Pointing WordPress site to GoDaddy Domain
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Have gone thru the WordPress process to the point it asks for an authorization code to verify I own the domain name. Because I just purchased the domain name, there is no authorization code yet. Someone suggested I request a txt verification code. How do I do that and what do I do after I get it? Thanks
WP.com: Yes
Jetpack: No
Correct account: YesThe blog I need help with is: (visible only to logged in users)
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Hello there,
I’m sorry to hear that you’re experiencing difficulties with pointing your domain to WordPress.com. To assist you with this process, I recommend following this step-by-step guide:
If you already own a domain name with another provider, you can use that domain with your WordPress.com site. Once you complete the steps below, instead of your site address being something like yourgroovysite.wordpress.com, your site’s address will be something like yourgroovydomain.com. Follow the steps in this guide to keep your domain registered with your current provider and use it to showThis resource provides detailed instructions on how to connect your existing domain to your WordPress.com website seamlessly.
If you encounter any specific issues during the verification of domain ownership, it’s best to reach out to your domain registrar, which in this case is GoDaddy. They can provide further assistance and support in verifying the domain ownership and resolving any potential problems related to your domain settings.
Remember, connecting a domain might involve specific technical steps, and it’s not uncommon to encounter some challenges along the way. But with the support from both WordPress.com’s documentation and GoDaddy’s customer service, you should be able to successfully point your domain to your WordPress.com site.
If you have any other questions or need additional help, don’t hesitate to ask. We’re here to ensure your domain setup goes smoothly and that you can fully enjoy your website on WordPress.com. Best of luck with your website!
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Have gone thru the WordPress process to the point it asks for an authorization code to verify I own the domain name. Because I just purchased the domain name, there is no authorization code yet. Someone suggested I request a txt verification code. How do I do that and what do I do after I get it? Thanks
I’m uncertain about the domain name in question, but I assume you already changed the name servers to point to WordPress.com?
If so, I can suggest two things:
- Change the name servers back to GoDaddy’s, wait for the DNS propagation to complete, and retry the domain connection, or
- Email us, and we can assist you with the domain ownership verification via the
TXTrecord.
💡 If you decide to email us, please use the contact form from your account dashboard: https://wordpress.com/help/. We will provide you with further steps regarding the domain ownership verification.
Speaking of connecting a GoDaddy domain, we have a guide you can refer to (regarding the 1st option above):
If you own a domain name with GoDaddy, you can use that domain with your WordPress.com site. This guide will show you how to connect a GoDaddy domain to your WordPress site on WordPress.com. Overview Connecting a domain from GoDaddy is free with any paid WordPress.com plan. Connecting a GoDaddy domain to your WordPress.com site means: Your domain will show the site you created on Wor
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