How to Register a Website Name

Domain name prices vary between registars.

Registering your website's name or domain name allows you to secure your own corner of the Internet. Coupled with Web hosting services, you can build a website, blog or online store. Many domain name registrars exist on the Internet and prices vary between registrars. As of June 2011, new .COM registrations cost $11.99 with GoDaddy, $10.29 with Domain and $6.99 per year with Network Solutions. Domain names must be renewed annually or on the term you agree to when registering your new domain name.

Instructions

1. Select a domain name registrar for the type of top-level domain you wish to register at the ICANN-Accredited Registrars Web page. Three of the larger registrars are GoDaddy.com, Domain.com and NetworkSolutions.com.

2. Click on the company name under the "Registrar Name" heading that you wish to use to register your domain name.

3. Type in the domain name that you wish to register in the text box. Press the "Enter" key.

4. Wait for the registrar's website to return the results of your query. If the domain name is taken, choose one of the alternative domain names presented or search for a new domain name. If the domain name is available, proceed with the registration and follow all of the instructions that are presented to you by the registrar to properly purchase and register your new domain name.

References

• GoDaddy: Domain Names
• Domain: Domain Registration
• Network Solutions: Domain Name Registration

Resources

• ICANN: ICANN-Accredited Registrars