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How do I make my website appear without havin to type /wordpress on the end of my domain? I am using godaddy.
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  • I do not find a question to be dumb, this a dumb answer too anyways. Am sure you have installed your site on a sub-folder names wordpress other than that I do not think a website is accessbile on this ground. Maybe i can have a look at your website and know how best to assist you

    Best Regards

  • There's no such thing as a dumb question. You installed your wordpress blog in a folder called "wordpress" and that's why you have to type yourdomain.com/wordpress for it to show up. You have to either move your wordpress installation to your root folder or assign your domain to the folder where your blog is currently installed.
  • Copy the core files (index.php, wp-*) to your public_html folder.

    Go to Settings > General, where you will see 2 lines with your URL. In the box "Site Address (URL)" remove "wordpress/" from the link and save your settings. You will get an error - that is normal.

    The last step is to go into Settings > Permalinks and make sure the settings are correct. Click the Save Changes button even if you made no changes. That will reset .htaccess.

    Detailed instructions are on Moving WordPress « WordPress Codex
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    • That's wrong advice... After moving the files from a subfolder to the root you can NOT login anymore!

      So, actually, the correct order is:
      1. change the two URL lines > Save
      2. Move the files and folders

  • Logging in will still be with the same link /wordpress/. Having the admin login in a folder is more secure than having it in the same folder with the rest. It is a matter of choice. Both options are correct.

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