.com domain names

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  psychmatters · Member · Sep 15, 2010 at 8:55 pm

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  Can you use wordpress with a .com domain name purchased elsewhere?

  The blog I need help with is: (visible only to logged in users)

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  kardotim · Member · Sep 15, 2010 at 9:10 pm

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  You have two domain mapping options here:

  1) Map the entire domain to your WordPress.com blog.
  http://support.wordpress.com/domain-mapping/map-existing-domain/

  Please note the warnings listed (especially regarding MX records) before setting up.

  2) Map a subdomain to your WordPress.com blog.
  http://support.wordpress.com/domain-mapping/map-subdomain/

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  psychmatters · Member · Sep 15, 2010 at 10:39 pm

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  Thank you so much. I copied your answer until I have a better understanding of the whole process. I’m very impressed with this forum. People are so helpful. Thank you.