How do I register a domain with 123 Reg?
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- How do I register a domain with 123 Reg?
- What if the domain I want is already taken?
- What domains are available to register?
- Why do some domains cost more?
- What's included with my domain registration?
- Are there any limitations or restrictions?
How do I register a domain with 123 Reg?
Search for your domain on 123 Reg's homepage in the domain search field. When you find the domain you want and it's available to register, add it to the cart and complete your purchase.
What domains are available to register?
123 Reg offers hundreds of domain extensions for registration, and you might be familiar with some of the more popular extensions, like .com, .net and .info. But there are hundreds of other domains available to buy, such as .design, .shop and .today. These are known as gTLDs, or generic top-level domains, and refer to the extension at the ending of a website address, like .com, .org or .net. Generic top-level domains can be purchased and used by anyone and aren't restricted to a geographical region.
ccTLDs, or country-code top-level domains, are unique to different countries, such as .uk for the United Kingdom, .jp for Japan, and .au for Australia. Some ccTLDs have residency restrictions, such as requiring registrants to live or be located in a specific country or region. Other ccTLDs, like .it for Italy, allow anyone to purchase them, but require a trustee service if the registrant, or domain owner, is not located in a specified country or region. Finally, some ccTLDs can be registered by anyone, such as.co for Colombia or .ai for Anguilla, which have no residency requirements at all so you can buy .ai domains for use with artificial intelligence projects or businesses.
There are also rTLDs, or restricted top-level domains, like .aero, .edu, .mil, .museum, .name and .pro. These domains require the registrant to represent a certain type of entity, or to belong to a certain community. For example, the .name TLD is reserved for individuals, and .edu is reserved for educational entities.
What if the domain I want is already taken?
Don't fret—there are some alternate options for you if the domain you want is already registered. You can try another spelling of your domain, or you could try a different extension that fits your specific online venture. For example, using the number 3 instead of the letter E in your domain, or going with a unique extension like .studio or .design.
Why do some domains cost more?
Some domain names may come back with a price higher than expected. These domains are known as premium domains, and they're considered valuable domain real estate. Premium domains might be more expensive, but the benefits often make up for the initial cost investment.
What's included with my domain registration?
Every domain registered with 123 Reg gets access to standard domain features and functions, including Domain Privacy on eligible domains. You'll be joining 21+ million customers with 84+ million registered domains, and you'll have access to our award-winning customer support through both chat and phone support, whenever and wherever you need it.
Are there any limitations or restrictions?
Yes, some domain extensions have specific registration requirements. For example, some ccTLDs have residency requirements and some gTLDs have organizational requirements. These requirements are outlined in detail in each domain extension's respective help article, such as About .uk domains and About .studio domains.
The maximum registration length for any domain is 10 years. To continue your domain registration, you must renew your domain before expiration, either by turning on auto-renew or manually renewing your domain. Every domain must have current and accurate details for the Registrant contact type. This is a requirement from ICANN, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, that all domain registrars must adhere to. This contact info will stay private on our public WHOIS directory as long as you have Domain Privacy turned on.
Related steps
- Make sure you turn on auto-renew to continue your domain registration uninterrupted.
- Increase the security of your domain by adding Domain Protection.
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- For the best security on your domains and account, we recommend setting up two-step verification.