I want to change the name of my domain

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  idaniagarcia · Member · Dec 20, 2015 at 9:50 pm

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  It will auto renew on the 30th, but I kind of want a different name. Is it possible to do?

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

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  timethief · Member · Dec 20, 2015 at 9:54 pm

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  Yes, you can register another domain and map to it from the same underlying .wordpress.COM URL. And, yes, you can have Staff replace the domain mapping in place now with domain mapping to the new domain URL.

  What is the domain URL that you want to register?

  Please provide it and then type modlook into the sidebar tags on this thread for Staff help. How do I get a Moderator/Staff reply for my question? https://en.support.wordpress.com/getting-help-in-the-forums/#how-do-i-get-a-moderatorstaff-reply-for-my-question Then please subscribe to this thread so you are notified when they respond. To subscribe look in the sidebar of this thread, find the subscribe to topics link and click it.

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  idaniagarcia · Member · Dec 20, 2015 at 10:13 pm

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  Thanks for the quick answer

  The name I want to change to is

  http://www.amorecappuccino.com

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  timethief · Member · Dec 20, 2015 at 10:15 pm

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  Thanks. I tagged this thread for Staff. It’s the weekend so be patient while waiting, please.

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  idaniagarcia · Member · Dec 20, 2015 at 10:18 pm

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  Thanks for your superquick answer!!

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  timethief · Member · Dec 20, 2015 at 10:23 pm

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  You’re welcome. :)

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  kokkieh · Staff · Dec 21, 2015 at 10:22 am

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  Hi there,

  amorecappuccino.com is showing as available to register, so it seems you haven’t registered it yet, correct?

  If you no longer want to use the current domain, then the simplest would be to go ahead and register that domain from the Domains option under My Sites. After you’ve done that, you can then let me know and I can link the new domain to your Premium Plan and cancel the old domain.

  This will mean that your domain’s expiration date will be before the plan’s expiration date, but when your plan renews on 30 December, that will extend your domain for another year so it won’t expire before your plan.

  Keep in mind that if we do cancel the old domain there is no guarantee that you’ll be able to register it again in future, as we have no control over whether the domain is released again after cancellation.

  Please let me know how you would like to proceed.

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  idaniagarcia · Member · Dec 21, 2015 at 11:07 am

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  Thanks a lot for your help!
  I have register the new domain, please link the new domain to my Premium Plan, and cancel the old domain.
  You were very helpful.
  Thanks again.

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  kokkieh · Staff · Dec 21, 2015 at 12:51 pm

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  I’ve done that for you. If you notice that the auto-renew doesn’t go through next week like it’s supposed to, please let me know.

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  idaniagarcia · Member · Dec 21, 2015 at 2:31 pm

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  Thanks a lot!

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  kokkieh · Staff · Dec 22, 2015 at 7:21 am

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  You’re very welcome :)