which domain i should choose ?

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  vandershoe · Member · Mar 29, 2023 at 3:20 am

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  I have my own domain, can I use my own domain, wordpress is ok for that , i use my own domain ? how to process it if use own domain

  WP.com: Yes
  Correct account: Yes

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  aisajib · Member · Mar 30, 2023 at 4:39 am

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  Hi there!

  You can absolutely use the domain you already own. I see that you added vandershoe.com to your WordPress.com site. Is this the correct domain that you already own with another registrar?

  If yes, please follow the steps here to point the domain to your WordPress.com site.

  Basically, there are two ways you can use an existing domain with your WordPress.com site.

  1. Transfer it to WordPress.com
  2. Connect it using our nameservers or IP address

  You have started using the second option, so you will want to configure the domain by adding the WordPress.com nameservers to it. This has to be done on your domain registrar’s end where you registered it.

  Within 72 hours of adding the WordPress.com nameservers to the domain, it will start loading your WordPress.com site. At that point, you can set the domain as the primary address. Here’s how to do that:

  

  Domains » Set a Primary Address

  in WordPress.com Support

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  Your primary site address is the domain that people will see in their browser’s address bar when they visit your site. It is the address you use to promote your website. With a WordPress.com plan, you can set a custom domain as the primary site address. Without a paid plan, all custom domain(s) on the site will automatically redirect to your free .wordpress.com or .wpcomstaging.com site address

  On a separate note: Would you like to tell us a bit about the site you’re building? What’s the site for, and what features do you need? This will help us learn more about your site goals and share personalized suggestions with you.

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  marchpatrick · Member · Mar 30, 2023 at 5:05 am

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  Yes, you can use your own domain on WordPress. All you need to do is go to the Domain Management page and link your domain with your WordPress account.