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Scanning existing WordPress installations

Learn how to scan for an existing WordPress installation.

Article ID: SLN29705

If you manually install WordPress through FTP or a migration method and want to attach your website to the WordPress Toolkit, you can do so using the scan tool.

Note: If you install WordPress through the Toolkit and then detach the website, it may not reattach using the scan process. 

Scan WordPress installations

  1. Sign in to your  My Services page.

  2. Click the Hosting link.

  3. Click the WordPress Management link on the left toolbar. Note: WordPress Management is not available for the WordPress Essentials Hosting plan.  

  4. Click the Scan button.
    WordPress Scan Button.

  5. A scan confirmation will appear when the process is complete. 
    Scan Performed Message.

  6. Your new website will be listed under WordPress sites along with other installations.
    WordPress Installation List.