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  sarahromanik2019 · Member · May 16, 2020 at 2:02 pm

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  Hi we purchased a domain yesterday and then we canceled the site and it said we were getting a refund. I wanted to try to make the same domain again today and it said It was already taken. So when I searched for it, the site said domain is parked. Is there anyway to be able to use that domain again?

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  staff-doublebassd · Staff · May 16, 2020 at 6:49 pm

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  Hey there,

  You canceled the domain within 5 days of registering it, so it should be available again soon. Once a domain name is deleted by the registry at this stage, it is immediately available for registration by any registrant through any Registrar, and that happens shortly after the 5 day grace period.

  We can immediately restore the domain for you within that 5 day period, but after that, we no longer have control over it. So, depending on where you want to register the domain (with us or elsewhere), you should decide ASAP on how you want it re-registered. You can always point the domain over to your host from WordPress.com until 60 days of registration hits (where you can transfer the domain anywhere you please). That will at least guarantee you will get it back without any potential complications. Let me know.

  Thanks,

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  sarahromanik2019 · Member · May 16, 2020 at 10:20 pm

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  Hi there! I would like that domain back! However I did buy a new one this morning just Incase I couldn’t get this one back. Is there a way to switch domains and still keep my website I built under this new one?

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  deancroyal · Staff · May 18, 2020 at 1:08 am

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  I’ve restored the domain simplysarahsblog.com for you.

  Since we could get that domain back into your possession I believe you would like to cancel the .org version of the domain you purchased just in case. Is that right? Let us know and we’ll help with that as well. :)

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  sarahromanik2019 · Member · May 18, 2020 at 2:38 am

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  Yes I would love that! Thank you how do I switch the domains then if we cancel the other one.

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  sarahromanik2019 · Member · May 18, 2020 at 2:43 am

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  I don’t want to delete the website under the .blog though! Is there a way to just change the domain without getting ready of my website

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  deancroyal · Staff · May 18, 2020 at 3:35 am

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  We should be able to help. Which site below should use simplysarahsblog.com?

  sarahromanik2019.wordpress.com

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  simplysarahsblogdotcom.wordpress.com

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  sarahromanik2019 · Member · May 18, 2020 at 3:48 am

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  Oh thank you! Sarahromanik2019.wordpress.com

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  staff-mckluskey · Staff · May 18, 2020 at 9:33 am

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  Alright, the domain simplysarahsblog.com as restored and simplysarahsblog.org was canceled.
  I hope that helps :)