Domain Information
Questions related to domain name management.
What is a domain name?
A domain name is the address that will identify where your website is located on the internet. For example www.aptohosting.com is the domain name associated with our web development company.
I already have a domain with another company, can I still use it?
Yes, you can use a domain that was registered with another domain registrar.
The domain name I want is taken, what do I do?
1) Look up the current owners information here http://whois.domaintools.com contact them and see if they are willing to sell you the domain name.
2) Attempt to register a different variation of the name, for example if the .com is taken check if the .net or .org is available.
3) Check to see when the domain name expires (using the tool above, in #1), and purchase on the expiration date.
2) Attempt to register a different variation of the name, for example if the .com is taken check if the .net or .org is available.
3) Check to see when the domain name expires (using the tool above, in #1), and purchase on the expiration date.
Do I need a domain name to get a website online?
Yes, you must have a domain name in order to place your website online.
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