Domain registration is the process of securing a unique web address (e.g., example.com) for a specific period, typically one year. It allows you to claim ownership and use the domain for your website or email.
Choose a domain registrar, search for your desired domain, check its availability, and follow the registrar’s instructions to complete the registration process.
Most domain registrations are initially for one year but can be renewed annually. Some registrars offer multi-year registration options.
WHOIS privacy protection (or domain privacy) shields your personal contact information from being publicly visible in the WHOIS database, reducing spam and protecting your privacy.
Yes, you can transfer your domain to another registrar. The process involves unlocking your domain, obtaining an authorization code (EPP code), and following the new registrar’s transfer instructions.
An EPP code is a unique code required to initiate a domain transfer between registrars. It ensures that only the domain owner can authorize the transfer.
If you forget to renew your domain, it may enter a grace period or redemption period, during which you can still renew it, but at a higher cost. If not renewed, the domain may become available for others to register.
Domain names can only contain letters, numbers, hyphens, and periods. Spaces and most special characters are not allowed.
A domain extension, also known as a top-level domain (TLD), is the suffix at the end of a domain name, such as .com, .net, .org, or country-specific extensions like .uk or .ca.
Most domain registrars have search tools on their websites where you can enter your desired domain name to check its availability.