Change the folder name for the directory WordPress is installed in

Question

I just installed WordPress in a subfolder on my site (http://www.example.com/wordpress/) and I want to change the folder name from \"wordpress\" to \"blog\". I\'ve already g

Answer 1

I'm pretty sure you have to also change it in the database before you go changing the folder name. Try going to settings->general in your wp-admin area and it'll be one of the first few input fields there.

So, change those two fields, save (the page might not come back however), then change the folder name.

Answer 2

You don't have to touch the database settings. And all the instructions at codex (http://codex.wordpress.org/Giving_WordPress_Its_Own_Directory) are overly complex. Believe it or not, ehow.com has the best step-by-step answer for this task:

http://www.ehow.com/how_6558163_changing-wordpress-directory-name.html

Answer 3

Step 1 :

Go to settings->general and update your Site Address (URL) and WordPress Address (URL) to http://example.com/new_folder_name

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step 2 :

Rename the folder name from wordpress to blog

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step 3 :

Add this to wp-config.php file :

define('WP_HOME','http://example.com/new_folder_name'); define('WP_SITEURL','http://example.com/new_folder_name);

Please clear your browser cache and relogin.

Answer 4

1. Login to WP admin dashboard
2. Go to Settings >> General
3. Change Wordpress Address (URL) and Site Address (URL)
4. Save. (After this step the page will refresh and throw an error)
5. In FTP or local, change folder name