Need help with wordpress install

Discussion in 'Site & Server Administration' started by RocketMoto, Jul 29, 2011.

  1. #1
    So I tried to install wordpress with my hosting and I ran into a problem at the end. I must have messed a step up.

    The only way I can get to my main site with wordpress on it is if I go to www.examplesite.com/demo2

    But if I just try and go to my main domain at www.examplesite.com it just goes to the "index of" page with my files.

    So I can only access my main site from examplesite.com/demo2 and not examplesite.com

    How can I switch this and get it so my site can be reached at my main domain?

    Hope this makes sense..
     
    RocketMoto, Jul 29, 2011 IP
  2. Chuman

    Chuman Well-Known Member

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    You can first transfer all the files in your demo2 to your main homepage via FTP and then after that login to your wordpress admin www.examplesite.com/demo2/wp-admin and from the settings and general change both Site address (URL) and WordPress address (URL) url to www.examplesite.com
     
    Chuman, Jul 29, 2011 IP
  3. real_skinner

    real_skinner Notable Member

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    You can setup wordpress again. Download the latest version and extract all files to your root folder then install it there again.
     
    real_skinner, Aug 2, 2011 IP
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    move all files to one folder back or try to install using fantastico its an easy to use interface, else consult your hosting support to help you out. still have issue than buy a dollar 1 hosting plan at shopaserver you will get readymade wordpress there. =)
     
    1truth, Aug 10, 2011 IP
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    If you're still struggling about this, I would suggest you delete everything and start over. Just make sure to install on your main site from the installation.
     
    linc, Aug 11, 2011 IP