domain transfer

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  notmyrealcount0 · Member · Sep 5, 2023 at 3:39 pm

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  my domain will not transfer from blue host because it was purchased yesterday. I am about to move forward with purchasing wordpress business. How easy will it be for me to transfer the domain to my existing cite and is the free or another bullshit upcharge? Yall are the king of hidden fees.

  WP.com: Yes
  Jetpack: No
  Correct account: Yes

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  staartmees · Member · Sep 5, 2023 at 5:54 pm

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  There is no need to be rude. You can’t transfer a custom domain for 60 days after you bought it. This has nothing to do with wordpress but is due to international ICAN regulations.

  Also there is no need to buy a custom domain elsewhere as it is included in our paid plans.

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  supernovia · Staff · Sep 5, 2023 at 9:37 pm

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  Hi @notmyrealcount0, you can connect the domain for now, then transfer it after 60 days. You can use the domain credit at that point.

  I can see you’ve connected the domain, but for anyone else wondering, here’s how to go about it.

  

  Domains » Connect a Domain to WordPress.com

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  If you already own a domain name with another provider, you can use that domain with your WordPress.com site. Follow the steps in this guide to keep your domain registered with your current provider and connect it to your WordPress.com site. About Domain Connection Connecting a domain to your WordPress.com site means: Your domain will show the site you created on WordPress.com without

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