Why can't I use the name 'walkthedog.wordpress.com' – it's no longer being used?
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I tried to create a blog called ‘walkthedog.wordpress.com’ but get a response saying that name is in use. When I browse that site, however, it says ‘walkthedog.wordpress.com is no longer available. The authors have deleted this site.’ How do I get the name released so that I can use it?
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How do I get the name released so that I can use it?
You can’t. When someone deletes a blog that address is completely removed from the system and no one, not even the original owner, can ever use it again. This is done to prevent possible impersonation of the original owner of that address. http://en.support.wordpress.com/recycling-blog-names/
That means there’s absolutely no way you will be able to use that address. Try some variations on the address – something very close might be available.
Otherwise, consider registering any free address and then buying a custom domain. The address you want might be available as a custom .com or .org address (i.e. without ‘wordpress’ in the URL), and visitors will see that instead of the free address. You can find more information on custom domains here: https://en.support.wordpress.com/domains/
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I see – that certainly explains it very well. I’ll pick another name for now, then consider registering a domain if the blog works out.
Thanks for the assistance!
Keith
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