Changing WordPress Permalinks

WordPress permalinks are the URLs that point to specific posts on your WordPress site. If you are looking to change them to enhance the search engine optimization of your site, or are just trying to reset them to fix an issue, just follow these steps.

From your Reclaim Hosting Client Area log in to your cPanel, and under Applications hit My Apps. Next, navigate to your WordPress installation. Before changing your site’s permalinks, it is always recommended to backup your site, as changing permalinks may have unforeseen consequences.

Installatron My Applications page in cPanel showing the WordPress install with a highlighted backup button

Log in to your WordPress dashboard by clicking the link ending in /wp-admin/, or by going to https://yourwordpresssite.tld/wp-admin/

Installatron WordPress application details page showcasing the website URL and the admin dashboard login link ending in slash wp-admin

Here, you’ll see your WordPress dashboard with a number of options.

The main WordPress admin dashboard showing the welcome panel, site health status, and the left-hand navigation sidebar

Under Settings on the left side of your dashboard, click Permalinks.

WordPress admin sidebar highlighting the Settings menu expanded with the Permalinks option selected

Here, you’ll see your site’s permalink settings. You can adjust them to whatever you desire, from common settings to a custom structure, and hit Save Changes at the bottom of the page. Now, all your posts will use your new permalink structure.

WordPress Permalink Settings interface displaying common structural choices such as Plain, Day and Name, Month and Name, and Post Name

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