How to Change Primary Domain at BlueHost?
Juhil Mendpara
Content Manager
So, you have a reason to change your primary domain, and you don’t know how to do it on BlueHost? Well, no worries! In this post, we are going to share the two straightforward ways to do it.
- 1You can do it manually
- 2You can take help of BlueHost support
But, before you choose either route, you need to know a few things.
Things you should know before starting the process
That’s about it. Once you know these four things, you can start the process of changing the primary domain.
To not fumble through the process, make sure you know your old primary domain, the new primary domain, and the last four characters of your cPanel password.
Now, let’s understand the process!
1. Manually changing primary domain at BlueHost
To manually change your primary domain at BlueHost, perform the following steps:
Step-1: Login to your cPanel.
Step-2: Navigate to the Order Information View
Type the domain name in the search field and select Order from the drop-down. Click Search.

Step-3: Change domain
After the order page opens, look for a “Change domain” option, and click on it. Here, you will need to enter your “new primary domain” and click Save.

Step-4: Done
That’s it. Once you click Save, a “Your request to change the primary domain of your hosting package has been placed.” popup will appear. Just click Ok.

Within a few hours, your primary domain will be changed.
2. Changing the Primary Domain with BlueHost’s customer support
If the simple four-step process we discussed seems “technically advanced” to you, don’t worry. You can always count on BlueHost’s incredible support team. Just contact them, and they walk you through the process and also help you from their side to make it simpler for you.
In Conclusion
Changing the primary domain with BlueHost is very simple. In fact, if you even have a bit of technical know-how, it’s a piece of cake.
We hope you found this guide helpful. If there’s any problem, feel free to contact us, or even better, contact the BlueHost Technical Support team.

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