Should I transfer or map my domain?

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  symondsdan · Member · Feb 20, 2019 at 2:38 pm

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  I already have an existing domain name that I would like to use but I don’t want to transfer it until the new site is built on WordPress. What should I do?

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  staff-zinnia · Staff · Feb 20, 2019 at 4:01 pm

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  Hi –

  No worries, this is a common question. Just build your site on the free address that you have now. And, when you are ready, we will help you connect the domain.

  These are some great resources to help you get started:
  1. https://learn.wordpress.com/
  2. https://en.support.wordpress.com/video-tutorials/
  3. https://en.support.wordpress.com/grow-your-community/
  4. https://en.support.wordpress.com/getting-more-views-and-traffic/

  You can either transfer or map your domain:
  1. Map it: https://en.support.wordpress.com/domains/map-existing-domain/
  2. Transfer: https://en.support.wordpress.com/incoming-domain-transfer/

  Write back if you have any other questions.