Overview
This article explains how to upgrade a WordPress site (on any hosting plan) to a DreamPress plan.
Considerations before upgrading
Please note the following before proceeding with the upgrade.
The old hosting plan
If your WordPress site is on a Shared, VPS, or Dedicated Hosting plan, upgrading to DreamPress only adds a new DreamPress plan. It does not remove your old hosting plan, meaning you'll still be paying for the old plan and the new DreamPress plan.
- If you have only one website, you can close your existing hosting plan after the upgrade since you will only use the DreamPress plan going forward.
- If you have multiple websites on the old hosting plan, you must keep it active.
Installation directory
If your site is in a subdirectory, such as example.com/blog, the site moves into the primary directory when upgraded to DreamPress. For example, example.com/blog becomes example.com.
Also, any files currently in your primary directory will be deleted. Make sure to backup any necessary files before upgrading.
Testing before upgrading
It is a good idea to test your site before upgrading it to DreamPress to ensure it functions as intended. You can create a temporary dream.press domain and import your DreamHost WordPress install into it. View the following articles for details:
If you do not need to test your site first, proceed to the following instructions to upgrade it directly to DreamPress.
Upgrading without a DreamHost WordPress install
If your WordPress site is not currently using a DreamHost WordPress install, you can still upgrade to DreamPress. Contact support to request your existing WordPress site be converted into a DreamHost WordPress install. You can then proceed with the steps in this article.
How to upgrade to DreamPress
These steps upgrade an existing WordPress site to a DreamPress plan.
- Navigate to the Manage Websites page.
- Click the Manage button to open Website settings, which allows you to modify various configurations for your site.
- Select the WordPress tab.
- Next to DreamPress - Upgrade Eligible, click the Upgrade button.
- Under Move Existing Site to Your Plan, confirm the correct website is listed.
- Click Confirm & Add Site. Your site is then upgraded to the DreamPress plan.