Canceling domain name through 1and1…to purchase same name through WP
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I recently purchased a domain name from 1and1 to be hosted using WordPress, however, I didn’t realize there was a domain mapping annual fee. Within 2 days of purchasing the domain, I cancelled with 1and1 so I could simply just register with WordPress and avoid the hassle of using 2 companies. On 1and1’s site they specifically say that once you cancel, your domain will be available again. It’s been almost a week and when I try to register through WP, it still says it’s already registered. How long will I have to wait to get it back? I was told it would be effective immediately. Help!
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An update: this is not for my wordpress site, but for a friend who is starting a small business. The website is done, but we’re just waiting on the domain name.
http://www.localeventssd.wordpress.com
Trying to purchase http://www.localeventssd.com
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According to the domain’s WHOIS info, the domain will expire (and be available again) in November 2015. I would check with 1and1 and ask them if they can (and will) release the domain or not.
For future reference — instead of cancelling a domain to register it somewhere else, you can transfer it from one place (1and1) to another (WordPress). Perhaps this is still possible with 1and1, it’s worth asking.
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I could still transfer through 1and1 by reactivating it, however, is there a fee for transferring to WordPress? Like there is an annual fee for domain mapping?
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WordPress.COM is not set up for incoming domain name transfers
You will need to pay for both Domain Name Registration & Domain Mapping no matter where the name is registered, that is assuming you want to have a custom domain name mapped to your blog here.
There is no way to not pay for the domain mapping by changing registrars
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