To change a WordPress temporary URL to the actual domain in the database, you can follow these steps:
1. Backup Your Database: Before making any changes, have a database backup. This can be done using the control panel backup / restore option.
2. Access phpMyAdmin:
– Log into your control panel.
– Go to the Web Tools section and select phpMyAdmin.
– Sign in to your MySQL database. If you’re unsure which database is for your site, check your `wp-config.php` file.
3. Update the URL in the Database:
– In phpMyAdmin, select your database on the left, then the “_options” table from the list.
– Locate the entries for “siteurl” and “home”.
– Edit the values of these entries to reflect your actual domain name.
4. Verify Changes: After updating, ensure the changes are correct and save the information.
By following these steps, you should be able to update your WordPress site from a temporary URL to your actual domain within the database.
