Cannot connect to Bluehost/domain

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    redwoodsbookclub · Member ·

    Hi, I am having trouble connecting WordPress to my Bluehost domain, or vice versa. While under Bluehost, I try to add the WordPress site but it does not work. While under WordPress, I try to connect to the Bluehost domain and it does not work. What can I do?

    WP.com: Yes
    Correct account: Yes

    The blog I need help with is: (visible only to moderators and staff)

  • staff-totoro · Staff ·

    Hi there,

    I’m not sure I understood your question. You are referring to your Bluehost site at itrlblog.com?

    Bluehost is a separate provider of WordPress sites, so if you are hosting your site with them, you may need to contact their support department for assistance with creating a new WordPress instance on your hosting account.

    If instead you prefer to use our managed WordPress hosting (but keep your domain with Bluehost) you can get started here: https://wordpress.com/start/

    From there you can follow the steps on-screen to set up your new WordPress site. Along the way you will be asked to enter your custom URL and be given steps to connect it to your account here.

    Hope that helps. Please let us know if you have any more questions.

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