How to Transfer a Wordpress Site to Another Account
- George Apostolov
How to Transfer a Wordpress Site to Another Account: step-by-step guide
Visit your site’s dashboard and navigate to Settings.
Scroll down to the “Site tools” section.
Click the “Transfer your site” option.
Type the email or WordPress.com username to which you want to transfer ownership.
Click the Continue button.
Click on all 3 buttons to start the transfer.
Click the Start transfer button.
You’ll receive an email to your email address asking you to confirm the transfer.
Click the Authorize transfer button in the email to complete the transfer.
The new owner will then receive a confirmation email. Click Sign up and accept transfer.
Click on Continue to start updating the domain contact details.
Quick answer: 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.
About this WordPress tutorial
Easily move your WordPress site ownership to a different account by following simple dashboard steps, email authorizations, and confirmation prompts. This guide shows how to transfer a Wordpress Site to Another Account in 11 steps, starting with "Visit your site’s dashboard and navigate to Settings " and finishing with "Click on Continue to start updating the domain contact details". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real WordPress interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to transfer a Wordpress Site to Another Account?
11 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your WordPress data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under WordPress. Related guides: How to transfer domain from wordpress to squarespace, How to Underline Text in Wordpress and How to Undo the Changes in WordPress Posts. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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