move the site to a domain
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I want to move what I have created to a domain I already have.
What do i do?The blog I need help with is: (visible only to logged in users)
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Hi there,
If I understand you correctly, you already own your own domain name and want your WordPress.com site to open when that domain is typed into a search bar, right? The good news is that you can easily link your WordPress blog to this domain through mapping. Here is how to do it:
Use a Domain You Already Own (Domain Mapping)
Do you already own a domain name? If you would like to use it here on WordPress.com all you need to do is “map” your existing domain to your site. Here’s how! (If you would like a guide that includes pictures to help you, please click here.)1. Add domain mapping
Go to the Domains page, select your site, and choose the Add Domain option.
Click the Map It button next to “Already own a domain?”
Enter the domain you’d like to map and click the blue Add button
Complete the checkout process for the mapping
2. Ask your domain provider to update your DNS settings
This step must be completed with the company you purchased your domain from. You can contact the support department at your domain registrar for help if necessary. If you are not sure what to say, here is a sample email you can send:
I would like to use my domain with a WordPress.com site. In order to do this, I need to point my domain’s name servers to the following:
NS1.WORDPRESS.COM
NS2.WORDPRESS.COM
NS3.WORDPRESS.COM3. Wait for the magic
Depending on the order that you add everything, you may want to head back over to Domains and make sure the domain you just mapped is set as your primary domain.
Once it’s set as the primary, if the domain doesn’t load correctly or you see an error, don’t worry. It can take a few hours for your domain name servers (DNS) to update fully. You will also likely need to clear your browser’s cache.
Alternate Option for Step 2: Update the DNS yourself (A little more complicated.)
If you prefer not to contact your registrar’s support, you can log in to your account at your domain registrar, and replace any existing name servers with these three domain name server (DNS) addresses:
NS1.WORDPRESS.COM
NS2.WORDPRESS.COM
NS3.WORDPRESS.COMIf you’re having trouble finding where to change your DNS settings,
we recommend that you contact your domain registrar’s support department for help.I hope that helps! Have a wonderful day.
-Sarah
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