How to Transfer a WordPress Site to Another Account

Quick summary

Transferring a WordPress site to another account takes just a few steps inside your site's Settings panel. You enter the new owner's WordPress.com username or email, confirm via email, and the recipient accepts the transfer to gain full ownership.

Steps

1. Visit your site's dashboard and navigate to Settings.
2. Scroll down to the Site tools section.
3. Click the Transfer your site option.
4. Type the email or WordPress.com username of the new owner.
5. Click the Continue button.
6. Click all 3 confirmation buttons to initiate the transfer.
7. Click the Start transfer button to submit the transfer request.
8. Check your inbox — you'll receive an email asking you to confirm the transfer.
9. Click the Authorize transfer button in the confirmation email to complete the transfer.
10. The new owner receives a confirmation email — they click Sign up and accept transfer to take ownership.
11. Click Continue to finish updating the domain contact details.