How to register a domain name

How to register a domain name

  1. Log in to your Managed Web client portal.
  2. Go to Domains and choose Register a New Domain.
  3. Search for the name you want. If it's available, click Add to Cart. If not, try a different extension or a variation of the name.
  4. Choose a registration period. Longer periods protect against accidentally letting the domain lapse.
  5. Review the configuration. If you are adding hosting at the same time, the domain will be linked to it automatically.
  6. Complete checkout.

You'll receive a confirmation email once registration has completed, normally within a few minutes.

Tips for choosing a name

  • Keep it short, easy to spell and easy to say out loud
  • Avoid hyphens and numbers where possible
  • Consider registering the main variations (.co.uk and .com, for example) to protect your brand
  • Check that you aren't using someone else's trademark

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