Get started with Domains

What is a domain name?

Domain names help us navigate the Internet without having to memorize random strings of numbers.

Top Tips for Choosing a Great Domain

Check out our tips for choosing a memorable domain and how to get one.

What's the difference between a domain name and a website?

Domain names, websites and web hosting are all different pieces of the bigger Internet picture.

What is a subdomain?

Learn more about subdomains and how to use them.

Use your domain to create an email account

A domain-based email account looks professional and establishes credibility, and setting it up is easy.

Connect your domain to a Website Builder site

Use your domain name to create a website with Website Builder.

Connecting your domain to a Managed WordPress Site

Change the domain on your Managed WordPress site from the temporary domain to a custom domain.

More info

• Avoid losing your domain to expiration by turning on auto-renew.
• Learn more about DNS and how it keeps your website and email working.
• Update your domain contact info to make sure it stays up-to-date and accurate.
• Already have a domain registered somewhere else? We can help you transfer your domain to GoDaddy.