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    How to change the WordPress configuration file (wp-config.php) on GoDaddy

    On occasion you need to change your WordPress configuration file (wp-config.php). GoDaddy offers two ways for you to access the file directly. The easiest way is to use the online File Browser offered by GoDaddy as a tool. Alternately, you can get SFTP credentials from GoDaddy and connect to your website with a tool such as FileZilla.

    Instructions

    The File Browser is an online tool that lets you access your WordPress file system with an online file browser. You can upload files, download files, and change files directly from your browser without additional software.

    1. Sign into your GoDaddy account

      You must sign into GoDaddy with an account that can manage your WordPress site. If you are using delegated access, be sure to switch to the account you are managing.

    2. Go to My Products

      Click your name or profile icon in the upper-right corner and select My Products. The direct link is https://account.godaddy.com/products.

    3. Scroll down to Managed WordPress and click Manage All

    4. Click the … menu for your website and select Settings

    5. Scroll down and look for the Tools panel

    6. Under tools, locate File Browser and click Open

    7. Be careful about modifying files

      You are now accessing the raw files of your WordPress installation. Take care to avoid unintentional modifications that could make your site inaccessible.

    8. Click wp-config.php in the file list to highlight it

      You will probably need to scroll down.

    9. Before opening it, download a backup copy

      Just to be safe, click the Download button with the file highlighted. This will download the file to your computer, in case you need to revert changes by uploading it back.

    10. Click View with the file highlighted to open the read-only editor

      By default, the file is opened in read-only mode for your protection.

    11. Click Edit to enable editing

    12. Make your changes and click the Save button

    13. Test your site immediately

      If your changes cause your site to become inaccessible, upload the copy you safely made. You can use the File Browser tool even if your website is down.

    SFTP access

    GoDaddy also supports SFTP access. SFTP stands for Secure File Transfer Protocol and is a standard protocol for transferring and modifying files on a file system. You will need to generate SFTP credentials and then use those credentials with an SFTP app such as FileZilla.

    See How to get your SFTP credentials for a WordPress site on GoDaddy

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