Troubleshooting the Missing 'www' in the URL of Your WordPress Site

If your WordPress website is not displaying the www in the URL, it can be caused by a few different things. Here are a few steps you can take to fix the issue:

  1. Change the WordPress Address (URL) and Site Address (URL) in the General Settings: In your WordPress dashboard, go to Settings > General. Make sure that the WordPress Address (URL) and Site Address (URL) fields both starts with "www"

  2. Update your .htaccess file: If your website is hosted on an Apache server, you can use the .htaccess file to redirect all non-www traffic to the www version of your website. You can add the following code to the .htaccess file:

RewriteEngine On
RewriteCond %{HTTP_HOST} !^www\. [NC]
RewriteRule ^(.*)$ http://www.%{HTTP_HOST}/$1 [R=301,L]

  1. Check your DNS settings: Make sure that your DNS settings are properly configured to point to the correct server. You can check this by going to your domain registrar's website and checking the DNS settings for your domain.

  2. Check your WordPress plugin: Some WordPress plugins that handle redirection may also cause the www to be missing from the URL.

  3. Delete the cache of your browser: Sometimes, the browser cache can hold the old settings of the website, so it's a good practice to clear the browser cache when making changes to the website.

It's important to note to test your website after making any changes to ensure that it is working correctly. If you are still facing issues, it's a good idea to reach out to your hosting provider or website developer for assistance.

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