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How to Buy a Domain

Complete guide to searching for and purchasing a domain name.

Step 1: Search for Your Domain

1.Go to Dashboard โ†’ Domains or the homepage search bar
2.Enter your desired domain name (e.g., "mybusiness")
3.Click "Search" to check availability

Step 2: Choose Your TLD

The results will show available TLDs (.com, .net, .org, etc.) with pricing:

โ€ข.com โ€” Most popular, globally recognized
โ€ข.net โ€” Great for technology companies
โ€ข.org โ€” Ideal for organizations
โ€ข.io โ€” Popular with tech startups
โ€ขCountry-specific TLDs (.in, .ae, .uk, etc.)

Step 3: Add to Cart

Click "Add to Cart" or "Buy Now" on your preferred domain.

Step 4: Configure Options

โ€ขRegistration Period: Choose 1-10 years
โ€ขWHOIS Privacy: Recommended โ€” hides your personal information
โ€ขAuto-Renewal: Enable to prevent accidental expiry
โ€ขNameservers: Use our defaults or set custom nameservers

Step 5: Complete Payment

Proceed to checkout, pay via Stripe (credit/debit card), and your domain will be registered automatically.

Step 6: Domain Activation

Domain registration typically completes within 1-5 minutes. You'll receive a confirmation email.

Tips

โ€ขRegister for multiple years to lock in current pricing
โ€ขEnable auto-renewal to prevent domain hijacking
โ€ขUse the AI Generator for brandable domain ideas
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