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Put simply, a domain name is the name of your website. It is a memorable name that allows internet users to access your website. Every domain name is unique, which means that once you have registered a domain name, no other user can have the same domain name as you.

A domain name is made up of letters and sometimes numbers, and can be used in conjunction with a multitude of domain name extensions, such as: .com, .org, .net, and more. Explore the available options by using our tool above!

A domain extension is also called a top-level domain (TLD). It is the suffix, or the last part of your domain name. Common domain extensions include: .com, .biz, .net and .info. We offer all of these options and more.

Domain forwarding (AKA pointing or redirecting) allows you to redirect visitors who type in your domain name to another website of your choice.

If you already own a website, you can register a new domain extension and forward it to your existing website. This is a great idea if you're rebranding your website name and don't have the time to rebuild an entirely new website for your new domain name. It is also a great practice to claim other website domains that are similar to brand name, or are common misspellings of your domain name, to ensure that visitors that type your domain name incorrectly are still directed to your website.

You may also want to forward your domain name to your social media pages to boost your branding and professional image.

There are many top-level domain extensions (TLDs) to choose from, and depending on your website's purpose, you'll find a range of suitable options. By far the most well-known and popular domain extension across the internet, .com is a reliable extension choice for any website. While .com reigns supreme as the most popular option, you could also consider other domain extensions depending on your website's purpose.

For example, .org is commonly used by websites for communities, schools, and open-source projects, but is also becoming popular for business websites.

Another popular extension is .net, which in the past was commonly used for websites related to technology or infrastructure services, but is now a well-known extension for websites beyond these sectors as an alternative to .com.

Choosing a country code top-level domain can help improve your search engine rankings, so it's definitely something worth considering. Domain extensions called country code top-level domains (ccTLD), are specific to one country, such as .uk for the United Kingdom, or .ca for Canada. Search engines may rank your site differently based on your country code domain, or show your website to different location demographics based on your website's ccTLD. Depending on you and your business, you could choose a ccTLD to localize your website to a certain country or region.

To protect your brand, it's advisable to purchase several TLDs for your domain name, such as .net, .info, and the country code top-level domain for your area, and redirect them to your main website.

Domain Locking is a feature that helps prevent domain theft, domain hijacking, or other fraudulent transfers of your domain name. When domain locking is enabled, any requests to transfer the domain to another registrar or hosting company will automatically fail, protecting your ownership of your domain. Domain Locking must first be disabled before any transfer can be processed. All of Doteasy's domains come with domain locking - absolutely free!

The Doteasy Domain Privacy Protection service protects your personal details and contact information from public view. Domain owners are required to provide contact information to the domain registry. This information is publicly listed in the registry's WHOIS database for the purpose of identifying the owners of each domain. At Doteasy, we include Domain Privacy Protection with our domains for free. By making your contact information private, you are shielded from spam, telemarketing, fraud, and other malicious activities related to your information and privacy.

Congratulations on purchasing your domain! The next step is to bring your website to life. We offer a range of hosting solutions to get you started. Explore our Shared Hosting, Business Hosting or sever options such as Windows VPS Hosting to find the perfect plan for your needs. If you need any assistance, our team is here to help you every step of the way!