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Maintaining your domain registration and hosting services within the same account allows you to manage both services with only one login password, making it easier for you to stay on top of everything related to your website. This article explains the process of transferring your domain to Bluehost, so there are no surprises along the way.

This process includes transfers to/from our MX partners.

Want to host your website here and keep the domain registered elsewhere? Try assigning a domain to your account instead.

- Prepare Your Domain

Review Contact Information

Disable Privacy

Update Name Servers

Unlock Domain

Obtain EPP Code

- Initiate the Transfer - Check the Progress - Additional Resources

Prepare Your Domain

In preparation for the transfer, you need to update your domain settings with the current registrar. Please contact them if you need assistance. You may also refer to the flowchart below, which summarizes the process of a Domain Transfer:

Review Your Contact Information

Your contact information is included on your domain's record in the WHOIS database, as required by ICANN. Upon transfer, the gaining registrar will use the information on the domain's record to email critical information regarding the transfer to the administrative contact, so you need to correct it. It's best to avoid using an email address associated with the domain; use a public email service, like Gmail, instead.

Updating the registrant contact information (name, organization, or email address) for a general top-level domain (gTLD) will initiate a Change of Registrant process, which requires additional verification before the new information is saved. Each registrar handles this process differently, so check with yours to see what you need to do.

Disable Privacy

The next step is to disable domain privacy. Privacy masks your contact information from being made public in the WHOIS database. Still, the gaining registrar needs that information to know where to send the code(s) authorizing the transfer. Once Privacy is disabled, the registrar can view the contact information on your domain's WHOIS record and send the domain transfer emails to the administrator; otherwise, those emails will go to a Privacy Protection inbox that cannot be accessed.

Update Your Name Servers

Name Servers direct the traffic for your domain to the host server. If you've already moved the website to your Bluehost account, you'll want to update your nameservers now to minimize downtime during the transfer; otherwise, you'll have to wait until the transfer is complete. You cannot make DNS changes while the transfer is in progress, so it is important that you do it now.

Our nameservers are:

- ns1.Bluehost.com - ns2.Bluehost.com

Your new DNS settings will begin to propagate as soon as you save your changes. Each ISP updates at a different rate, usually taking 24 - 72 hours to complete worldwide. During this time, your emails will be down, and your web traffic will be directed to either the old or new host, depending on the visitor's ISP.

Unlock the Domain

The next step is to unlock your domain, making it available for transfer. Some registrars allow you to unlock your domain manually, while other registrars will do it for you.

Obtain the EPP Code

Finally, you need the EPP code, also called the Authorization or Auth code. It's essentially a unique password for the domain, made up of letters, numbers, and special characters required to authorize the transfer. For example: 1e20459-438b211db# or N7HS-V24-T16-B81. If you're unsure how to get your EPP code, please contact your current Domain Registrar for assistance.

Initiate the Transfer

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Before you initiate the transfer, be sure to assign the domain. Please see How to Assign a Domain Name for more information.

1. Log in to your Bluehost control panel. 2. Click the Domains tab from the side navigation menu to the left.

3. Click Transfer from the sub-menu that appears.

4. Enter the domain name you want to transfer (without the www), then click the Continue button.

 5.  Enter the EPP Code, then click the Continue button.

6. As part of our two-step verification process, the Admin Verification code will be sent to the admin email address for the domain that is being transferred. 7. Enter the verification code when ready, then click the Continue button. 8. Update your nameservers, set your renewal preference, and choose if you would like to add Domain Privacy. 9.Check the box to agree to the Terms of Service, then click the Add to Cart button. 10. Process the payment to initiate the transfer.

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1. Log into your Bluehost control panel. 2. Click the domains tab at the top of the page, then click the transfer in the submenu.

3. Or you may also click Transfer from the Action Items section.

4. Enter the domain you want to transfer to your account (without www), and click the Continue button.

5. Enter the EPP code and click Continue.

6. As part of our two-step verification process, the Admin Verification Code will be sent to the domain's administrator. Enter the code and click Continue. 7. Here you have the option to change your nameservers, set your renewal preference, and choose if you want to add domain privacy. 8. Finally, check the box agreeing to the Terms of Service, then click Add to Cart. 9. ICANN requires the gaining registrar to renew the domain for one year upon transfer, which you'll see in the Shopping Cart. Process the payment to initiate the transfer.

Check the Progress

It can take up to five days for a domain transfer to complete, but some registrars will allow you to expedite it by manually approving the transfer. In the meantime, you can check its progress by following these steps:

1. Log in to your Bluehost Domain Manager. 2. Click Transfer in the submenu at the top of the page. 3. View the transfer progress under Details, and click the link for more information.

