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How to convert a custom PHP website to WordPress on Agency plan

Updated 2 weeks ago

Hostinger Agency Hosting lets you convert a custom PHP website to WordPress directly from your dashboard, unlocking WordPress management features if you’ve manually installed WordPress or migrated your site using Custom PHP.

By changing your website type to “WordPress”, you’ll gain access to:

  • Faster site performance via LiteSpeed and Object Cache integration
  • WordPress-specific features like maintenance mode for seamless updates
  • Enhanced security with managed WordPress core files

Requirements

  • WordPress version 6.2 or higher
  • The website is working

How to convert your website to WordPress

  1. When Hostinger dashboard detects a WordPress installation on your Custom PHP site, a notification bar will appear at the top of your website dashboard:
    WordPress website detected notice with Learn more button on hosting dashboard
  2. Click the Learn More button to proceed with the conversion.
  3. A pop-up window will appear asking you to confirm the conversion. Review the information, then click Change.
    Popup: Convert website type to WordPress with backup notice and Cancel, Change buttons
  4. Wait for the process to complete.
    Website dashboard showing conversion of sub.domaintutorial.net to WordPress in progress
    You can safely leave the page during the conversion – the process will continue in the background.
  5. Once the conversion is complete, you’ll be able to manage your WordPress website directly from the Hostinger dashboard without needing to re-upload files or make additional changes!
    Websites dashboard for WordPress site with settings and cache toggles, flush cache button

NOTES

  • During the conversion, your website will not be affected (no downtime).
  • The conversion is currently one-way only.

Once the conversion is complete, you can manage your WordPress website directly from the Hostinger dashboard. For more on your plan’s features, see how to get started with Hostinger Agency Hosting plans.