Domains

It all starts with a domain name.

Why do you need a domain name?

The most successful businesses use the same set of words and images in all customer touchpoints – on their website, in their emails and order confirmations, on their signs, etc. This is branding at its simplest. And the digital pieces of your brand all spring from your domain name.

icn-stake-your-claim-88px
Stake your claim
Registering domains related to your big idea or business name keeps others from using those names to pull traffic away from your website.
icn-take-control-88px
Take control
With a domain name, you can send customers, friends and prospects wherever you want – whether that’s a website, blog, social page or storefront.
icn-protect-your-rights-88px
Protect your rights
Your domain gives you an exclusive piece of digital real estate that cannot be used by anyone else as long as it’s registered to you.
feature-domain-category-why-a-domain-name-international
Ready to put your idea online?
Here are some options to get you started.
See All
Get the domain that will never go out of style.

$11.99*

was $14.99*

Register
The domain for entrepreneurs.

$11.99*

was $17.99*

Register
Everyone wants to be .online

$0.01*

was $49.99*

Register
Claim the spotlight with .live

$9.99*

was $29.99*

Register

Not seeing what you want? There’s more.

Until recently, there were less than two dozen domain extensions to choose from – including .com, .net and .org, to name the most popular ones. Now there are literally hundreds for you to choose from.

icn-a-web-address-theyll-remember-88px
A web address they’ll remember
The new domains are easy to remember because they’re specific to your industry or location. Want to promote your photography business? Try .photos or .photography. Opening a trendy new eatery? Check out .cafe or .pub. And nothing beats .club for your kids’ soccer team or neighborhood book group.
icn-the-chance-to-promote-your-location-88px
The chance to promote your location
Got a business that serves local customers? Check out your country’s domain name, .ca for Canada and .co.uk for businesses in the UK. If your products or service are popular in a particular locale, these are a good choice since people often search for “product + location.”
icn-why-limit-yourself-88px
More choices than ever before
Why limit yourself to the classic domains? The hundreds of new domain names now available multiply your chances to find an amazing web address that truly fits your idea or business.
Learn More
feature-domain-category-there-is-more

Found a great domain? Here’s what to do with it.

feature-domain-category-most-popular-uses

  • Build a new website on it or forward your domain name to an existing website to attract more visitors.

  • Create a professional email address you’ll be proud to share with customers.

  • Make it easy for customers to find you on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other social platforms. Learn More

  • Invest in promising names you later sell for a profit.

feature-domain-category-word-about-privacy
A word about privacy.
When you register a domain name with any company, your name, address and phone are published in the public WhoIs database as required by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). Email and telephone spammers scour this database, gathering emails and addresses they can use for spam, scams and identity theft. Privacy Protection is the answer.
Learn More

Trust us with all the details.

GoDaddy didn’t get to be the world’s largest registrar by accident. We can handle all your domain needs.

icn-transfer-your-domains-to-us-88px
Transfer your domains to us
Simplify your life – transfer all your domains to GoDaddy. A few steps is all it takes and help is available 24/7.
Learn More
icn-buy-domains-in-bulk-88px
Buy domains in bulk
Search for as many as 500 domains – and dozens of domain extensions like .com, .net and .org -- at one time with our bulk search tool.
Learn More
icn-get-the-one-you-really-want-88px
Get the one you really want
If your perfect domain is already registered to someone else, a GoDaddy broker can help get it for you.
Learn More
Make money in the world’s largest wholesale marketplace.
Buy and sell domain names with our end-to-end investor tools.
GoDaddy Auctions
Bid on, buy and sell pre-owned domain names from your desk or GoDaddy Investor, our mobile app. Create a watch list, submit proxy bids, monitor auctions in real time and more.
Learn More
Discount Domain Club
Get the lowest prices on new domains, transfers and renewals – up to 40% off. Includes CashParking Premium and an Auctions membership.
Learn More
Backorder domains
Snatch up lucrative domains the moment they become available due to expiration. Includes an Auctions membership.
Learn More
CashParking®
Earn 60-80% of the revenue generated by ads we place on your unused domains.
Learn More

Frequently asked questions

  • How do I get a domain name?

    1. Decide on a domain name extension. The extension is the part at the end of the domain name – .net, .biz, .org or .com, for example.

    2. Think about what you’d like on the other side of the dot. It could be your business name or your specialty.

    3. Type the domain you want into the box at the top of this page. We’ll tell you if that particular domain is available and show others you may like better.

    4. Pick one, add it to your cart and check out. You are now the proud owner of your very own domain. As long as it’s registered to you, no one else may use it.

  • Got any tips on finding a good domain name?

    > Make it easy to remember. This is why many businesses get domains with their business names in them. Some people – including Bob Parsons – even choose their business name after they have a domain they like.

    > Don’t register one that’s trademarked, copyrighted or being used by another company. This can lead to losing the domain and/or legal problems.

    > Shorter is usually better because they’re easier for customers to remember. It’s also easier to get matching usernames for Facebook, Twitter and any other social media accounts you have.

    > Got a local business? Include your neighborhood, city or country in your domain so local customers can quickly see where you are. Check the list of geographic domain extensions – .berlin, .nyc – to see if there’s one for your area.

    > Avoid numbers or hyphens. Anyone who hears your web address won't know if you're using a numeral (5) or “five.” If your business name has a number in it, register both versions – with the numeral and with the number spelled out. Dashes are just asking for trouble and generally look unprofessional.

    > Get more than one. As traffic to your website increases, you may attract the attention of copycats who’ll snatch up similar domain names in the hopes of drawing traffic away from you. Register similar or misspelled domains early so this won’t be an issue later.

* Product Limitations
;