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I built a website on WordPress, bought a domain name through PorkBun, but when I export the website it becomes an XML file, not wordpress. How should I go about connecting the domain name to the wordpress website w/o any plugins. To install plugins, it says you have to upgrade to the $40/month plan. Any solutions? I’m very new to website creation
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It sounds like you’re trying to migrate from WordPress.com free plan to your new Porkbun hosting? As you saw, WordPress.com free plan doesn’t let you install plugins. Your options are to use the Tools > Export xml option, or pay for a higher plan for a month so you can install a backup/migration plugin.
The xml file is for transferring WP content. You import the file into an existing WordPress instance using Tools > Import.