Deals on domains
* For the first year, after which renewal fees apply.
Free for a year with any annual plan
When you subscribe to any WordPress.com annual paid plan, you get a free domain—or domain transfer—for your first year.
Claim your domain
Grab your personalized address now so you don’t have to compromise later.
Look professional
Nothing says you’re serious about your brand like a custom domain name.
Build trust
85% of consumers trust an email address with a custom domain over a generic one.
Make it yours
Once you’ve put your stamp on it with a custom domain name, you’re free to take it anywhere.
All from one place
Manage your email, domain, and website from a single dashboard.
Transfer your domain
Transferring your existing domain over to WordPress.com is simple. Whether you’re firing up a site, or just want a safe place to park your domain, we’ve got you covered.
Everything’s in place
Privacy Protection
Free private domain registration is included with every domain purchase where supported. No surprises or extra fees.
SSL Certificate
Every domain hosted on WordPress.com is covered by a free SSL certificate, which protects all the data going to and from your site.
Advanced DNS Features
WordPress.com DNS is among the fastest and most secure in the world so they’ll arrive at your site the second they hit enter.
Email Forwarding
Forward emails sent to your custom domain to any inbox, on any account. So you can keep on top of your messages from one place.
Professional Email
Send and receive mail with your custom domain right from your WordPress.com dashboard. And you can give it a try with a free three-month trial.
Easy Upgrade
Turn your custom domain into a gorgeous website. Or let our professional team do it for you with the Built by WordPress service.
Real support
Get support from our experts through email or live chat.
From migrating your domain from elsewhere to setting up multiple email addresses—if you get stuck, our experts are here to help.
Your domain, your email, your website
Claim a domain. Add a custom email address. Or start building a beautiful website with the platform that powers 43% of the web.
Everything you need to know
Learn more about custom domains 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 world wide 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 and a website?
They work together but they 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 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 I already own to WordPress.com?
Sure! Once you’ve created an account you can transfer as many transfer eligible domains as you’d like to WordPress.com.
Can I use a domain purchased through WordPress.com with other hosts?
Absolutely. With our robust DNS service and easy to use tools you can host your domain anywhere you like. You can even host your domain at one host and your email at another.
