Title: Switch from WordPress.com to WordPress.org Last modified: August 19, 2016 --- # Switch from WordPress.com to WordPress.org * Resolved [katemclaughlin](https://wordpress.org/support/users/katemclaughlin/) * (@katemclaughlin) * [17 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/switch-from-wordpresscom-to-wordpressorg/) * I have a blog/site on WordPress.com, but want to add plug-ins, etc. I’m a novice and need step-by-step directions to make the switch to WordPress.org. Please Help! Viewing 11 replies - 1 through 11 (of 11 total) * [Samuel B](https://wordpress.org/support/users/samboll/) * (@samboll) * [17 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/switch-from-wordpresscom-to-wordpressorg/#post-1038973) * 1 register a domain name you like (see notation at end) 2 get a web hosting account (I recommend one different than from where you get domain name in case of problems with host) 3 download wordpress (download link at top of this page) 4 unzip files 5 upload files to your site [http://codex.wordpress.org/Using_FileZilla](http://codex.wordpress.org/Using_FileZilla)( this explains the upload process) 6 Install wordpress [http://codex.wordpress.org/Installing_WordPress](http://codex.wordpress.org/Installing_WordPress)( step by step guide) good video on installing [http://educhalk.org/blog/?p=1](http://educhalk.org/blog/?p=1) 7 Install same themes and plugins you already have on new blog 8 go to wordpress. com blog and go to admin – tools – export (follow instructions on that page) 9 go to new wordpress.org blog admin – tools – import You are good to go * if you have your domain name already at wordpress.com you will need to do the export 1st so you can enter the dns from them to your new host * Thread Starter [katemclaughlin](https://wordpress.org/support/users/katemclaughlin/) * (@katemclaughlin) * [17 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/switch-from-wordpresscom-to-wordpressorg/#post-1038987) * Okay…Do you recommend GoDaddy or a different host source? * [Samuel B](https://wordpress.org/support/users/samboll/) * (@samboll) * [17 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/switch-from-wordpresscom-to-wordpressorg/#post-1039001) * godaddy is ok (some here report slow loading) but be sure and get the linux server as they will default you to windows * I use and recommend [A Small Orange](http://www.asmallorange.com/hosting/shared/)– many cheap plans – the support is out of this world * [Blue Host](http://bluehost.com) is recommended a lot and they have a one-click wordpress install called Simple Scripts * in the end it is up to you * Thread Starter [katemclaughlin](https://wordpress.org/support/users/katemclaughlin/) * (@katemclaughlin) * [17 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/switch-from-wordpresscom-to-wordpressorg/#post-1039009) * THANK YOU! I’ll check out A Small Orange and Blue Host. I hope I don’t get lost in the technicalities and really appreciate your help. I’ll be in touch if I have any other questions. * [Samuel B](https://wordpress.org/support/users/samboll/) * (@samboll) * [17 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/switch-from-wordpresscom-to-wordpressorg/#post-1039030) * we are open 24/7/365 * [adrenalinefix](https://wordpress.org/support/users/adrenalinefix/) * (@adrenalinefix) * [16 years, 12 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/switch-from-wordpresscom-to-wordpressorg/#post-1039275) * i did all that, but the all the WP videos and the youtube are not visible, only the namea of the files!! * [secretsquirrel](https://wordpress.org/support/users/secretsquirrel/) * (@secretsquirrel) * [16 years, 8 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/switch-from-wordpresscom-to-wordpressorg/#post-1039304) * Samboll can you please advise me. I have webhosting with Blue host and have installed word press correctly and the theme I want to use correctly. Blue host have confirmed my installation is correct. I have my domain forwarding set up [http://www.rescueremediesdogs.co.uk](http://www.rescueremediesdogs.co.uk) and I have my wordpress.com [http://rescueremediesdogs.wordpress.com/](http://rescueremediesdogs.wordpress.com/) Samboll please note all early stages of work for my London based rescue. My problem is and I have tried and tried I cannot export and import to my Blue host website and I have read tutorials and have followed all instructions. The emails I receive state ‘Your WordPress import was successful’ Blue host have suggested that I ask wordpress.org forum. Thank you * [Samuel B](https://wordpress.org/support/users/samboll/) * (@samboll) * [16 years, 8 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/switch-from-wordpresscom-to-wordpressorg/#post-1039305) * adrenalinfix * > i did all that, but the all the WP videos and the youtube are not visible, > only the namea of the files!! * create an .htaccess [http://codex.wordpress.org/Using_Permalinks#Creating_and_editing_.28.htaccess.29](http://codex.wordpress.org/Using_Permalinks#Creating_and_editing_.28.htaccess.29) add this line and save it and upload it to your root `DirectoryIndex index.php index.html` * @ secretsquirrel if you are really stuck – email me s r b 3 3 3 at a t t dot n e t just smush it together * [secretsquirrel](https://wordpress.org/support/users/secretsquirrel/) * (@secretsquirrel) * [16 years, 8 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/switch-from-wordpresscom-to-wordpressorg/#post-1039306) * I have smushed! and emailed but it bounced back. Yes desperate for advice as just cannot move on. Thanks * [batrachoid](https://wordpress.org/support/users/batrachoid/) * (@batrachoid) * [16 years, 8 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/switch-from-wordpresscom-to-wordpressorg/#post-1039307) * You did use ‘@’ for ‘at’ and ‘.’ for ‘dot’ right? * [secretsquirrel](https://wordpress.org/support/users/secretsquirrel/) * (@secretsquirrel) * [16 years, 8 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/switch-from-wordpresscom-to-wordpressorg/#post-1039308) * think i put the @ in the wrong ‘at’ many thanks and i hope to hear from Samboll Viewing 11 replies - 1 through 11 (of 11 total) The topic ‘Switch from WordPress.com to WordPress.org’ is closed to new replies. * In: [Installing WordPress](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/installation/) * 11 replies * 5 participants * Last reply from: [secretsquirrel](https://wordpress.org/support/users/secretsquirrel/) * Last activity: [16 years, 8 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/switch-from-wordpresscom-to-wordpressorg/#post-1039308) * Status: resolved ## Topics ### Topics with no replies ### Non-support topics ### Resolved topics ### Unresolved topics ### All topics