Beginner tutorial
How to buy your first domain name
Use this beginner checklist to choose, buy, and protect your first domain name.
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Start here if you have never bought a domain before.
Quick checklist
Choose a memorable nameConfirm this before ordering or changing account settings.
Check renewal costConfirm this before ordering or changing account settings.
Enable privacy and account securityConfirm this before ordering or changing account settings.
Search before ordering
After reviewing the checklist, use the same search flow to continue to NameSilo.
Pick the name
Write down the name, say it aloud, and ask whether a customer could spell it after hearing it once.
Protect ownership
Use your own registrar account, a secure email, and two-factor authentication. Do not let a temporary contractor own the domain.
FAQ
FAQ
What TLD should I start with?
.com is still the default for many businesses, but local and niche TLDs can work when they fit the audience.