domain mapping and domain transfer

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    mikeyclement · Member ·

    I have a wordpress domain already set up with hostgator. Whats my next step to building a site?

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    shubhamgmath · Member ·

    Hi mikeyclement

    WordPress.org and WordPress.com are two different platform. For more information on both the platform please refer to the link below: https://wordpress.com/com-vs-org/

    If you are using WordPress.com platform than you must be having the site on WordPress.com where you can add custom domain to your site. While adding custom domain to your site the you can either register a new domain and can also use your existing domain to your site.

    Here are the two ways in which you can use your existing site with us :

    1. Transferring the domain with WordPress.com

    Here your will be transferring your domain from your current registrar to WordPress.com that will help you out in managing your domain and sites at one palace.

    Note: You can only transfer your domain if it is not under any 60-day transfer lock at your current provider

    For more information on how to transfer domain here is the support document for same:
    https://en.support.wordpress.com/incoming-domain-transfer/#preparing-a-domain-for-transfer

    2. Mapping your domain with your WordPress.com site

    If you don’t want to change your registrar or your domain is under 60 day lock in period then you can map your domain with WordPress.com

    Here is the support document that will help you out in this:
    https://en.support.wordpress.com/domains/map-existing-domain/

    You must be under any of the paid plans to add custom domain to your site. Here is the link that will help you to know more about plan pricing and features:
    https://wordpress.com/pricing/

    If you are using WordPress.org platform and are done with your domain setup at registrar then you just need to install WordPress there and start creating your site for more information on this please contact your hosting provider support or you can also post your question in WordPress.org forum. Here is the link for same:
    https://wordpress.org/support/

    Hope this helps.

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