Additional Resources

Did your transfer fail, or are you having trouble getting it started? Check out Domain Transfer Troubleshooting.

For the domain pricing and to check the other Top-Level Domains (TLDs) supported, please refer to this article.

If you are trying to transfer a domain name away from Bluehost, please see How to Transfer a Domain Name to Another Registrar.

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To begin, you will need to log into your Bluehost control panel. Once logged in:

1. Click the My Sites tab from the side navigation menu to the left.

2. Locate the Bluehost Website Builder website you want to work on.

3. Click the Manage site button.

4. From the right-hand side, click Edit site in Builder.

5. If you're logged in to your WordPress dashboard, you can switch by navigating on the left-hand side and click Website Builder.

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Accessing the Marketplace Installer and Installing an Application

Logging into the newly installed Application

Troubleshooting Errors

500 Error on Installation

Database Creation Issues

Accessing the Marketplace Installer and Installing an Application

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1. Log in to your Bluehost control panel.

2. Click the Marketplace tab from the side navigation menu to the left.

3. Choose Add Website from the drop-down menu.

4. You will be prompted to create a new WordPress site; enter a Site Name and Tagline.

If you click the Advanced button, this will give you an option to add your Email Address, WordPress Admin Username, and Password.

5. Then click the Next button.

6.  Choose the domain you would like WordPress installed to in the Domain drop-down.

7. If you would like your WordPress installation to exist in a subdirectory (i.e., example.com/blog), enter your preferred folder in the Directory field.

8.Toggle suggested plugins on/off, then click the Next button. Once the installation is done, you can jump through to Logging into the newly installed Application walkthrough. 

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1. Log in to your Bluehost control panel.

2. Click the addons tab from the navigation menu that stretches across the top of your screen.

3. Click the Marketplace from the sub-menu.

4. Click One-Click Installs from the navigation menu at the top of your screen.

5. Select the application you would like to install. 6. Select Get Started. 7. From the drop-down menu, choose the Domain Name you would like to use for this application. Anything entered in the field following the domain name will be a part of the URL. 8. If desired, enter a Directory. 9. Click on Next. 10. Enter Admin Information

Site Name: This will be the name displayed on your site. This is not the URL but simply the name used on your site.

Admin Email Address: This will be where your login information will be sent.

Admin Username: The desired login name for your application

Admin Password: The desired password for this application

Logging into the newly installed Application

The Marketplace installer will take a couple of minutes to install your application. Once done:

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1. Once the installation is done from Marketplace, you have an option to Click Go back to My Sites or Click Login to WordPress to sign in right away to your new WordPress site.

2. If you select Go back to my sites, please check Log in to WordPress through My Sites to learn more.

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1. Select My Installs from the Website section. 2. Find the domain install and click Login.

Troubleshooting Errors

500 Error on Installation

This usually is a result of something incorrect with the .htaccess file or the PHP Configuration being used.

Rename the .htaccess file. The system will create a blank one for you.

Change the PHP version that is set in the PHP Config on the cPanel. For more information on how-to do that, go to PHP Version Selection.

Database Creation Issues

If you experience issues with the database not being created for a WordPress installation, please see WordPress Installation Without Automatic Database Creation.

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Back up or import your blog

You can back up your blog content and import it to another blog. You can also back up your blog before you delete it.

You’re signed in as Donpoorna@gmail.com. If that’s not the account you use with your blog, change the account you’re signed in on and try signing in again.

Back up your blog content

To get an .xml file of your blog’s posts, pages, and comments:

Sign in to Blogger.

At the top left, click the blog you want to back up.

In the left menu, click Settings.

Under "Manage blog," click Back up content Download.

Save a copy of your blog's theme

Sign in to Blogger.

At the top left, click the blog you want to save.

In the left menu, click Theme.

At the top right, click More Backup Download.

Import posts and comments to your blog

Important: There's a daily limit on the number of files you can import but no file size restrictions.

To import .xml files of your posts and comments:

Sign in to Blogger.

At the top left, click the blog you want to import content into.

In the left menu, click Settings.

Under "Manage blog," click Import Content Import.

Select the .xml file you want to import from your computer.

Click Open.

If you don't want to automatically publish the imported content, turn off Automatically, publish all imported posts and pages.

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Since Blogger (blogspot) isn't an actual hosting company, there's no real way to transfer the site from Blogger to your account with us directly.

However, Blogger has a feature which will allow you to export your site content to a more universal format.

They have a FAQ entry on how to accomplish it here.

WordPress does support importing directly from your blogger account:

Simply install WordPress from MOJO Marketplace in your cPanel.

Then in your WordPress Admin area (example.com/wp-admin), go to Manage → Import → Blogger and follow the directions to complete the import.

