How to Buy a Domain Name
Go to a registration site., Choose a domain name., Check to see if your domain name is available., Select the domain you want to buy. , Choose how many years you want to pay for., Select additional services., Pay for your domain name and services.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Go to a registration site.
Open a web browser and navigate to a site that registers domain names.
Popular sites include:
GoDaddy.com Google Domains Register.com Squarespace -
Step 2: Choose a domain name.
Use a name that best suits the nature of your website. , Registration sites typically have a search field on their home page.
Type the domain name you want into this field and press ⏎ Return.
Sometimes the name won't be available for one type of domain, such as .com, but it may be available with a .net, .biz, or .co, for example.
Certain suffixes are only available for certain types of organizations: .edu is reserved for educational institutions; .org is used for nonprofits; and .gov or .us are used for government sites. ,, Domain names need to be renewed on a regular basis, so you'll need to decide the number of years for which you want to register your domain.
Typically, you can register a domain for up to 10 years at a time. , If you want to purchase additional services, such as web design, hosting, or extra email addresses, add them to your cart before you check out. , You are now the owner of the domain name.
You can now start building your website or move your existing site to your new domain. -
Step 3: Check to see if your domain name is available.
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Step 4: Select the domain you want to buy.
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Step 5: Choose how many years you want to pay for.
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Step 6: Select additional services.
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Step 7: Pay for your domain name and services.
Detailed Guide
Open a web browser and navigate to a site that registers domain names.
Popular sites include:
GoDaddy.com Google Domains Register.com Squarespace
Use a name that best suits the nature of your website. , Registration sites typically have a search field on their home page.
Type the domain name you want into this field and press ⏎ Return.
Sometimes the name won't be available for one type of domain, such as .com, but it may be available with a .net, .biz, or .co, for example.
Certain suffixes are only available for certain types of organizations: .edu is reserved for educational institutions; .org is used for nonprofits; and .gov or .us are used for government sites. ,, Domain names need to be renewed on a regular basis, so you'll need to decide the number of years for which you want to register your domain.
Typically, you can register a domain for up to 10 years at a time. , If you want to purchase additional services, such as web design, hosting, or extra email addresses, add them to your cart before you check out. , You are now the owner of the domain name.
You can now start building your website or move your existing site to your new domain.
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