DNS Pointing

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    fyredraken · Member ·

    I have my own domain names and would like to point them to my word press. How would I go about doing that. I run my own mail/DNS server.

    WP.com: Yes
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  • staff-oikake · Staff ·

    Hi,

    You can connect a domain that you already own by following this guide:

    WP
    Domains » Connect a Domain to WordPress.com
    in WordPress.com Support
    5 min read
    If you already own a domain name with another provider, you can use that domain with your WordPress.com site. Follow the steps in this guide to keep your domain registered with your current provider and connect it to your WordPress.com site. About Domain Connection Connecting a domain to your WordPress.com site means: Your domain will show the site you created on WordPress.com without

    If you already have an email service with your current registrar, you’ll want to follow these steps to make sure it keeps working after connecting the domains:

    WP
    Add Email to Your Domain » Add Email Through Other Providers
    in WordPress.com Support
    2 min read
    Do you have an existing email subscription from a third-party provider not listed on our Add Email page? This guide will show you how to set up your email services on your domain. Step 1: Obtain your Email DNS Records Your domain’s email address works with the use of DNS records. The following types of DNS records are commonly used for email: MX (Mail Exchange) A (Address) CNAME

    Hope this helps. If you need further assistance with this, don’t hesitate to let us know!

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