From 3663d1a0ef2f0849eed86911e27b6af0650ad78b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nathan Steel Date: Sat, 15 Apr 2023 15:00:06 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Update domain name guide --- guides/get-a-domain-name.html | 11 +++++------ guides/guide-to-server-hosting.html | 2 +- 2 files changed, 6 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-) diff --git a/guides/get-a-domain-name.html b/guides/get-a-domain-name.html index 89e653c..830c62b 100644 --- a/guides/get-a-domain-name.html +++ b/guides/get-a-domain-name.html @@ -4,7 +4,6 @@ - @@ -33,19 +32,19 @@
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A domain name, as many will know is what people typing into their browser, e.g. google.com, facebook.com, etc.

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The primary use for these is to have a memorable thing for users, instead of needing to type the IP address of the server

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A domain name, as many will know is what you type into a browser to access a website. Without a domain name, everyone accessing your server/website would need to be entering the IP address.

Choose a registrar

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First thing is to choose a registrar (who you are leasing the domain from). You can search for "domain name registrars" and find who is cheapest. So long as they handle DNS (which all I've used do) you're good.

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First thing is to choose a registrar (who you are leasing the domain from). You can search for "domain name registrars" and find who is cheapest. So long as they handle DNS (which most do) you're good.

I'm currently using tsohost.com, as they're pretty cheap, and besides a few little issues, it works for me.

Choose a domain name

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On the registrar's website there will be a section to purchase a domain. Upon clicking this you'll likely be greeted with a searchbar, search for whatever domain you'd like here, and they'll let you know if it's available, and what similar domains there are

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On the registrar's website there will be a section to purchase a domain. Upon clicking this you'll likely be greeted with a searchbar, search for whatever domain you'd like here, and they'll let you know if it's available, and what similar domains there are.

Select the domain(s) you wish, and add it/them to your cart.

Purchase your domain name

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Simply checkout, and make your way through the process

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Simply checkout, and make your way through the process. Tada, you now have a domain name!

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Next up you'll need to link your server and domain name with DNS.

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