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 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 name
Follow the steps in this guide to register a brand new domain to use with any website.
Register a domain without creating a site
Learn how to register a domain name without creating a site.
Domain pricing and available extensions
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 subdomain to WordPress.com
Use a subdomain such as blog.yourgroovydomain.com with your site.
Connect a domain name (alternative method)
Connect a domain from another provider using A records (IP addresses).
Instructions for connecting a domain from specific providers like GoDaddy, Wix, and more:
Connect a Bluehost domain name
Connect a domain that is already registered with Bluehost.
Connect a domain name from Crazy Domains
Connect a domain that is already registered with Crazy Domains.
Connect a domain name from Network Solutions
Connect a domain that is already registered with Network Solutions.
Connect a DreamHost domain name
Connect a domain that is already registered with DreamHost.
Connect a GoDaddy Domain
Connect a domain that is already registered with GoDaddy.
Connect a HostGator domain name
Connect a domain that is already registered with Hostgator.
Connect a Hostinger domain name
Connect a domain that is already registered with Hostinger.
Connect a Namecheap domain
Connect a domain that is already registered with Namecheap.
Connect a Squarespace domain name
Connect a domain that is already registered with Squarespace.
Connect a Wix domain name
Connect a domain that is already registered with Wix.
Change your site’s primary address
Set a domain as the main address of your site.
Add an email address to your domain name
This guide will show you how to create your own email address(es) with your domain.
Verify your domain contact information
Adjust your domain’s contact and privacy settings.
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.
DNS records
Add or change your domain’s DNS records.
Secure your domain with SSL
In this guide, you will learn how to check if your site is secure and fix common SSL issues.
Transfer a domain to another site
Move your domain to another site on WordPress.com.
Transfer a domain to another account
Move your domain to another person’s WordPress.com account.
Transfer a domain to another registrar
Transfer a domain from WordPress.com to another provider.
Point a domain name to an external IP address
Point a domain to another provider using custom IP addresses (A records).
Detach a domain from a site
Keep a domain in your account without connecting it to any website.
Forward a domain
Forward your domain name to any other website or webpage URL.
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.
Renew a domain name
Renew your existing domain for another year.
Recover an expired or cancelled domain
Learn what to do if your domain has expired.
