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  cshsoc · Member · Jul 3, 2014 at 2:22 am

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  What is the difference between “domain mapping” and “domain name”? I have our domain name with CheapDomains and recently paid for that. Then I’ve received an invoice from you for $13.00 for domain mapping.

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  cshsoc · Member · Jul 3, 2014 at 2:23 am

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  What is the difference between “domain mapping” and “domain name”? I have our domain name with CheapDomains and recently paid for that. Then I’ve received an invoice from you for $13.00 for domain mapping.

  The blog I need help with is cshsoc.org.au.

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  evanwp · Staff · Jul 3, 2014 at 4:29 pm

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  Hi,

  What is the difference between “domain mapping” and “domain name”? I have our domain name with CheapDomains and recently paid for that. Then I’ve received an invoice from you for $13.00 for domain mapping.

  You can use a custom domain on WordPress.com in one of two ways: you can map a domain you already own, or purchase a domain for your site. Both ways require a “mapping” record be created, but in one case you’ve already paid for the registration of the domain, in the other we’re registering it for you.

  For a domain you already own, you are only paying $13 to map the domain to your site. For a domain you register through WordPress.com, you would pay $18 or $26 to register & map the domain (with or without private registration), which includes that same $13 expense.

  Both the mapping and the registration renew once per year to keep the domain active on a site.

  I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any questions.