How to Register Foreign Domain Names

Foreign domain names are often several times more expensive than traditional domains.

Every website must have an associated domain name. The domain name is the address users input to navigate their Web browser to the main website. The domain name consists of all of the characters between the "www." and the domain extension, such as .com or .org. Foreign domains use extensions that normally coincide with part of the country name. Brazil uses ".br" and France uses ".fr," for example. Not all domain registrars that handle traditional domain extensions offer foreign domain registration. This often makes registering a foreign domain expensive.

Instructions

Marcaria

1. Type a list of your desired domain names in the search box on the Marcaria domain registration page (see Resources). Don't include domain extensions such as ".com", ".net" or ".org."

2. Click the check box next to each of the foreign domain extensions you wish to register and press the "Search and Register" button.

3. Review the prices and availability of the selected domains. Click the check box next to each of the available domains you wish to register and click "Continue."

4. Click the "Register Here" button and fill out the required information to create your account.

5. Enter your credit card or preferred payment method details and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the order and register the selected domains.

Europe Registry

1. Type one of the domains you wish to register in the search field of the Europe Registry domain registration page (see Resources). Do not type the desired domain extension.

2. Scroll through the list and select the foreign domain extensions you wish to check for your domain's availability. Press "Check Domain" to continue.

3. Type the numeric security code to verify the selected domains and to register your account.

4. Fill out the registration details and press "Create" to create your customer profile.

5. Enter your credit card information and follow the on-screen instructions to register the selected foreign domain names.

Go Daddy

1. Enter the desired domain name, without the domain extension, in the search field of the Go Daddy domain registration page (see Resources).

2. Click the arrow beside the domain extension to open the list of available extensions.

3. Scroll through the list to select the desired foreign domain extension.

4. Click the check box beside any additional domains you wish to register and click "Add" to place the domain in your shopping cart.

5. Click "Continue to Registration."

6. Fill out the customer registration form and select any additional desired options. Press "Next" to proceed to the checkout screen.

7. Verify the supplied information and enter the required information for your preferred payment method. Click "Purchase" to register the foreign domain name or names.

Tips & Warnings

• Check the registration prices on several different registrars before purchasing. Foreign domain name prices vary greatly from country to country and registrar to registrar.

References

• Net Mechanic: Beginner Tip: How Do I Get A Domain Name?
• Online Malls: How to Register a Domain Name

Resources

• Marcaria
• Europe Registry
• Go Daddy