How to Move WordPress from a Subfolder to the Root Directory

This article explains how to move WordPress from a subfolder to the root directory. Before making any changes, back up your account.

Follow the steps:

1. Prepare WordPress for the Move:
   1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
   2. Go to Settings > General.
      
   3. Update the WordPress Address (URL) and Site Address (URL) from example.com/WordPress to example.com.
      
   4. Save the changes.
      
2. Move WordPress Files to the Root Directory:
   1. Log in to cPanel and open File Manager.
      
   2. Enable Show Hidden Files in the settings.
      
   3. Navigate to your subfolder (e.g., /WordPress).
   4. Select all files and click Copy.
      
   5. Change the destination to public_html and confirm.
   6. Go to public_html to verify the files are copied.
   7. Delete the old WordPress subfolder.

In this way, you can move WordPress from a subfolder to the root directory. Let us know if any further adjustments are needed!

Planning to restructure your site? Check out How to Move a Website from a Subfolder to the base Domain on cPanel