Map or transfer a domain

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    pb3tournament · Member ·

    I have a current website under the domain I want to use and already own. I want to completely redesign the website from scratch. What’s my best option?

  • supernovia · Staff ·

    Hi @justinbohn300, this may help:
    https://wordpress.com/support/domain-mapping-vs-domain-transfer/

    Basically, if you map your domain, you’ll continue renewing its registration with your current provider.

    If you transfer, you’ll pay for registration renewals here. The first year is included with the plan. After that you’ll pay these rates for renewals:

    Domain Pricing and Available TLDs

    Transferring is nice if you want all of your payments related to your site and domain in one place. And you get the first year free.

    Mapping is nice if you have your domain registered for a long time elsewhere, if transfer isn’t available for your domain, if you’re using a subdomain, or if you’ve determined you’ll save by keeping it where it is. Just be sure to keep your domain renewed through its existing registrar.

    If you have other questions, just let us know. Cheers!

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