Error: Site deleted

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  sdubbs44 · Member · Nov 8, 2023 at 6:18 pm

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  Hello,

  I noticed today that when I entered my domain address it took me to a .wordpress page that wasn’t relevant anymore. So, I happened to notice I could change the .wordpress site name, so I did. Now my domain still redirects to the old site but it says it’s been deleted by the owner. As far as I can tell, the domain is linked to the .wordpress site, but it definitely doesn’t go there. I’m still able to customize and edit my theme, but I can’t seem to get it to navigate to the site.

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  aisajib · Member · Nov 9, 2023 at 8:57 am

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  Hi there!

  I was able to view your site without any issues. It redirects to wattsvillefamily.wordpress.com, the current WordPress.com address of your site. I believe what happened is your browser was redirecting you to the old WordPress.com address (which was deleted after you changed the site address). Please try clearing your browser cache or use a different browser temporarily to see if that works.

  Here’s how to clear your browser cache: https://en.support.wordpress.com/browser-issues/#clearing-your-browser-cache

  You may want to make your custom domain the primary address of your site so that the domain stops redirecting to the WordPress.com address. Here’s how to do this:

  

  Domains » Set a Primary Address

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  Your primary site address is the domain that people will see in their browser’s address bar when visiting your site. It is the address you use to promote your website. Requirements To use a domain as your site’s primary address, you will need: A domain registered or connected to WordPress.com. Any paid WordPress.com plan. With a paid WordPress.com plan, you can set a custom do

  Hope that helps!