How to Set Up Multiple Domains in WordPress

Using multiple domains to access and manage the same WordPress site can increase flexibility and scalability. This article will detail the steps and practicalities of setting up multiple domain names in WordPress.

1. Why use multiple domain names?

There are several benefits to using multiple domain names:

• Branding: Different domain names can be used for different branding activities.
• Geography and language: Different domain names can be used for different geographies and languages.
• SEO Advantage: It can improve the ranking of specific keywords in search engines.

2. Purchase and configure a new domain name

First, a new domain name needs to be purchased. This can be done through theGoDaddy, Namecheap.maybe(sth. or sb) elseDomain name registrar purchase.

1. Select and purchase a domain name: Visit the domain name registrar's website, select the appropriate domain name and complete the purchase.
2. Configuring Domain Name DNS: In the domain registrar's control panel, configure the DNS for the new domain name to point to your hosting server.

3. Setting up domain redirection

In order to ensure that users accessing the old domain name are automatically redirected to the new domain name, domain redirection needs to be set up at the domain name service provider.

1. Log in to the domain name service provider control panel: Find the domain redirection or forwarding option.
2. Add Redirect: Setting up redirection from the old domain to the new domain ensures that users will be able to jump to the new domain when they visit the old domain.

4. Backup website

Backing up your WordPress site is crucial before making any major changes. This can be done using a plugin (such asUpdraftPlusmaybeBackupBuddy) to backup website files and databases.

1. Installing the Backup Plugin: Search for and install the backup plugin in the WordPress backend.
2. Perform a full backup: Follow the plugin instructions for a full site backup, including files and databases.

5. Modify the WordPress configuration file

Requires modificationwp-config.phpfile to allow WordPress to recognize and process the new domain name.

1. Login Server: Using an FTP client or hosting control panel, locate the WordPress installation directory.
2. Edit the wp-config.php file: Open with a text editorwp-config.phpfile, add the following code:

define('WP_SITEURL', 'https://www.newdomain.com');
define('WP_HOME', 'https://www.newdomain.com');

3. Please placehttps://www.newdomain.comReplace it with your new domain name.

6. Updating website addresses in the database

The web address needs to be updated in the database to ensure that all links point to the new domain.

1. Logging in to the database management tool: Usually phpMyAdmin.
2. Finding the WordPress database: Open the database containing the WordPress data.
3. Update wp_options table: inwp_optionstable, find thesiteurlrespond in singinghomefields to update their values to the new domain name.

7. Update fixed link settings

Log in to your WordPress backend and update your fixed link settings to ensure the link structure is correct.

1. Log in to the WordPress backend: Navigate to Settings > Fixed Links.
2. Save Changes: No need to change anything, just click the "Save Changes" button and let the system update the link structure automatically.

8. Check whether the new domain name is in effect

After completing the above steps, visit the new domain name and make sure the website displays and works properly. If problems occur, check your browser for error messages and follow the prompts to resolve them.

9. Updating search engines and external links

Submit the new domain name to the search engines and make sure they pick up the content of the new domain name.

1. Google Search Console: Add a new domain name and submit a sitemap.
2. Baidu Webmaster Platform: Add a new domain name and submit a sitemap.
3. Update external links: Update all external links such as social media, friend links and signatures to point to the new domain.

10. Delete old domain name resolution

After confirming that the new domain name is working properly, delete the resolution records of the old domain name to ensure that users will not encounter problems when accessing the old domain name.

1. Log in to the domain name service provider control panel: Find the domain name resolution settings.
2. Deleting old parse records: Deletes all resolution records for the old domain name, ensuring that visits to the old domain name will no longer point to the old IP address.

summarize

With the above steps, you can successfully set up multiple domains in WordPress. Make sure you follow the instructions every step of the way to avoid problems. Using multiple domain names not only increases the flexibility of your website, but also brings many benefits in terms of SEO and branding. If you encounter problems, promptly refer to "WordPress Community"or"Contact Us"Getting Help.

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