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Setting up Wordpress and DNS setup

by Gee S
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Hi everyone,

I have a question about setting up wordpress and DNS setup.

I've purchased a domain and changed the DNS settings. I've setup WP on my web hosting but now I cannot make any changes until the DNS settings go in to effect.

Is there a way I can start editing my blog without having to wait for the DNS to propagate? I'm just thinking in the long term when I start building more sites, the waiting process would be a total pain.

Thanks,
Gee
#dns #setting #setup #wordpress
  • Profile picture of the author Kevin Koop
    Hey Gee,

    Yes, you can generally login/edit a WordPress installation before the DNS has propogated. However, it is a little technical so depending on your comfort zone, you may want to wait it out.

    Using GoDaddy as my domain name registrar and HostGator as my host, it usually only takes about 1-2 hours (or less) for the DNS to propogate but there are always exceptions.

    Anyway, if you are on a PC you can generally get in by modifying the HOST file. Basically, that just forces your computer to attach your domain name to your IP Address.

    If you want to do this, I would start by reading this post here: http://forums.hostgator.com/install-...ns-t32718.html

    And then read the post below to learn more about how to edit the HOST file: Fpweb.net Support - Editing Your Host File

    Good luck,
    Kevin
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  • Profile picture of the author Exfilius
    In cpanel locate the server's IP address after you have set up your blog and if you are using shared hosting, type the IP address in the browser, then "/" , symbol "~" and your hosting account's username.
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    • Profile picture of the author Kevin Koop
      Originally Posted by Exfilius View Post

      In cpanel locate the server's IP address after you have set up your blog and if you are using shared hosting, type the IP address in the browser, then "/" , symbol "~" and your hosting account's username.
      This is good advice for a static site but you will often find it does not work for a WordPress installation.

      You can certainly give it a go (there's no harm in it) but if this doesn't work, see the two resource links I posted in my previous post.
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      • Profile picture of the author Exfilius
        Originally Posted by Kevin Koop View Post

        This is good advice for a static site but you will often find it does not work for a WordPress installation.

        You can certainly give it a go (there's no harm in it) but if this doesn't work, see the two resource links I posted in my previous post.
        It will display whatever is installed in the root folder and that can be wordpress. If you decide to installed wordpress in a different folder within the root then you can add /whateverfolderyoupicked.
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        • Profile picture of the author macknox
          This is what I do with WP.... my fail-safe method.

          I always have a mirror site for every theme/niche... eg. studiopress - Genius/news etc... I have one account just for this - just create a directory and install wp.

          Always test upgrades before using on live sites... saves a lot of time and tears!
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          1. Set up the plugin that I want to use ... WP Robot etc...

          2. Load up the content or auto-content and set up categories and settings etc...

          3. Then Export.


          So when you are ready, DNS propagated...

          4. Import content into your blog site.


          So you are not messing around and tweaking on a live site.


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          I used to use Godaddy - but Namecheap and Hostgator is Instant!
          Even when G sell .com for 99c I don't buy.. it's too much hassle in the long run... my time is too valuable.

          Now I think back to the start when I wasted days comparing what I would get for web host plans. Today choice is simple Hostgator... it works for most things... stick on a dozen blogs and move on to another account.
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