best to transfer domain or map it

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  jlglaser · Member · Apr 11, 2019 at 3:08 pm

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  Which is better? What are the benefits to each?

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  gemmacevans · Member · Apr 12, 2019 at 11:17 am

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  Hi jlglaser,

  Domain mapping creates a connection to WordPress.com but the domain itself remains registered with your current provider — and will therefore need to be renewed through them each year:

  https://en.support.wordpress.com/map-existing-domain/

  Transferring the domain to WordPress.com means it will be renewed through us each year. This is the better option if you want to manage the domain and site through one account:

  https://en.support.wordpress.com/incoming-domain-transfer/

  Please let me know if you have any questions.