Changing URL in General Settings Locks up WordPress

  • I have WordPress in it’s own subdirectory. I have followed directions in the WordPress codex Giving WordPress Its Own Directory. However, when I try to change the root directory’s URL in Settings/General, it comes up with

    Warning: Modifying this field will cause your permalinks to malfunction. We strongly recommend that you do not change this field. Please note that this field should match the web address of your blog installation directory. If you chose to make your blog your home page when you installed WordPress, your blog was automatically configured to display at your domain. You should NOT change the value of this field to match your domain.

    When I hit the OK button, the same warning label comes up and then keeps looping. I cannot do anything, but close Safari and start again.

    I am not setting up a blog, but a website only.

    At this point the website has not be published, there is only a placeholder showing.
    https://www.bird-elicious.com

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