Domain Mapping

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  jgohoctiu · Member · Jul 26, 2018 at 8:01 am

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  What’s a better option? Transfer to WordPress or Buy Domain Mapping?

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  catkiinson · Staff · Jul 26, 2018 at 8:09 am

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  Hi,

  Your options are:

  1) Map your domain:
  If you prefer to keep your domain and site at different providers, you will need an upgraded WordPress.com plan on your site in order to map a domain. Each paid plan comes with a free domain credit you can use to either register a new domain, or either transfer or map one you already own.
  https://en.support.wordpress.com/domains/map-existing-domain/

  2) Transfer your domain to WordPress:
  If you would like to use the domain you own on WordPress.com you can transfer it and manage your site and domain all in one place, with no need to manually configure DNS records at another domain provider – which works out to be the easier option.
  https://en.support.wordpress.com/incoming-domain-transfer/

  Have a read of the support documents provided and let us know if you need any further assistance :)

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  jgohoctiu · Member · Jul 26, 2018 at 9:23 am

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  Thanks for this! Does this mean leaving the original hosting provider?

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  catkiinson · Staff · Jul 26, 2018 at 9:31 am

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  You’re welcome! If you’re looking to transfer your domain to WordPress – that means WordPress would be your new hosting provider.