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Can I have 2 websites on WordPress?

Last updated on September 24, 2022 @ 11:49 pm

If you have a business with multiple websites, you might be wondering if WordPress allows you to have two websites on the same account. The short answer is yes, you can have two websites on WordPress, as long as they are both hosted on the same account and use the same WordPress installation.

When you create a new WordPress site, WordPress will create a single database and install all of the necessary files. You can then configure your new site exactly the way you want it, without worrying about the layout or contents of your previous website.

If you want to move your old website over to your new WordPress site, you can simply copy the files and folders from your old site onto your new WordPress site. Once you have installed WordPress, you can go to the WordPress admin area and follow the steps to activate your new site.

PRO TIP: If you are planning to have two websites on WordPress, be aware that there are some risks involved. First, your WordPress installation could become corrupted if you accidentally delete or modify critical files. Second, your WordPress databases could become out of sync, which could cause data loss. Finally, if you use the same username and password for both websites, one site could be hacked and the other could be compromised as well.

The good news is that you can use the same WordPress installation for both your new website and your old website, so there is no need to start from scratch. Just make sure that your URLs and hosting information are correct, and you’re ready to go!

Conclusion

WordPress allows you to have two websites on the same account, as long as they are both hosted on the same account and use the same WordPress installation. You can copy the files and folders from your old website onto your new WordPress site, and then activate your new site in the WordPress admin area.

Drew Clemente

Drew Clemente

Devops & Sysadmin engineer. I basically build infrastructure online.