Transferring a domain from wordpress.org to wordpress.com

  • Unknown's avatar
    majaluxurytravel · Member ·

    Hi, I recently purchased a domain on wordpress.org and decided to cancel the subscription. I would like to use that same domain on my wordpress.com website, but when I look it up it says that it is unavailable. How do I transfer over my domain in this situation? Thanks

    WP.com: Yes
    Jetpack: No
    Correct account: Yes

    The blog I need help with is: (visible only to moderators and staff)

  • staff-oikake · Staff ·

    Hello,

    Typically, when a domain is canceled, it does not become immediately available for new registration, and it goes through several stages before it’s released back to the public. This process can often take months.

    To expedite the use of your domain on WordPress.com, your best course of action would be to contact your prior registrar and ask if it’s possible to restore the domain. Once it’s restored, you can initiate a transfer to WordPress.com by following the steps here: https://wordpress.com/support/domains/incoming-domain-transfer/

    If restoring the domain at your previous registrar is not an option, you may choose to wait until the domain becomes publicly available again. However, please keep in mind that this is a longer and less certain route. Additionally, it would be helpful if you could provide us with the domain name in question so we can look for any public information that might be useful in determining your next steps.

    We are here to assist you further once we have more information about your specific situation.

  • Unknown's avatar
    majaluxurytravel · Member ·

    Hello oikake,

    Thank you for your reply, I appreciate it. The domain is majaluxurytravel.com and it was previously connected to my account on bluehost. Having to wait several months for the domain to become available again is terribly long.

  • staff-zinnia · Staff ·

    Were you able to contact Network Solutions about the domain? That is the domain registrar for majaluxurytravel.com.

    Their support page can be found here: https://www.networksolutions.com/help

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