Registering a domain name is very simple but I will still show you how to register a domain name. In this example, I will use GoDaddy as the domain registrar. I am therefore disclosing here right away that if you decide to register your domain name with GoDaddy using my referral code, I will earn from it as I am an affiliate of GoDaddy.
I like GoDaddy as the features it offers as a domain registrar are really good. GoDaddy has been in the business as a domain registrar. The price of the domain name is reasonable.
In a way, GoDaddy was even responsible that you can nowadays buy a domain name with .com, .net and .org TLDs (top level domain names) at a lower price per year unlike the original price of $35 per year when these top level domain names were first available in the market.
Registering could be done in three (3) easy steps but because of the other offers you might get confused.
How to Register a Domain Name with GoDaddy
Prepare your credit card if you are paying with your credit card.
Proceed to GoDaddy.
1. Search the domain name by typing the domain name at the space provided below or near “Start your domain search here”.
Leave the .com at the dropdown menu. The top level domain name .com is the most popular TLD unless your Website is about a non-profit organization, then look for a domain name with a .org top level domain name.
Click the orange button “GO”.
If the domain name is not available, just keep on searching for a domain name related to your business.
If the domain name is available, you have two options.
Click the orange button “Add” if you would like to purchase more than one (1) domain name.
Click the other orange button “Continue to Registration” if you are purchasing (1) domain name only.
Note: The price indicated at the illustration may change and definitely the currency depending on your location.
You will be redirected to the “1. Domain Registration Information” page.
But a pop-up window might appear and tell you to “STOP! Don’t miss your chance to SAVE (whatever percent)!”
Click the orange button “No Thanks” and you will be brought back to the “1. Domain Registration Information” page.
2. Supply the necessary details at the “1. Domain Registration Information” page especially if it is marked with red asterisk as it is required.
Do not forget to check the box corresponding to this text “By checking this box you certified that the Company Name specified above is the legal registrant of this domain name” if you put something under the Company Name.
Click the orange button “Next”.
You will be redirected to the “2. Your Domain Settings” page.
3. Check the details at the “2. Your Domain Settings” page.
You can change the “Registration Length” to 1 year, 2 years, 3 years, 5 years or even 10 years.
Even if you are not sure, especially if you have a discount coupon or number, it is better to register the domain name for 5 years or 10 years.
You also have the option to edit the Registrant Contact, Technical Contact, Administrative Contact and Technical Contact by clicking “Edit” under the Registration Contact area. You do not have to do that, you can change the details later.
If you read “Hosting these domains elsewhere? Set nameservers”, do that later.
If you read “Includes FREE Auto-Renew Protection. Click here to change to Manual renewal”, do that later.
Click the orange button “Next” if everything is fine.
You will be redirected to “3. Your Privacy and Domain Protection” page.
You will be recommended to keep your information private and select a registration type.
If you like privacy but you are purchasing one (1) domain only at the moment, do that later. It is also an additional cost. You have the option to make your details private later for a certain fee.
Click the orange button “Next” again to continue.
You will be redirected to “4. Activate Your Domain” page.
There is really nothing to be done at the “4. Activate Your Domain” page.
GoDaddy will just offer you a lot of other things that you can include with your purchase.
You can even buy the domain name at a very low price if you purchase anything from the offers. Read the notices behind the offers like at the “Get your domain for only CHF2.06* with any purchase below”. You can definitely save here but think about it carefully.
You can “Add Email” or “Add Website and Hosting” right away if you like. But I do not like to rush you. You have the option to choose your web hosting provider later. Study the offers of the web hosting providers first. I have not tried GoDaddy but its web hosting features are not bad at all.
Note: The price CHF2.06* indicated here may change and definitely the currency depending on your location.
Click the orange button with cart icon “Next”.
You will be redirected to the “Review your Shopping Cart” page.
4. Check the details at the “Review your Shopping Cart” page.
Click “Enter Promo or Source Code” if you have a promo code or source code and supply it at the box under the “Order Summery” box on the right side.
Review if everything is fine.
Click the orange button “Continue to Checkout” which is also under the “Order Summary” box.
You will be redirected to “Account Security” page to log in if you are already a customer or “Create a New Account” if you are a new customer.
5. Supply the required and necessary details at the “1. Account Information” and “2. Login Information”.
Review your “1. Account Information”. Take note of the “Account Type”. Is it business, personal or both?
Review your “2. Login Information” especially your “Log In ID”. Remember or write down your “Log In ID” and password. You will need your “Log In ID” and password later on to access your GoDaddy account.
Click the orange button “Continue to Checkout”.
You will be redirected to the “Select Your Payment Method” page.
6. Supply the required and necessary details at the “Select Your Payment Method” page.
Select “CREDIT CARD” if you are using your credit card, otherwise select any of the four options.
Supply the necessary details at “3. Enter Your Billing Information” if there is a need.
Review “3. Enter Your Billing Information” details.
You have the option to click the box “use account information” if you like to use the same information that you supplied at the “Registrant Contact”.
Supply the necessary details at “4. Enter Your Credit Card Information”.
You are almost finished now.
Check the box corresponding to the text “I have read and agree to the terms and conditions of the: Universal Terms of Service, Domain Name Registration Agreement” under “Final Step: Accept Terms”.
Click the orange button “PLACE ORDER NOW”.
That’s it.
Do not forget though, print your receipt once your order has been placed.
Well then if you have not registered yet, proceed to GoDaddy and register your domain name now.
You might like to read the following related articles. It is very important to know how to choose a good domain name.
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