Connection is not private

  • Unknown's avatar
    gladnarodrigues · Member ·

    When i go to my website it’s showing connection is not private and in the WordPress it’s showing status error. Kindly solve this issue.

    This is my email id [REDACTED]

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

  • staff-porcupine · Staff ·

    Hi there,

    It looks like the domain connection was added, but the domain is not yet pointing to WordPress.com, which is breaking the connection.

    Please make sure that the domain is using WordPress.com name servers, as explained in this guide:

    WP
    Domains » Connect a Domain to WordPress.com
    in WordPress.com Support
    6 min read
    If you already own a domain name with another provider, you can use that domain with your WordPress.com site. Connecting (also called “mapping”) a domain to WordPress.com is free with any paid WordPress.com plan. Follow the steps in this guide to connect your existing domain name to WordPress.com. About Domain Connection Connecting (or “mapping”) a domain to your WordPress.com site means:

    Or, if the domain is set up to work with an email service, you can use our alternative connection method:

    WP
    Domains » Connect a Domain (Alternative Method)
    in WordPress.com Support
    4 min read
    This guide will show you how to connect (or “point”) a domain to your WordPress.com site by manually copying and adding our A and CNAME records to your domain’s DNS records. Use this method only if you can’t use our name servers or the recommended method to connect a domain from another provider to your WordPress.com site. About This Method Using this method means: Your domain will sho

    For this last method, you can obtain the required CNAME and A records from your WordPress.com dashboard.

    I have redacted your email to protect you from spammers.
    It is always best practice not to share your public details in public forums.

  • Unknown's avatar
    gladnarodrigues · Member ·

    Hi, I tried these method but when i select use a domain which i own it’s showing this message. methal.bh is already connected to this site and cannot be transferred to WordPress.com.

  • staff-shaun · Staff ·

    No problem.

    I will create an email ticket to follow up so we don’t share any private information in public and I’ll be emailing you shortly.

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