How Do I Change the Install Directory in WordPress?

Changing the WordPress install directory is a common task that needs to be done periodically. This step can be done by either deleting the old WordPress directory and creating a new one, or by moving the WordPress files to a new location.

Before starting the installation process, it is important to first determine what the desired install directory is. The following are a few guidelines to follow:

If you are installing WordPress on a hosting provider, the host should provide the directory where WordPress is installed.

If you are installing WordPress on your own server, the default install location is usually in the root directory.

If you are installing WordPress on a domain, the domain owner should provide the install directory.

If you are installing WordPress on a shared host, the hosting provider should provide the install directory.

If you are installing WordPress on a localhost, the default install location is the WordPress root directory.

If you are installing WordPress on a remote host, you will need to specify the install directory.

Once you have determined the desired install directory, you can start the installation process by following these steps:

1. Download and install the latest version of WordPress.

2. Upload the WordPress files to the desired install directory.

3. Start the WordPress installation by clicking on the WordPress icon on your computer and following the on-screen instructions.

4. After the installation process is complete, you will need to configure WordPress.

To do this, open the WordPress admin area and click on the Settings tab.

5. Click on the File Manager link and locate the WordPress directory.

6. Click on the Upload Files button and select the WordPress files that you have uploaded to the desired install directory.

7. Click on the Install WordPress button and follow the on-screen instructions.

8. After the installation process is complete, you will need to configure the WordPress settings.

To do this, open the WordPress admin area and click on the Appearance link.

9. Click on the Themes link and locate the desired theme.

10. Click on the Install button and follow the on-screen instructions.

11. After the theme installation is complete, you will need to configure the WordPress settings.

12. Click on the General link and enter the desired WordPress settings.

13. Click on the Site Title and Description links and enter the desired WordPress site title and description.

14. Click on the Tags link and add the desired WordPress tags.

15. Click on the Permalinks link and enter the desired WordPress permalinks.

16. Click on the Security link and enter the desired WordPress security settings.

17. Click on the Save Changes button and follow the on-screen instructions.

18. After the WordPress settings are complete, you will need to activate the WordPress site.

To do this, open the WordPress admin area and click on the Activate link.

19. Enter the required WordPress site information and click on the Activate button.

20. After the WordPress site is activated, you will need to add content to it.

To do this, open the WordPress admin area and click on the Posts link.

21. Locate the desired post and click on the Edit link.

22. Enter the desired post content and click on the Publish button.

23. After the post is published, you will need to configure the WordPress SEO settings.

To do this, open the WordPress admin area and click on the SEO link.

24. Click on the Settings tab and enter the desired WordPress SEO settings.

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26. After the WordPress SEO settings are complete, you will need to add a custom domain to the WordPress site.

To do this, open the WordPress admin area and click on the Domains link.

27. Click on the Add a Domain button and enter the desired custom domain name.

28. Click on the Add Domain button again and enter the required WordPress site information.

29. After the WordPress site is configured, you will need to activate the custom domain.

To do this, open the DNS settings of your domain name provider and enter the required WordPress site records.

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31. Finally, you will need to activate the WordPress site.

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33. After the WordPress site is activated, you are ready to start using it.