Steps to Launch a New WordPress Site to Your Existing Domain

Launching a new WordPress site on an existing domain can be a straightforward process if you follow the right steps. Whether you’re migrating from a development environment, setting up a staging site, or simply making a fresh launch, this guide will walk you through each step of the process. By the end, you will have successfully connected your new WordPress site to your domain, ensuring everything runs smoothly. Below are the essential steps, complete with helpful resources to guide you along the way.

Steps to transfer your development site to your live domain

1. Create a snapshot backup of your development site and Ecenica account:

How to Create a Snapshot Backup in JetBackup

1. Add the target domain to your Ecenica hosting plan.

How-to create an addon domain in cPanel

1. Clone the dev WordPress website to the new domain.

How-to clone a WordPress website to a new domain

1. Copy any additional required DNS records (MX, TXT, CNAME, etc) for the target domain on your Ecenica hosting plan

How do I setup my DNS before transferring my domain to Ecenica?

1. Update the name servers to connect to your Ecenica hosting service.

Connecting a Domain to Ecenica Name Servers

Additional recommended steps

Test your website after cloning and before you change your name servers. Using either a hosts file update or point Chrome or Edge to an IP