Help when I already have a domain and website with another service

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    amyb2023 · Member ·

    I’m struggling to figure out the best sequence. I already own a domain name and have a website that is currently hosted by a different web host. Is there a way to design and build a new site in WordPress using my existing domain name without having my website be down for the time that it takes me to design my new site? Or is there a ‘workaround’, like using a temporary domain name that I can later switch to my real one?

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  • staff-zinnia · Staff ·

    Hello –

    Yes, you can do that. Set up the new site on your free address. Click on My Sites – Add New Site from the upper left corner of the screen if you want to register a new free address.

    Once the project is ready to launch you’ll add a hosting plan to that free site. That plan will allow you to connect the domain. Working in this order will minimize any down time of your domain.

    This can happen on our personal plan.

    If you’d like to chat more about goals and functionality that is needed for the project we would be glad to help. I’ve added some additional tips for getting started.

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    Welcome to WordPress.com! Whether you want to start a blog, build a website for your small business, or something in between, there are a few basics that apply to every site you’re looking to create. You can use this guide to learn: How to add content, like posts and pages, to your site. How to use the Block Editor. How to use the Site Editor to make site-wide changes like adding a m
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