google about the change.
It is also necessary to change the URL of your WordPress site. This can be done manually or by using an application. If you’re making changes to the content of a WordPress website that’s been in operation for some time it’s recommended to create a backup of the site prior to making any major changes.
Create a redirection in the.htaccess file in the public_html folder
Change the primary domain name on your cPanel account is excellent way to streamline your website’s structure. You’ll be able to make use of newer technologies such as HTTPS which secures the data on your website. You can also combine duplicate content into one folder.
The best way to do it is to redirect the old URL to the new one. This will tell search engines that your site has a new page. It is possible to do this by putting simple redirects in the.htaccess file.
You can also employ the same method to redirect a subfolder within your public_html folder. This is especially useful when adding domains. You can give your new sub-folder the name you prefer.
The contents of your public_html directory will be displayed on the cPanel interface. You can create new folders, modify the name of sub-folders and add redirects. The public_html folder is also the place where your website’s content is uploaded. With cPanel’s interface, users can also modify the document root directory for domains with add-ons. This is helpful when you’re trying a new application or testing your site’s performance.
Unassign domain names
You might require information on how to unassign domain names on Bluehost, whether you are developing a website or trying to modify your domain. This can be done by logging into your account and using the Domain Manager. To access the Domain Manager, navigate to the Domains menu at the top left corner of your account.
Then you will be able to see the domain name as well as the option to de-assign it. It will take a while. When you click on the link, you will be taken to the Domains page.
You can also access the Domain Manager by login to your Namecheap account, clicking Manage and then click on the Manage button. There will be an option menu that lets you select your domain. You will need to select the subdomain that you want to use for your domain.
Next, you will need to choose the nameservers you want your domain use. Namecheap offers two options: BasicDNS and Custom DNS. The DNS changes will take between 15 to 30 minutes. To accelerate the process, you can create an A Record.