Can I point domain I own to this site with free plan?

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    shelly772ccbf6c4 · Member ·

    Hi,
    I’m trying to figure out if I can point a domain I own to the WP site with free plan?
    Whenever I press anything having to do with connecting a domain I already own, it’s taking me to the payment options.
    Is it possible to stay on the free plan and point my domain there?

    WP.com: Yes
    Jetpack: No
    Correct account: Yes

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    shelly772ccbf6c4 · Member ·

    Just to add, I followed all the steps to connect my existing domain, but when I select connect and put my domain in, it’s taking me to the cart page with a premium plan in the cart. I can’t find an option to just point my domain here.

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    themagicrobot · Member ·

    For things to work properly you need a paid plan but a Personal plan would suffice.

    WP
    Domains » Connect a Domain to WordPress.com
    in WordPress.com Support
    6 min read
    If you already own a domain name with another provider, you can use that domain with your WordPress.com site. Connecting (also called “mapping”) a domain to WordPress.com is free with any paid WordPress.com plan. Follow the steps in this guide to connect your existing domain name to WordPress.com. About Domain Connection Connecting (or “mapping”) a domain to your WordPress.com site means:
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    helper-heroponriki · Member ·

    To add on what @themagicrobot advised, while you can add a domain without a plan, to have your domain be your primary domain, you need a paid plan. Otherwise, your domain will redirect to your free *.wordpress.com URL.

    Let us know if you have any questions or need help with anything else.

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