How to Change the Full WordPress Permalink
WordPress permalinks consist of a base (same throughout your entire WordPress website) and a suffix (unique for each page). You can modify permalink suffixes from inside of the WordPress Dashboard. Modifying your website's base permalink will require you to make manual modifications inside of your website's database.
- Want to learn how to modify the base permalink? Visit WordPress.org to find out more.
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| Permalink Example | http://www.your-domain.com/sample-page/ |
|---|---|
| Permalink 'Base' | Permalink 'Suffix' |
| http://www.your-domain.com/ | sample-page/ |
Important: You will need to update your base permalink if you plan on changing your domain pointers and file directory structure (for example, changing 'http://www.your-domain.com/subdirectory' into just 'http://www.your-domain.com/').
How to Change WordPress Permalink Suffixes
1. Log into your WordPress Dashboard.
2. Go to Settings
3. Go to Permalinks
4. Use the interface provided to modify your permalinks as desired.
5. Click Save Changes
Why Would I Need to Modify my Permalink Suffixes
The default permalinks are generic and only display the page's assigned number. If you want to make your permalinks appear more professional and personalized, you will need to customize them. Here is an example of what you can do:
- Default Formatting: http://www.your-domain.com/p=123
- Optional Formatting: http://www.your-domain.com/recipies/chocolate-chip-cookies/
To learn more about how you can customize your permalinks, visit WordPress.org.
