How to Reserve a Domain Name for Free

Your domain name is your unique address on the Internet.

A "Domain name" is a personal Internet address. Just like your home address, once you register a specific domain name for you personally or for a business no one else can claim that name. They may be able to use the same name with a different suffix, but your specific address will be unique to you alone. You can spend money on registering your domain name, or you can get a free one from Microsoft. Designed for small business, by registering with Microsoft Office Live you can obtain a domain name and a website.

Instructions

1. Turn on your home computer and log on to the internet. Type in "smallbusiness.officelive.com" in your search engine and follow the links to the site.

2. Click "Office Live Small Business -- Sign up for Free" and complete the registration form. This service is designed for small businesses and the questions will relate to that sector.

3. Complete the form to register your domain name, submit the form, and wait for the confirmation to appear notifying you that you have successfully registered your domain name.

References

• Microsoft: Office Live Small Business
• Microsoft: Share Documents Online
• Domainnamenews: Microsoft is giving away a free domain