Domain Mapping

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  greenandclover · Member · Jul 5, 2022 at 4:14 pm

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  Hi, I just canceled my custom domain because I would like to use it elsewhere and I cannot because it is still mapped to wordpress. Please remove it for me.
  Thanks in advanced!

  WP.com: Yes
  Correct account: Yes

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

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  jamkmak · Member · Jul 5, 2022 at 6:13 pm

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  If you want to move a domain to another hosting provider, it is best that you do not cancel the domain.

  There is no guarantee that a canceled domain will become available to register somewhere else, and you may not be able to get it back for future use elsewhere. You can read more about the implications of canceling a domain here:

  https://wordpress.com/support/domains/#cancel-a-domain-name

  There are other options (aside from canceling) if you are wanting to continue using the same domain through a different hosting provider. You can read more about these other options here:

  https://wordpress.com/support/domains/#move-a-domain-name

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  greenandclover · Member · Jul 5, 2022 at 6:32 pm

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  I have already canceled. I just need it upmapped.

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  greenandclover · Member · Jul 5, 2022 at 6:33 pm

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  I have already canceled. I just need it unmapped.

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  themagicrobot · Member · Jul 5, 2022 at 6:34 pm

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  Your .com domain expired in May and is showing as being in the redemption period. Or did the automatic renewal go through ok but you cancelled it afterwards?
  Lets add a modlook tag to this for staff to assist you.

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  greenandclover · Member · Jul 5, 2022 at 7:25 pm

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  I turned off automatic renewal a while ago because of some big financial losses. I was going to finally renew it today, but there is an $80 late renewal fee that I cannot pay. So instead I would like my domain name, greenandclover.com, to be unmapped so I can register it elsewhere. Please do whatever needs to be done to fully remove it from wordpress.

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  staff-ozmodiar · Staff · Jul 5, 2022 at 8:20 pm

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  Howdy,

  I can understand the frustration. Domains can be surprisingly confusing things. Let’s see if we can’t at least get you some more information…

  Due to ICANN rules, domain expiration is not an instant process. We’ve got a support document that explains it a bit further:

  https://wordpress.com/support/domains/domain-expiration/

  In short, our hands are tied as far as timing is concerned. We can’t “unmapp” an expired domain and make it become available elsewhere any faster, I’m afraid. It looks like this domain won’t be out of the redemption period for another couple of weeks. Once that happens, you SHOULD be able to register it elsewhere. But there’s no guarantee I’m afraid.

  Take a look and let us know if anything is unclear or you have any further questions.