How do I change my domain name?

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  adeleerussell · Member · Apr 23, 2014 at 4:05 pm

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  I can’t figure out how to change my domain name? Do I have to cancel my blog and start all over?

  The blog I need help with is: (visible only to logged in users)

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  timethief · Member · Apr 23, 2014 at 4:06 pm

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  Do not delete the blog! There is no recycling of URLs here.

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  timethief · Member · Apr 23, 2014 at 4:08 pm

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  The Site title (blog name) and/or the optional Tagline can be changed on the top of this page at any time. > Settings > General …
  “save changes”. That is exactly where search engine spiders look for the site title and removing it from there can cause issues with getting your content indexed. Note that the site title (blog name) and blog address URL do not have to be the same but it’s better SEO if they are the same.

  You cannot edit any URL. If you want to change the blog address ie. the URL starting with http:// then you must be logged in as Admin under the exact same username account that registered the blog to do that and the URL you desire must be available. If so then you can change the URL by using this guide http://en.support.wordpress.com/changing-blog-address/

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  adeleerussell · Member · Apr 23, 2014 at 4:23 pm

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  Thank you!

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  timethief · Member · Apr 23, 2014 at 4:24 pm

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  You’re welcome and best wishes with your blog.