Website ownership transfer without original web admin.

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  bmeinspacificrehabilitationcom · Member · Mar 1, 2024 at 9:27 pm

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  Hello,
  I need to transfer ownership of a website we have that was built within wordpress, but hosted somewhere else. We have no contact with the original developer that built the site and uploaded it. We will not be able to have them access the admin settings and transfer the site to us. Is there a way to transfer ownership without this original person?

  Thank you,

  Self-declared URL: http://www.pacificrehabilitation.com
  Jetpack: Unknown
  WP.com: Unknown

  The blog I need help with is: (visible only to moderators and staff)

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  helper-heroponriki · Member · Mar 5, 2024 at 7:09 pm

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  Hi there!

  You’ve posted to the free support forums for websites hosted here at WordPress.com. Since your site is not hosted with us, we’re limited in what we can help with and advise. But I can get you pointed in the right direction to get help.

  Unfortunately, without access to the site’s backend, it’s not possible to “copy” the site to a new hosting server. If it were that simple, websites could be easily stolen, which is why this process requires certain permissions and access.

  It appears that GoDaddy is the current hosting provider for your website. If you have access to the GoDaddy account, they may be able to assist you further. Otherwise, if the site was created by a developer, they would hold the ownership and access rights. Without their involvement, starting over from scratch might be the only option.

  I understand that this may not be the solution you were hoping for, but I hope it clarifies the situation. If you have any other questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask.