transferring vs mapping

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  grantlegacyllc · Member · May 14, 2021 at 5:05 pm

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  hi, Im new to the tech world and recently bought a domain name on godaddy. im not sure if should transfer it or map it. what is the difference between the two

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  staff-blorbo · Staff · May 14, 2021 at 5:17 pm

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  It’s more a personal preference type of thing, really.

  Mapping allows you to keep the domain registered with your current domain registrar and direct it to your WordPress.com site: https://wordpress.com/support/domains/map-existing-domain/

  A transfer would allow to manage both your site and domain from the same place: https://wordpress.com/support/move-domain/incoming-domain-transfer/

  So, basically, are you an “all of your eggs in one basket” type of person, or “not all of your eggs in one basket”? :)