I own the domain but can’t transfer to WordPress

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  doramarossy · Member · Aug 20, 2022 at 12:31 pm

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  Dear WordPress team,

  I own the domain yogapote.com and bought it on Google Domains. When I tried to transfer it to WordPress, I got an error messaging saying it can’t be transferred. I’ve always had great experience with WordPress and I would like to create my website on here.

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  staartmees · Member · Aug 20, 2022 at 2:38 pm

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  According to ICAN rules a domain can’t be transferred within 60 days after registration.

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  doramarossy · Member · Aug 20, 2022 at 2:41 pm

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  @staartmees oh damn, that’s a bummer. Is there a way I can bypass it/work around it in the meantime? I don’t necessarily want to have to wait almost two months to set up a functioning website. I saw there’s was a linking option as well, could that work until then? Would that directly take people to my WordPress site or would it have a redirecting link?

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  themagicrobot · Member · Aug 20, 2022 at 4:43 pm

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  Upgrade your free site to a paid plan. Then you can connect your domain to your free site and then you can make the domain address the primary address that shows on the Interweb.
  https://wordpress.com/support/domains/connect-existing-domain/