Domain and Web host change – can't log in

  • Hello,
    I had an old colleague setup the wordpress site for my website and have always logged in through the website to access WordPress admin panel.

    I tried using that log in on the WordPress site and it isn’t registered.

    I am changing the domain and web host package, I would like to keep the whole site as it is, Im just moving to a cheaper option ??

    I have downloaded the database and backed up all the files onto my hard drive.

    The registration of the new hosting package took a little longer than expected however and my site has been shut down before I could enter the new website address into the existing WordPress admin login.

    Is there anyway I can put the backup files onto the new website (new domain name and new host) and keep the existing wordpress site up and running?

    Or should I get in touch with the person who set it up to see if they can access the WordPress admin panel and update the old web address to the new one?

    Sorry – I’m not really a WordPress person – I’ve only made websites using Dreamweaver and basic html.

    If any answers could be explained step by step, I’d really appreciate it!

    Thanks!

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