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There might be several reasons why you want to reinstall WordPress. Maybe you\u2019re having issues with your WordPress website or you just want a fresh start. Whatever the reason, we\u2019ve got your back! In this article, you\u2019ll learn how to reinstall WordPress<\/p>\n
There are two major ways to uninstall and reinstall WordPress. You can either reinstall WordPress while keeping all of your existing content or delete all of your files and install a fresh new copy. We\u2019ll go over both in detail<\/p>\n
TL;DR<\/p>\n
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- To reinstall WordPress without losing content, use Dashboard \u2192 Updates \u2192 Re-install current version if you still have admin access.<\/li>\n
- If the dashboard is unavailable, back up
wp-content<\/code>, use Hostinger\u2019s Auto Installer with Overwrite Existing Files enabled, and uploadwp-content<\/code> back topublic_html<\/code>.<\/li>\n- To fully reinstall WordPress, delete the existing files and database only if you want a clean slate, then install a fresh copy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Important! We highly recommend making a backup of your WordPress files before attempting anything. Having a failsafe just in case is the best practice<\/p>\n
This is the simplest way to reinstall WordPress while keeping all of your content. It requires<\/a> access to the WordPress dashboard. To do this, go to Dashboard \u2192 Updates and click the Re-install (current version) button<\/p>\n
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\n<\/figure>\nThe process is fully automatic, all you need to do is wait several seconds and you\u2019re all set<\/p>\n
If you can\u2019t access the WordPress dashboard, don\u2019t fret \u2013 you will be able to reinstall WordPress manually using the other methods<\/p>\n
If you can\u2019t access your WordPress dashboard, you can use Hostinger\u2019s Auto Installer feature instead. With this method, you must download and re-upload your wp-content files manually<\/p>\n
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Go to your website\u2019s dashboard on Hostinger dashboard and navigate to Files \u2192 File Manager<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Locate the wp-contentfolder inside public_html and Download it to your computer. This process might take a few minutes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Exit the File Manager<\/strong>and go to Website \u2192 Auto Installer<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Select WordPress, and a new window will pop up. Enter all the required information, making sure the Overwrite Existing Files option is selected. Click Install<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Reopen the File Manager and Uploadthe previously downloaded wp-contentfolder. Make sure you\u2019re uploading the files to public_html<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
This method replaces the core WordPress files, providing you with a fresh new copy of WordPress while keeping your content files (such as themes and plugins) unchanged<\/p>\n
WordPress can also be reinstalled using WP-CLI, a command-line tool that is used to customize your WordPress installation. This tool is readily configured on all of Hostinger\u2019s Managed WordPress plans<\/p>\n
Use the following command to reset WordPress without affecting themes and plugins:<\/p>\n
wp core download --skip-content --force<\/pre>\n
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\n<\/figure>\nYou might want to do this if you encounter WordPress errors you can\u2019t fix, or maybe you just want a clean slate and start everything anew<\/p>\n
Warning! With this method, all of your content files will be permanently deleted. Be absolutely sure there\u2019s no content worth saving, as once this is done, you won\u2019t be able to undo it<\/p>\n
First, delete all of your existing WordPress files using Hostinger File Manager<\/p>\n
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\n<\/figure>\nDeleting your WordPress database is not necessary for a fresh installation. However, if you want to completely start over, you can delete the database by navigating to the Databases \u2192 Management \u2192 Databases List of Current MySQL Databases And Users section in Hostinger dashboard<\/p>\n
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\n<\/figure>\nAfter that\u2019s done, you can go ahead and install a fresh WordPress copy as if it were a brand-new website. You can do this automatically or manually. With Hostinger, you can use the Auto Installerto reinstall WordPress in a matter of seconds<\/p>\n
Reinstalling WordPress is a pretty simple process. Here\u2019s a quick recap:<\/p>\n
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- By using WordPress dashboard\u2019s Re-install (currentversion)<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n
- By downloading the wp-content<\/strong>folder, running the WordPress Auto Installer<\/strong>, and then reuploading the wp-content<\/strong>folder.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
If you\u2019re aiming for the clean slate approach, delete all your WordPress files and its database. Then, simply install a new copy of WordPress automatically or manually<\/p>\n
We hope you enjoyed our guide. If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment below<\/p>\n
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\n +229 01 66 68 11 60<\/p>\n - By downloading the wp-content<\/strong>folder, running the WordPress Auto Installer<\/strong>, and then reuploading the wp-content<\/strong>folder.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- To fully reinstall WordPress, delete the existing files and database only if you want a clean slate, then install a fresh copy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n