Registering a domain with wordpress

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  cricketbirds · Member · May 10, 2012 at 5:55 pm

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  Hi,
  I want to use a customized domain for my word press blog . The domain upgrading fee is given here $ 13 per year. I want to know does it also covers the cost of registering a domain with wordpress or is it only for upgradation? Will I also be provided customized email address by wordpress like.. @my domain.com?

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  timethief · Member · May 10, 2012 at 6:00 pm

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  1. What you get is a domain name and domain mapping from your .wordpress.com blog for one year when you must pay again to renew the upgrade prior to expiry. Please read these carefully:
  http://en.support.wordpress.com/domain-mapping/
  http://support.wordpress.com/domain-mapping/register-domain/
  http://en.support.wordpress.com/domain-mapping/#important-notes-before-upgrading

  2. WordPress.com does not provide an email service for domains. You can set up email through Google Apps. http://en.support.wordpress.com/domain-mapping/google-apps-email/

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  cricketbirds · Member · May 10, 2012 at 7:50 pm

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  Hi..thanks although through google application my custamised email issue is solved but I still have a doubt regarding the upgrading charges. Like if I purchase and register the domain from other other company like bigdddy etc, will I still have to pay the same charge(i.e,$13/ year) to the wordpress for mapping and upgradation this dmain?

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  timethief · Member · May 10, 2012 at 7:56 pm

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  You can purchase a domain name elsewhere but I doubt you will get it cheaper than what’s being offered here. If you do purchase a domain elsewhere then yes you do have to pay WordPress.com to map to it from your .wordpress.com blog. That’s clearly stated in the support documentation. Map an existing domain (one you already own) to your WordPress.com blog.

  Registering a .com, .org, or .net domain through WordPress.com and mapping that domain to your blog starts at $18.00 per domain and per year, or $25.00 per domain and per year for a .me domain. For $8.00 more, you can also make the domain registration private.
  Mapping a domain you already own costs $13.00 per domain, per year.
  http://en.support.wordpress.com/domain-mapping/

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  cricketbirds · Member · May 10, 2012 at 8:02 pm

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  Oh thanks alot friend.. U have been very helpful and all my issue is now resolved. :)

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  timethief · Member · May 10, 2012 at 8:05 pm

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  You’re most welcome. If you would like to read more on what to expect see here > Do I need a Domain?