How do I transfer my existing domain to WP? (Not just map it.)
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I don’t see a way to transfer my existing domain to be registered at WordPress.com, so I can quit using my current registrar. I have already mapped the existing domain from another host to WordPress, but I’d like to simplify the billing and only deal with one provider. Is there a way to transfer my existing domain to WP? I am expecting to purchase the Premium WordPress.com upgrade for this new blog.
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Hi there,
Currently, we cannot accept incoming domain transfers. Sorry! The best option would be to keep your domain registered with your current provider and continue mapping it to WordPress.com.
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Thanks! Well that explains why I couldn’t find the option.
On a related note, is it true that WP provides a new domain (if available) and acts like the registrar with the Premium package? I saw haileynorth.net available thru WP.
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That is indeed true! The Premium bundle comes with a free domain upgrade. You can either use that domain credit to map an existing domain or register a new one.
Currently, you’re using it to map haileynorth.com. Would you like me to remove that mapping so you can register a new domain instead? Alternatively, I can send a manual payment request for $13 and then we can use the domain credit to register a new domain. That way, you can have both haileynorth.com and haileynorth.net available.
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Thanks for the offer, but I will keep the mapping only for now. Maybe if we can’t change the host servers to point to the WP DNS I’ll go for the new domain name.
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