We’re excited to announce the addition of .CO as a new top-level domain on WordPress.com. If you’re interested in buying a custom domain name for a new or existing site, you can now choose and register .CO from among our existing options (.ME, .COM, .NET, .ORG). The .CO domain costs $25/year.
Since launching in 2010, more than 1.5 million .CO domain names have been registered by individuals and businesses in over 200 countries worldwide. A .CO domain name is short and memorable, making it a great option for your WordPress.com website or blog.
Steps for existing WordPress.com users
If you’re an existing WordPress.com user, you can register a .CO domain name for your site by going to Store → Domains in your dashboard. Under Add a Domain, type in the .CO domain name you’d like to register:
Then, click the blue Add domain to blog button.
On the following page, we’ll ask you for a few more details to get you set up, including contact information and whether you’d like to add Private Registration to your domain purchase, for an additional $8, to make this personal information private. Once the form is complete, click the Register Domain button in blue.
On the next page, you can make your payment for $25 to finalize the registration of your new .CO domain.
Finally, to activate your new domain, go to Store → Domains in your dashboard, select the button next to the new .CO domain you wish to activate, and click Update Primary Domain.
Steps for new WordPress.com users
If you don’t have a WordPress.com account yet and want to register a .CO domain for a new site, get started on the WordPress.com signup page.
On the signup page, we’ll ask you to fill out a few details on the form, including your email address, desired username, and password. In the Blog Address field, type in the web address you’d like to use.
Click the small arrow at the right of this box to open a drop-down menu of top-level domain options: .CO, .ME, .COM, .NET, .ORG. The option you choose — ie, .CO — will compose the last part of your domain name.
After you set your option, you’ll see a green checkmark appear at the right of the box.
Once all of the fields on this form are correctly filled out, click Create Blog at the bottom.
On the following page, we’ll ask you for a few more details to get you set up, including contact information and whether you’d like to add Private Registration to your domain purchase, for an additional $8, to make this personal information private. Once the form is complete, click the Register Domain button in blue.
On the next page, you can make your payment for $25 to finalize the registration of your new .CO domain.
Finally, to activate your new domain, go to Store → Domains in your dashboard, select the button next to the new .CO domain you wish to activate, and click Update Primary Domain.
If you need assistance, don’t hesitate to send a note to our Support team!
Want to learn more about domains?
We’ve published a few recent posts that demystify the world of domains on WordPress.com. For more information on how it all works, check out:
Domains 101: An Introduction to Custom Domains
Domains 101: Mapping It Out
Our Support site has more resources, too:
Domains
All About Domains
Register a New Domain
Map an Existing Domain