How-To

Introduction to Domains at GoDaddy

Introduction
Introduction to Domains at GoDaddy: Overview
55s
Lesson 1 (of 25)
What is a domain name?
1m 58s
Lesson 2 (of 25)
What's the difference between a domain and a website?
2m 5s
Lesson 3 (of 25)
How ICANN and registrars manage domain names
2m 17s
Lesson 4 (of 25)
Understanding the different types of domains
2m 8s
Lesson 5 (of 25)
What is DNS?
1m 24s
Lesson 6 (of 25)
What is a subdomain?
2m 4s
Lesson 7 (of 25)
Top tips for choosing a great domain
2m 43s
Lesson 8 (of 25)
How is domain ownership determined?
3m 1s
Lesson 9 (of 25)
What is a premium domain?
1m 50s
Lesson 10 (of 25)
Register a domain at GoDaddy
2m 35s
Lesson 11 (of 25)
What to do if the domain I want is taken
4m 12s
Lesson 12 (of 25)
What is GoDaddy's Domain Broker Service?
1m 58s
Lesson 13 (of 25)
Using my domain for my business
2m 9s
Lesson 14 (of 25)
Connect a domain to my Websites + Marketing site
2m
Lesson 15 (of 25)
Connect your domain to a Managed Hosting for WordPress website
1m 46s
Lesson 16 (of 25)
Should I use a 301 or 302 redirect?
1m 41s
Lesson 17 (of 25)
Forward my domain
3m 9s
Lesson 18 (of 25)
Should you use forwarding or forwarding with masking?
2m 51s
Lesson 19 (of 25)
How to Organize Your Domain Portfolio
2m 30s
Lesson 20 (of 25)
Managing domain permissions
4m 30s
Lesson 21 (of 25)
Update contact information for my domain
1m 5s
Lesson 22 (of 25)
Manage my domain renewals and prevent expiration
2m 44s
Lesson 23 (of 25)
Change domain nameservers
1m 16s
Lesson 24 (of 25)
How to sell your GoDaddy domain
4m 14s
Lesson 25 (of 25)
Transfer my domain to GoDaddy
2m 21s
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What to do if the domain I want is taken

In this video, we'll share:
  • How to leverage alternative TLDs
  • Work-arounds that can get you close to your dream domain
  • In this video, we'll share:
  • How to leverage alternative TLDs
  • Work-arounds that can get you close to your dream domain

About the Guides

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Emily
Hi, I'm Emily. As a GoDaddy Guide, I love being able to give our customers a mix of help, advice, and cheerleading. It's a huge step, starting your own business, and I want our customers to know that we have their back, whatever they need!

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