Linking a domain I purchased to my existing WordPress website

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  kevingironnay · Member · Jun 25, 2018 at 4:17 pm

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  Hi, I just purchased a domain registration today (kevingironnay.com) and I would like to know if I could use it to direct it to my wordpress website (kevingironnay.wordpress.com) !

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  vishalmukadam · Member · Jun 25, 2018 at 4:41 pm

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  Hey there!

  Yes, you can use the Domain you already own.
  All you need to upgrade with any of those WordPress.com plans listed on this page:
  https://WordPress.com/pricing

  Each plan comes with a free domain credit which can be either used for Domain Mapping ( you can map a domain which you already own) or register a domain for free.
  For more information on Domain Mapping please read: https://en.support.wordpress.com/domains/map-existing-domain/

  Let us know if you stuck somewhere during the process.

  Thanks!

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  kevingironnay · Member · Jun 25, 2018 at 4:44 pm

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  But is it free if I wait for the 60 days that they say I need to wait (because I just purchased my domain today) ?

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  kokkieh · Staff · Jun 26, 2018 at 8:15 am

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  Hi there,

  You cannot transfer it to us for 60 days, but you can map it to us immediately using the instructions provided above.

  The mapping is included for free in all our paid plans, and once the transfer lock is lifted from your domain you’ll be able to transfer it to us at no additional cost.