Last Updated on September 21, 2023 EDT by Jordan
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I posted this article Migrating to GridPane using a Temporary Domain on the Self Managed WordPress Facebook group. And I received the following comment.
I thought I would write something to explain why I don’t edit my host file anymore since I started in 2001.
Host Files
If you’ve ever wanted to migrate a website to a new hosting provider, it can be troublesome if there’s no temporary domain provided.
A temporary domain points to your new hosting account; you can have multiple domains point to your hosting account. Whatever content is in your hosting account, all the domain names will point to said content.
Advice/Tip
However, a primary domain must be specified in its configuration when using WordPress. This is typically done via two options. Otherwise, you will be unable to login to the administration.
$ wp option get home https://managingwp.io $ wp option get siteurl https://managingwp.io
If this wasn’t a requirement, there would be no issues
Other Options
Last Updated on September 21, 2023 EDT by Jordan
Jordan Trask
With 20 years of experience in technology spanning Linux, Data Center Infrastructure, and related services and applications, Jordan consults with small, medium, and large organizations tackling technology problems and needs. With 10 years of experience in WordPress, he’s created Managing WP as a means of dumping his brain on the web.
Jordan operates LMT Solutions providing Technology Consulting Services and We Power WP for WordPress Care Plans and Support.
Last Updated on September 21, 2023 EDT by Jordan
