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.
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A domain name is an address people use to visit your site. It tells the web browser where to look for your site. Just like a street address, a domain is how people find your website online. And, like having a sign in front of your store, a domain name helps give your site a professional look.
With the purchase of an annual, two-year, or three-year plan, you may register a new domain for free for one year or transfer a domain you already own to WordPress.com. You may also connect a domain from another provider for free with any paid WordPress.com plan.
If you are not ready to add a custom domain, you can create your website and add a domain later. Your site comes with a .wordpress.com address (or .wpcomstaging.com on plugin-enabled sites) that you can use for this purpose.
Register a new domain
Follow the steps in this guide to register a brand new domain to use with any website.
Register a Domain Without Creating a Site
This guide will show you how to register a domain without creating a website, in case you just want to secure a domain for later.
Domain pricing and available TLDs
This page lists all the domain extensions available to register, and how much each one costs.
Connect a domain to WordPress.com
Connect or link a domain that is already registered with another provider.
Transfer a domain to WordPress.com
Already own a domain name? Learn how to transfer the domain to WordPress.com and use it with your site.
Connect a Domain (Alternative Method)
Connect a domain from another provider using A records (IP addresses).
Connect a subdomain to WordPress.com
Use a subdomain such as blog.yourgroovydomain.com with your site.
Instructions for connecting a domain from specific providers like GoDaddy, Wix, and more:
Connect a Domain from Network Solutions
Connect a domain that is already registered with Network Solutions.
Add email to your domain
This guide will show you how to create your own email address(es) with your domain.
Change a Domain’s Name Servers
This guide will show you how to change your domain’s name servers to point to WordPress.com or any other host.
Transfer a Domain to Another WordPress.com Account
Move your domain to another person’s WordPress.com account.
Point a Domain to an External IP Address
Point a domain to another provider using custom IP addresses (A records).
Change a Domain Name Address
This guide will help you learn the best action to take to change your domain.
Cancel and refund a domain
If you no longer wish to own your domain, this guide will show you how to remove it.
