# How to Transfer a Wordpress Site to Another Account

> To transfer a WordPress site to another account, visit your site dashboard, go to Settings, and select Transfer your site under Site tools. Enter the new owner's details, click Continue, and click the three buttons to start. Confirm the transfer via email, have the new owner accept it, and update domain contact details.

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Apps: WordPress
Updated: 2026-10-05
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## Steps

1. Visit your site’s dashboard and navigate to Settings .
2. Scroll down to the “ Site tools ” section.
3. Click the “ Transfer your site ” option.
4. Type the email or WordPress.com username to which you want to transfer ownership.
5. Click the Continue button.
6. Click on all 3 buttons to start the transfer.
7. Click the Start transfer button.
8. You’ll receive an email to your email address asking you to confirm the transfer.
9. Click the Authorize transfer button in the email to complete the transfer.
10. The new owner will then receive a confirmation email. Click Sign up and accept transfer .
11. Click on Continue to start updating the domain contact details.