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Setting up your Site

Designing your Site

Publishing your Site

Making Changes and Troubleshooting your Site

Setting up your Site

Once you have purchased your hosting account and you are ready to build your website, you will have the option to create one through WordPress or Bluehost Builder. To begin building a site with Bluehost Builder:

Click the My Sites tab from the side navigation menu to the left.

Click the Create New Site button.

You will see the options to build a WordPress site or a Bluehost Builder site. Click to Use Bluehost Builder.

Bluehost Builder will guide you through the setup:

Category and Name: Choose a category for your site, and name it. You will be able to change the name later, but the category cannot be updated once set. When you're ready, click Continue.

Cover Image: Choose a stock photo or upload the photo you would like to use for your cover, then click Continue.

Logo: Upload your logo, then click Continue.

Font: Choose a font pairing to stylize your website, then click Continue.

Colors: Choose a light or dark theme, select your color palette, then click Continue.

Navigation: This determines how your menus will appear. Choose your preferred style, then click Continue.

Contact Details: Set your contact details, then click Continue. Note, this is not required - it just gives fans of your site a way to get in touch with you!

Once set up, you will have the option of taking or skipping a brief 'tour' tutorial. Get familiar with the Editor, and start designing whenever you're ready! If you get stuck, use this guide as a reference point along the way. Happy building!

Designing your Site

Managing Pages

Managing Blog Posts

Managing Menus

Managing Text

Managing Links

Managing Images

Managing Files

Managing Videos

Managing Music

Managing Contact Forms

Managing Sections

Updating Theme Style

Adding an eCommerce Store

Managing Products

Managing Store Categories

Setting Favicons

Adding HTML Code

Linking Social Accounts

Managing SEO - Descriptions, Meta Tags, and Alt Text

For more information on designing your site, please see our Bluehost Builder Design Guide.

Publishing your Site

Linking a Domain

Publishing your Website

Making Changes and Troubleshooting your Site

Configuring Tax Settings

Managing Shipping Settings

Adding Google Analytics

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You can publish your site in two ways: use the Bluehost Website Builder or use WordPress.

If you're comfortable with

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, follow the three steps below. If you want to

publish through WordPress

, read further down the article.

The outcome will be exactly the same either way—your site will be live, so pick whichever you prefer.

Publishing with Bluehost Website Builder

To begin, you will need to access your Bluehost Website Builder.

1. Select the Publish button from the top right corner of the screen.

2. You'll see a progress window pop up. Once your site publishes, it will display either a temporary URL or the domain you have linked to your Bluehost Website Builder.

3. Click on the link to visit your live site. Here is a quick walkthrough down below:

Publishing with WordPress

To begin, you will need to access your WordPress Dashboard. Once logged in:

1. Select Dashboard from the upper left-hand corner to open the WordPress Admin Dashboard.

2. Toward the top of the page, you will see a message that your site displays a "Coming Soon" page with a link to launch your site.

3. Click that link to publish your website.

4. Apart from that, if you're not able to see a Coming Soon Display Page, you can also Publish it by clicking Customize your Site button.

5. Click Publish button from the upper left navigation.

6. You can also save it as a draft or schedule the publishing of your website by clicking the little gear icon beside on Publish button.

You will have the option to publish a single page or post from your WordPress Dashboard. Preview and Publish buttons are present towards the top right-hand corner of pages and posts you create.

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Getting Started with Your New Account

Overview

A hosting account is a powerful tool for you to use not only in building and managing your website but also for email, web applications, and much more. We've got everything you need to get started right here, so keep reading!

New Account Basics

Domains & DNS

Email Accounts

Build Your Site

Billing References

Login Management

Finding Help

New Account Basics

Just getting started? Log into your control panel and take a look around.

New Account Timeline

Log in to your Control Panel

Domains & DNS

You need two things to have a successful website: a domain name and a hosting account. If your domain isn't registered here, make sure its name servers are pointed to Bluehost.

Purchase a New Domain

Transfer Your Domain Name to Bluehost

Assign Domains to your Account

Domain WHOIS Update and Verification

Modify Your DNS Records

Email Accounts

Take control of your brand's reputation and set up a professional email @ your domain. Once you've got an account, log into your webmail or configure it to be delivered to an email application.

Email Account Setup

Email Application Setup

Create an Email Forwarder

Add an Email Autoresponder

Email Troubleshooting

Build Your Site

How do you want to build your site? Choose from our in-house site builder powered by Weebly, install WordPress, or check out the options from Mojo Marketplace. And if you've already got a site, add an FTP account and move your files to Bluehost!

