Is it possible to use a .ca domain with WordPress.com?

bdavis1978 · Member · May 17, 2008 at 6:27 am
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Is it possible to use a .ca domain name with WordPress.com? And if so, how do I do it? I’ve tried registering using the add a domain feature in my dashboard, but I get an error saying

“We were unable to verify that darba.ca is pointing to WordPress.com. If you own this domain, follow the directions below to get it ready for your blog. If you don’t own it, try a different name to see if something else is available. If the domain is available, you may be able to register it with another registrar and then map it to your blog.”

Can I use a .ca domain name with wordpress? Or do I simply need to register the .ca domain name with a internet registrar first, because I was under the impression that for $15 I could get boththe domain name registration and forwarding done with WordPress.

Thanks
raincoaster · Member · May 17, 2008 at 7:08 am
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I get that message when I try to register a name that belongs to someone else. Have you investigated whether or not that is available?
bdavis1978 · Member · May 17, 2008 at 8:37 pm
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Yes, I’ve ensured that the domain name I want to use is available, so it’s not that it is already taken.
bdavis1978 · Member · May 17, 2008 at 8:48 pm
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Actually, I just tried a .org domain name, and it didn’t work either.
bdavis1978 · Member · May 17, 2008 at 8:50 pm
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And .com doesn’t work either. Very, very strange.
raincoaster · Member · May 17, 2008 at 11:27 pm
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There’s something up with the whole process this weekend. Try again on Tuesday, I think is probably the best advice. It could well have been disabled for the weekend.
bdavis1978 · Member · May 18, 2008 at 12:31 am
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I’ve tried doing this on several different occasions and it has never worked, but I will wait until Tuesday and try again. But if that doesn’t work, who do I call?
raincoaster · Member · May 18, 2008 at 12:37 am
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Don’t call. Contact Support from your dashboard during office hours. That is the fastest way to get help. Actually, it’s not a long weekend in the US so you can contact them on Monday and they should be able to help.
carolynprice · Member · May 18, 2008 at 1:43 am
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I’m having the exact same issue with an available .com domain! Same message.
raincoaster · Member · May 18, 2008 at 1:52 am
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Lots of people are reporting this over the past two days.
trent · Member · May 18, 2008 at 5:00 am
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I have used a .ca domain on wordpress.com but had to register it with another registrar and then point it over to the wordpress.com name servers. I think staff are aware of this thread, so I guess we wait and see!

Trent
bdavis1978 · Member · May 18, 2008 at 9:08 am
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Hi Trent,

Thanks for the info – I appreciate it. I can come up with a .org domain name I am happy with, so even if/when we can get that working I’ll be happy. :)

Cheers,
Brad
itowa · Member · May 19, 2008 at 10:45 am
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Hi, If I purchase a .ie domain (for Ireland) can I map my wordpress.com site?
raincoaster · Member · May 19, 2008 at 11:11 am
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Wait four hours and then try it. Right now nobody can buy or map anything.
itowa · Member · May 19, 2008 at 11:45 am
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So it is possible to map my wordpress.com website to a .ie domain is it?
raincoaster · Member · May 19, 2008 at 11:48 am
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Not for at least another four hours. Then give it a shot.
itowa · Member · May 19, 2008 at 12:10 pm
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Thanks.
On a seperate note, is it only a .com domain that I can purchase from wordpreee?
My current wordpress website address is http://itowa.wordpress.com.
If I purchase a domain called irishtugofwar.com then will my new website address be http://irishtugofwar.com.
raincoaster · Member · May 19, 2008 at 12:14 pm
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No, you can buy a number of different kinds of domains, just not at the moment. There’s a glitch.
itowa · Member · May 19, 2008 at 12:21 pm
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When the website is back up and running properly and I purchase a domain called irishtugofwar.com then will my new website address be http://irishtugofwar.com ?
If not that what would it be?
raincoaster · Member · May 19, 2008 at 12:40 pm
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Who knows? You’ll have to wait till staff is back online.

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