I would like to change (or migrate) my site's address, is there a simple way?

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  apsecretary · Member · Feb 11, 2015 at 9:59 pm

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  I would like to change the website address for my site, or migrate my website content to a new address. This site was set up as a test and now I would like it to be more aptly named. What options do I have?
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  kokkieh · Staff · Feb 12, 2015 at 8:45 am

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  Hi there. First, you can simply change your site title under Settings ->General if that’s all you want.

  Move content

  If you merely want to migrate your content (and not followers, theme and settings as well) you can register a new address via the My Sites page and then move your content with the export/import options under Tools in the dashboard: http://en.support.wordpress.com/create-a-blog/#adding-new-site%C2%A0to-an-existing-account
  http://en.support.wordpress.com/moving-a-blog/

  Remember to set the old blog to private once you’re done, as having two public blogs with the exact same content can get them suspended.

  Change Address

  If you want to change your blog’s address (URL) which will include moving over your followers, theme and settings, see this support doc: http://en.support.wordpress.com/changing-blog-address/

  Please make sure you read the support doc and all instructions and warnings carefully as this process cannot be reversed.

  When prompted whether you’d like to keep the old URL or delete it, consider keeping it as deleted URLs can never be recovered: http://en.support.wordpress.com/recycling-blog-names/

  Rather, set the old address to private, and then you can either use it as a test blog to try out new themes and widgets, etc., or you can use it as a backup to your regular blog by periodically importing content to it. http://en.support.wordpress.com/settings/privacy-settings/

  As part of the process you’ll also have the option to change your username to match the new address. Note that if you do this your current username will cease to exist and you won’t later be able to go back to it. If you prefer, you can also keep your username what it is and simply change your display name (what will appear next to comments – on the forum it will still be the actual username that appears). Instructions to do that can be found here: http://en.support.wordpress.com/change-your-username/