Changed domain name , WP went wrong

Discussion in 'WordPress' started by Nima, Dec 7, 2008.

  1. #1
    I just changed my domain name from ".com" to ".net".

    When I try to go to my wordpress blog now it gives an "infinite loop" redirect problem.

    How can i access the wordpress files to change the domain name without logging into its dashboard?

    Thanks
     
    Nima, Dec 7, 2008 IP
  2. Spawny

    Spawny Well-Known Member

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    changing the url that is stored in your wp database might help :D
     
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  3. Nima

    Nima Well-Known Member

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    how do i do that?
     
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    OBCG Peon

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    config file. You must ftp in. PM me for 1-on-1 help if you are still lost.

    :)
     
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    Ramage Banned

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    Export it, open it with Notepad. Now use the replace function (Ctrl+R I think) and replace your old domain with your new one.
     
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  6. Nima

    Nima Well-Known Member

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    its not in WP-config file.

    I need to somehow access the database
     
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  7. Spawny

    Spawny Well-Known Member

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    go to your phpmyadmin if any, it's stored in wp_options table . i think you need to edit two columns 'siteurl' and 'home'
     
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  8. Nima

    Nima Well-Known Member

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    Spawny Well-Known Member

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    hmm your site works fine here
     
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    I am still around..

    :)
     
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    MeetHere Prominent Member

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    yes, replace all your .com with .net in your wordpress database.. open notepad and replace it.
     
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    thank you guys. Got it to work. :)
     
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