Change WordPress Site/Home URL Using the Dashboard

These steps demonstrate changing the WordPress home/site URL from the WordPress administrator dashboard. By accessing the General WordPress settings these URL values can be adjusted if needed.  

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CAUTION: Before making changes to a WordPress site, it is recommended to first create a full cPanel backup.

1. Log into to the WordPress administrator dashboard
   1. This is done by adding wp-admin to the end of the domain URL
      EXAMPLE: domain.com/wp-admin
      REPLACE: replace domain.com with the domain that is being accessed.
      NOTE: If a security plugin is being used or a hide URL plugin the login page may be different.
2. Click on Settings then click General
   
   
3. Update the WordPress Address (URL) and Site Address (URL)
   
   
4. Click Save Changes
   
   

   CAUTION: Updating these URL settings may require the need to update links to posts and/or images on the site. This is generally why wp search-replace is recommended, as this guide suggests.