$13 Domain Mapping

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  yogaspottyler · Member · Dec 8, 2016 at 10:28 pm

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  I own an existing domain, why does the site state that I can use it for $13/year when it’s requiring I pay $99 for premium?

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  staff-ozmodiar · Staff · Dec 9, 2016 at 5:34 am

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  Domains are no longer available for purchase or mapping individually. They are included with the WordPress.com Personal, Premium, or Business plans:

  https://wordpress.com/pricing/

  This change has been made as we work to offer the best combination of value and performance for users while still offering a completely free product for those who do not wish to purchase any upgrades.

  A great way to go if you are not interested in WordPress.com Premium is to look into setting up a self-hosted WordPress.org site through a hosting provider such as Bluehost, GoDaddy, or Pressable.

  WordPress.com vs. WordPress.org

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  yogaspottyler · Member · Dec 9, 2016 at 6:04 am

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  Ah, ok! Can you help me further, when I click on “I already own a domain” it only gives me the option for Premium. How can I opt for Personal and use my domain?

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  staff-ozmodiar · Staff · Dec 10, 2016 at 12:27 am

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  Try going here:

  https://wordpress.com/plans

  And setting up the personal plan for your site. After that is done, then use these instructions to map an existing domain:

  http://en.support.wordpress.com/domains/map-existing-domain/

  Let me know if you have any trouble.