Domains

A domain is a specific address that people can type to visit your website, like google.com or yourgroovydomain.com. The guides on this page will show you how to take any domain-related action on WordPress.com.

A domain name tells web browsers where to find your site. Adding a custom domain gives your site a professional, memorable address.

With an annual, two-year, or three-year plan, you can register a new domain free for one year or transfer a domain you already own to WordPress.com. You can also connect a domain from another provider for free with any paid plan.

If you’re not ready to add a custom domain, your site includes a .wordpress.com address (or .wpcomstaging.com on plugin-enabled sites) that you can use until you’re ready.

To view and manage domains on your WordPress.com site:

1. Go to your site’s dashboard.
2. Navigate to Upgrades → Domains.

From here, you can add new domains, update settings, configure DNS records, and more. The guides below walk you through each task.

• Register a new domain name
• Register a domain name without creating a site
• Domain name pricing and available extensions

• Connect a domain name to WordPress.com
• Transfer a domain name to WordPress.com
• Connect a subdomain to WordPress.com
• Connect a domain name (alternative method)

• Change your site’s primary address
• Add an email address to your domain name
• Verify your domain contact information

• Change a domain name address
• Manage DNS records
• Secure your domain with SSL

• Transfer a domain to another site
• Transfer a domain to another account
• Detach a domain from a site
• Transfer an already-connected domain to WordPress.com

• Transfer a domain to another registrar
• Point a domain name to an external IP address
• Forward a domain

• Change a domain name address
• Cancel and refund a domain
• Renew a domain name
• Recover an expired or cancelled domain