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Chnaged domain host to a different website

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    marcossanchez1592 · Member · Mar 8, 2024 at 8:35 pm
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    I am new to WordPress and I changed the domain URL in settings to an already existing URL that I have no connection with by accident and lost access to the website. How can I get it back.

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

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    aisajib · Member · Mar 9, 2024 at 12:12 pm
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    Hi there!

    I visited the site at https://gracebelieversbiblechurch.org, and it seems to be loading fine on my end. Are you referring to a different site? If yes, can you share the link to the site you’re having trouble with?

    Thanks!

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    marcossanchez1592 · Member · Mar 18, 2024 at 8:05 pm
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    Yes that is a new wesbsite i bought the domain name and created. The one I originally had was richesofgrace.com. I accidentally put the host as http://gracebelieversbiblechurch.com and now it redirects to that site. Is there any ay you can help me get that back?

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    staff-dragon · Staff · Mar 19, 2024 at 2:33 pm
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    Hey there,

    It looks like your domain is registered with web.com. We can certainly set up your domain to connect with your new site gracebelieversbiblechurch.org. To do so, you will need to transfer or connect your domain:

    WP
    Connecting vs Transferring a Domain
    in WordPress.com Support
    1 min read
    If you already own a domain name with another provider, you can use that domain with your WordPress.com site. This guide will help you choose whether to connect or transfer the domain. Commonalities Between Connecting and Transferring Certain things are the same when choosing to connect or transfer your domain: Your custom domain will display your WordPress.com website. Your site’s

    Once the domain is connected or transferred, you can set the domain as your primary address here:

    WP
    Domains » Set a Primary Address
    in WordPress.com Support
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    Your primary site address is the domain that people will see in their browser’s address bar when visiting your site. It is the address you use to promote your website. Requirements To use a domain as your site’s primary address, you will need: A domain registered or connected to WordPress.com. Any paid WordPress.com plan. With a paid WordPress.com plan, you can set a custom do

    Hope this helps!

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