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Choose from .com, .blog, and 350+ more
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Grab your personalized site address now — before someone else does.
Look professional
Show you’re serious about your brand with a custom domain name that helps your site stand out.
Build trust
A domain name improves your SEO and lets you use a branded email address that customers recognize.
One year free
Start strong with a free domain name for the first year, when you sign up for any annual paid plan.
Flexible management
If you host your site with us, you can manage your domain name and website from a single dashboard.
Equipped with the tools you need
Privacy protection
Keep your personal info private — free domain privacy is included, with no hidden fees.
SSL certificate
Protect your site and your visitors with a free SSL certificate — automatically enabled, no setup required.
Advanced DNS features
With some of the fastest and most secure DNS infrastructure in the world, your visitors won’t be kept waiting.
Email forwarding
Use your custom domain name for email, while keeping everything organized in the inbox you already use.
Professional email
Look more professional with a custom email address — and try it free for three months, right from your dashboard.
Easy upgrade
Turn your domain name into a gorgeous website. Or let our professional team do it for you with the Built by WordPress service.
Own your domain name for 100 years
Make a lasting mark with a once-in-a-century offering — built for stability, legacy, and long-term trust.
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Get support from our experts through email or live chat.
From migrating your domain name from elsewhere, to setting up multiple email addresses — if you get stuck, our experts are here to help.
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FAQs
Learn more about custom domain names with WordPress.com.
What is a domain name?
A domain name is the human-friendly address people type into their browsers when they’re trying to get to your website, like my-website.com. Websites rely on the domain name system (DNS), which uses numeric addresses to route traffic all over the web. Domain names are assigned to those numeric addresses to make it easier for humans to remember and locate individual websites.
What’s the difference between a domain name and a website?
They work together but are two distinct things. Think of your domain name as your address or location on a map, and your website as your home or store, where you keep your things.
Can I have more than one domain name for the same site?
Many experts recommend that you do. Whether for personal or business needs, if your online identity is important to you then you want to have alternate spellings or common typographical errors. Do you have unique products or services? Grab the domain name for them!
Can I transfer a domain name I already own to WordPress.com?
Sure! Once you’ve created an account you can transfer as many eligible domain names as you’d like to WordPress.com. And remember: you don’t need to host your site here just to transfer your domain name to us.
How long can I register a domain name for?
We offer standard registrations from one to 10 years. We also offer 100-year domain names, where our registration team will hold your name in our highly secure Century Proxy account system and keep it registered for the next century.
Can I use a domain name purchased through WordPress.com with other hosts?
Absolutely. With our robust DNS service and easy to use tools you can host your site anywhere you like. You can even host your domain name at one host and your email at another.
How do I pick a domain name that’s right for my site?
You can use our advanced Business Name Generator to find the best fit for your business. It generates multiple names for you to choose from, and once you settle on a name, you can claim it for your business. Don’t forget to also claim social handles for your business so your customers can find you everywhere.