How Can I Get My Own URL for My Website?

Purchase your own URLs with domain registrar services.

Most website providers offer one free domain URL when you sign up for a hosting package with them. However, you may decide that you want to launch more than one website with more than one URL. Most hosts will allow you to redirect add-on domains to your account, allowing you to host multiple websites under multiple domain URLs. The host may offer to set up a new domain for a fee. However, it might be cheaper to set up your URL with a domain registrar instead.

Instructions

1. Go to the website of a domain registrar service such as Network Solutions, Go Daddy or MyDomain.

2. Register with a free account at the domain registrar website. You will need an account to purchase and manage your domain.

3. Type the domain URL in the text box on the domain registrar webpage. This will search to see if the domain you would like to use is available. If it's not available, the site may offer you alternatives and suggestions for your URL.

4. Follow the registration procedures on the website when you find a domain URL that you want to purchase. The cost for a domain may vary by host and for the length of time you choose to register the domain. Usually, this will be a yearly fee, though you can purchase a domain for many years in advance.

5. Complete the purchase of your domain and allow the registrar time to set up the URL before you can use it. You will usually receive email confirmation when you purchase the domain and when the new URL is ready to be used.

Tips & Warnings

• Setting up a new domain URL is different for every website host. You may need to review your website host's help site or contact support for more information on how to route your new URL as an add-on domain for your website.

References

• TheSiteWizard.com: How to Register Your Own Domain Name

Resources

• Network Solutions
• Go Daddy
• MyDomain