Change to primary domain

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  anameekaa · Member · Nov 22, 2020 at 9:54 am

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  This is related to issue that I have purchased a domain but when I want to change it to primary domain it is asking for upgrade. What is this, can you answer.

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  therefoiam · Member · Nov 22, 2020 at 10:06 am

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  Hi Threre.

  For you to be able to set a custom domain as primary, you need to be on a paid plan hence why you are being asked to upgrade.

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  fstat · Staff · Nov 23, 2020 at 7:02 am

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  Hi there,

  To expand on @ggmoyo’s reply. If you only register a domain without a plan, then that domain will redirect to your site’s free .wordpress.com address. Once you upgrade to a paid plan you’ll be able to set the domain as your primary address and the .wordpress.com will be hidden. You can read more here:

  https://wordpress.com/support/domains/#set-a-primary-address