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How do I set up a WordPress Development site (domain url unknown right now)

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I need to start development on a new WordPress website, but do not have a domain/url determined yet. How do I/can I set up a dev site, so I can begin and then once we have a domain, just switch it?
I can set it up locally and then upload, but I’m not sure how I would do that or if there is an easier way…

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Feb 5, 2015

Answer #1

There are a few ways you can do this, to be honest. I would recommend setting up WordPress in a subfolder on your site (something like /dev, for example), and testing things there. When you have it ready, it’s a simple matter of moving your WordPress installation to the main public_html folder.

I recommend you read the following articles on this subject, as it can be tricky to get things done in the right order:

1 – if you do not have a domain name registered, and want to install WordPress on a temporary URL:

http://kb.site5.com/scripts/wordpress/wordpress-how-to-configure-your-site-to-use-a-temporary-url/

2 – When you want to move your WordPress installation:

http://kb.site5.com/scripts/wordpress/how-to-change-your-wordpress-location/

3 – Changing the domain name WordPress uses, when you register a domain:

http://kb.site5.com/scripts/wordpress/how-to-modify-wordpress-to-use-a-different-domain/

As always, our support team is available 24/7 to answer any questions you may have along the way.

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