Weebly Site Builder

Install WordPress

Create an FTP Account

File Manager Overview

Billing Preferences

We're flexible folks, which is why we have several payment options, adjustable renewal settings, and easy access to your billing history.

View Your Billing Receipts

Manage Your Renewal Options

Change the Length of Your Hosting Plan

Update Your Credit Card

Update Your Contact Email Address

Login Management

Accessing your account is as easy as entering your domain name and password on the login screen. Secure your login by enabling two-factor authentication and single sign-on!

Reset Account Password

Enable Two-Factor Authentication

Set Up Single Sign-On

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How to Create a Wordpress website with Bluehost.

Your website is important because it is the only place where you can communicate with your customers, build an audience and establish your brand and digital presence. Create a website is the first thing to do if you want to start a successful blog, to offer your services or to sell products. Creating both a personal website and an e-commerce site is as easy as setting up a WordPress content management platform (CMS).

Here is a short guide on how to set up a website with Bluehost and WordPress. With the power of WordPress and website infrastructure, Bluehost is a reliable and trusted web hosting partner that allows you to set up websites in minutes and has one for the world you can visit in just a few hours.

This guide takes you on a journey from buying Bluehost hosting to installing WordPress on your site. Click here to start your WordPress website with Bluehost and use the rest of this post to go through the exact steps to a successful site. This guide from Themeisle shows you how to install WordPress on Bluehost to get started with your new site.

In this post we will discuss how to create an effective WordPress blog with Bluehost as hosting provider. This guide will help people who are new to setting up a website and show them how to set up WordPress with Bluehost at a low cost that is reliable. The first step to creating your WordPress site is to register your domain name and purchase hosting.

While you have several web hosting options available, I suggest launching your WordPress site journey with Bluehost. Bluehost is not only user-friendly, but also integrates a number of tools and features into your WordPress dashboard to streamline the creation of websites. As a WordPress hosting solution, all elements you need for your website are perfect for several startup sites, and you can sign up for WordPress hosting plans with BlueHost to ensure you have the latest and safest version of WordPress installed before you start building.

Daily updates are provided during the creation of your WordPress plan account to ensure that your site is up to date. Once you have selected BlueHost as your Webhosting, WordPress will be automatically installed for you. Depending on your preferences, you can choose the theme of your choice before you start building your WordPress site.

Instead of trying to select a theme rushing, you will be taken to a page inviting you to select a theme for your site and find the right one for your site. If you choose a free WordPress theme from Bluehost, skip this step and you see a page that says that you will begin building with all your WordPress themes. You can go to the desired WordPress theme and begin to customize the design and construction of your site with the chosen theme.

After Bluehost has installed WordPress, you can create your new WordPress site and view your login details. Enter your new site name, username and password, and your WordPress site is ready to go. When ready to launch, click the Launch Your Website button to go live on the Bluehost WordPress dashboard.

Once you have found a theme, such as a paid theme, you will need to download it and install it on your website. Instead of installing WordPress on Bluehost himself, you can choose one of the free themes and it will automatically set up your site with just one click. To learn how to start writing blog posts about your products or customize your site with free and paid topics, I suggest you try them out to take immediate control of your site.

You don't have to, as we'll show you later in this guide how to find and install free WordPress templates for your site. Your next step is to navigate to the WordPress dashboard and learn how to add pages, posts and plugins to your site. Click the Create Website button to install and get started.

Once you have the domain you want to use, you can enter it at that time. You must enter some basic information about your website, including the name of the website and the slogan of the website. Once you have selected your domain, you will need to buy it and choose a hosting company that meets the requirements of your site.

Choosing a hosting provider that offers hosting for WordPress sites is ideal if you are building a website using WordPress. Some web hosting companies offer a free domain if you decide to launch a website on them. Bluehost is recommended hosting provider because they offer WPBeginner user a free domain for and you can choose to build your website with their services.

With a clear focus, you should be able to have your WordPress site hosted on Bluehost, set up and ready to use within hours. Bluehost offers its own dashboard in the Bluehost area of your WordPress dashboard, which helps you run your website if you're not sure where to start. It is also possible to create your own site with a normal WordPress dashboard.

If you are struggling to modify and build your WordPress site, Bluehost ThemeForest is a great site to give you a premium WordPress theme or look for an award-winning design agency to design your site. You may also want to see our guide for choosing the perfect WordPress theme for your site. Here's a little how to build a site with Bluehost guide that shows you how you can choose a free theme for WordPress.

It is best to start with a free theme to add elements and content to your website before moving to a customizable premium theme. There are so many modern free themes that if you don't find one you like, you can always upgrade to a premium theme to have more choice and customization features.

** Every new Bluehost account includes a free new domain registration or domain transfer.

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