change my domain name

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  celiastone2 · Member · May 11, 2020 at 4:20 am

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  Hi,
  I have just started to create a free account with WordPress. I have set the domain name for testing purposes and thought that I could change the name easier later but I just realized I am not able to change the domain name. Please assist to advise how can I change the domain name for a free account

  Thank you and sorry for the trouble

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  kruttikaphalke · Member · May 11, 2020 at 5:21 am

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  Hi there,

  Please note that if you follow the below steps, your old address cannot be available again. You can refer more details over here:
  https://wordpress.com/support/changing-site-address/

  1. Go to My Site → Manage → Domains and click on your .wordpress.com address.
  2. On the Domain Settings page, scroll down to Change Site Address.
  3. Click the input field (with the first part of your current site address as a placeholder) and enter the new address you wish to use.
  4. We will let you know if the new address is available.
  5. Click the Change Site Address button.
  6. A screen with additional details and warnings will appear. Read the information carefully and make sure this is the action you wish to take.
  7. Check the box to confirm.
  8. Click Change Site Address.

  Hope this helps.

  Thanks.

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  celiastone2 · Member · May 11, 2020 at 9:24 am

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  Got it. Thank yo