Is it possible to use a .ca domain with WordPress.com?
-
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
-
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?
-
Yes, I’ve ensured that the domain name I want to use is available, so it’s not that it is already taken.
-
-
-
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.
-
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?
-
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.
-
-
-
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
-
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 -
-
-
-
-
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. -
No, you can buy a number of different kinds of domains, just not at the moment. There’s a glitch.
-
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? -
- The topic ‘Is it possible to use a .ca domain with WordPress.com?’ is closed to new replies.