Your domain name is your address on the internet. In order to be active and connected, the domain should point to an IP address and a host server. Usually, users that register a domain then point it to the server hosting their website. Alternatively, for more convenience, you can open a hosting account and а register a domain name at the same time with many hosting providers.

Registering a domain is simple! Just type your desired domain name in the search bar, check its availability, and add it to your cart. Once purchased, it’s yours until the domain registration expires. If you would like to have a website for that domain name, you’d need to get a hosting plan.

Domain names are unique—once someone else registers your perfect name, you may never get it back. If you have a business idea or brand name in mind, securing your domain now prevents competitors from taking it first. It’s also a good practice to register your domain with multiple extensions (TLDs) like .com, .net, .biz, or your country-specific extension. Owning multiple TLDs helps protect your brand, prevent competitors from using similar names, and make your site more accessible to different audiences.

Once you register a domain, you can manage it in your SiteGround Client Area. You’ll be able to manage DNS settings, enable domain privacy for protection, and add hosting when you are ready to build your site.

Domain Privacy is a service that protects your personal information associated with your domain registration. When you register a domain, your contact details, such as name, address, email, and phone number, are listed in the public WHOIS database. Domain Privacy Protection replaces your personal information with proxy details, keeping your data private and reducing spam and unwanted contacts. Keep in mind that many popular domain extensions like .com, .net, and .org support domain privacy, but some country-specific and special domain extensions do not.