Transferring a domain

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  clairemarino25 · Member · Feb 21, 2024 at 7:01 pm

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  Hello,

  I want to transfer a domain through GoDaddy to display my WordPress website. If I were to do that, would I be paying GoDaddy for the domain AND WordPress for the website, or would I transfer over just to WordPress? If it were all through WordPress, how much would that cost for the simplest plan?

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  staff-oikake · Staff · Feb 22, 2024 at 2:30 pm

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  Hi,

  You could keep the domain registration in GoDaddy and connect it to your WordPress.com site here:

  

  Domains » Connect a Domain to WordPress.com

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  If you already own a domain name with another provider, you can use that domain with your WordPress.com site. Follow the steps in this guide to keep your domain registered with your current provider and connect it to your WordPress.com site. About Domain Connection Connecting a domain to your WordPress.com site means: Your domain will show the site you created on WordPress.com without

  Or you can transfer the domain to us so you have all billing in one place:

  

  Domains » Transfer a Domain to WordPress.com

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  Already own a domain name? Follow the steps in this guide to transfer the domain to WordPress.com and use it with your site. Video Overview Before You Get Started Domain transfers typically take 5-7 days. If you want to use your domain more quickly, connect your domain first, then initiate the transfer. Never cancel your domain during a transfer. Your current provider will remo

  
  You’d need a paid plan to connect a domain or to set it as the primary one. The most affordable plan is the Starter plan:

  Let me note that the first year of the domain registration would be free if you transfer it to us.

  Hope this helps. If you need further assistance, don’t hesitate to let us know!

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  suksabai2023 · Member · Feb 22, 2024 at 9:25 pm

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  If you move your domain to GoDaddy but keep your website with WordPress.com, you’ll need to pay GoDaddy for the domain name and WordPress.com for hosting and looking after your site. If you decide to move everything to WordPress.com, you’ll just have one payment to make to WordPress.com that takes care of both your domain name and your website hosting, making things a lot simpler for you.