How can I login to addon WordPress site before changing the DNS? I've tried primarydomain.com/addondomain.com/wp-admin but i get page not found. When I try addon.primary.com/wp-admin it redirects to current site.

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I created an addon domain and installed wordpress. How can I login to word press before changing the DNS? I've tried primarydomain.com/addondomain.com/wp-admin but i get page not found. When I try addon.primary.com/wp-admin it redirects to current site.I need to install some plugins before I migrate it from the old host.  Thanks!

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The plugin is BeaverBuilder.  I was trying to upload the .zip file for it.  It doesn't seem like anyone is picking up the support phone line. Are you sure it's still 24/7 ?

Apologies on that Jill, the chat and tickets are still up and running, but we've had a bit of trouble with our phone system this week. Please try using our chat or sending in a ticket via AMP!

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Hi Jill, 

Thank you so much for your question. It depends on the type of plugin you're trying to install. If the plugin is trying to connect to the server, then installing it through a host file mod may be causing the issue. However, I recommend reaching out to our 24/7 live support so they can take a closer look and assist you with a solution. 


Kindest regards,

Stormy

The plugin is BeaverBuilder.  I was trying to upload the .zip file for it.  It doesn't seem like anyone is picking up the support phone line. Are you sure it's still 24/7 ?

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Hi Jill, 

Thank you so much for your question. It depends on the type of plugin you're trying to install. If the plugin is trying to connect to the server, then installing it through a host file mod may be causing the issue. However, I recommend reaching out to our 24/7 live support so they can take a closer look and assist you with a solution. 


Kindest regards,

Stormy

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I modified the host file and was able to log in to word press, but it keeps failing when I try to install a plugin.  Does this not work until the DNS changes? 

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Hello and thanks for contacting us. You can edit your hosts file to redirect your browser requests for the addon domain to your server. You'll need to remember to remove it once the domain is finally connected to your new website.