How to Set Up a New Address for My Website
- 1). Make a backup copy of your existing website in the event that anything is lost during the address change. You can download the files to your hard drive, or, if the site is small enough, burn the files onto a CD or DVD.
- 2). Contact your existing web host provider (if you have one) to see what their specific process is for changing a URL. Double check to see if any particular enhancements to your site, such as shopping carts for online purchases, require any special handling.
- 3). Select a web host provider (see resources below for reviews and suggestions) and purchase a hosting plan if you do not already have one. Let your provider know that you are changing the URL of an existing website and ask them about any specific requirements on completing this task.
- 4). Purchase a new domain from a domain name registry (again, see resources for suggestions) or ask your web host provider if you can do this through them. Make sure the new domain accurately reflects the new name you require.
- 5). Ask your web host provider how to set up a "redirect" page so that visitors going to the old address can still find your site at its new location.
