How can I change my site address or domain?

Change a WordPress.com site address or domain

You can change your WordPress.com site's free address (ending with .wordpress.com) in a web browser with this guide:

Change a Site Address

You can also add a custom domain to your WordPress.com site on your Domains page:

https://wordpress.com/domain/add

Custom domains replace your free address (ending with .wordpress.com) with a domain of your choice, like yourgroovydomain.com.  Learn more about custom domains.

Change a self-hosted site URL

Before changing your self-hosted site's URL, read this guide carefully:

Changing The Site URL

If you need help before or after changing your self-hosted site's URL, please contact your website hosting provider for assistance. The WordPress app support team cannot resolve problems changing a self-hosted site's URL.