transfer website to WordPress

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  judithheidelgmailcom · Member · Jan 21, 2021 at 11:33 pm

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  My website was built and hosted by a local technician. I do not have the password to the administrative side of the website and my previous host will not give it to me. How do I transfer it to WordPress and gain control of my site.

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  aleone89 · Staff · Jan 22, 2021 at 12:39 pm

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  Hello there,

  Many thanks for reaching out.

  Can you tell me the URL of the site you require help with please.

  Many thanks in advance.

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  judithheidelgmailcom · Member · Jan 23, 2021 at 4:25 am

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  I have 2 domains for this site: magicvalleyalpacas.com and idahoalpacas.com. They are registered at GoDaddy. Is that the information you asked for?

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  supernovia · Staff · Jan 23, 2021 at 8:42 am

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  That helps, yes.

  If you’re able to log into your hosting company’s panel, they should be able to help you with one of these options:
  https://wordpress.org/support/article/resetting-your-password/

  As long as you can log into your hosting account, you should be able to regain access. And generally, if you are the one paying for the account, they will help you log in if needed.

  Once you’ve gained access to the copy of WordPress, here’s a guide for moving it here:
  https://transferto.wordpress.com/self-hosted-wordpress-org/

  Hoping this helps!