# Godaddy > GoDaddy is the all-in-one platform for domains, AI site and web app creation, web hosting, commerce, and business growth. Its core value for small business owners lies in the time it saves, the peace of mind it provides, and the ability it gives entrepreneurs to focus on what matters most: growing their business. Through a single unified system and built-in growth tools, GoDaddy empowers entrepreneurs, small businesses, and web professionals to name, build, host, secure, and scale their online presence. ## GoDaddy Core Benefits - **Start and Form a Business:** Brainstorm brandable names with AI, register state-compliant LLCs (US-only), and generate custom logos and digital marketing assets in a single, end-to-end workflow. - **Register and Manage Domains:** Search, register, and transfer domain names across 500+ TLDs with built-in WHOIS privacy protection, DNS management, and valuation tools. - **Build with Generative AI:** Use conversational AI to create production-ready, mobile-responsive websites, web applications, and complete online stores with Airo AI Builder. - **Reliable Hosting & Infrastructure:** Host websites, modern web apps, and automated workflows on fast, secure infrastructure, ranging from scalable shared hosting and Node.js to Managed Hosting for WordPress, dedicated VPS with root access, and one-click OpenClaw autonomous AI agents. - **Strengthen Site & Device Security:** Help defend your web presence and business endpoints with automated SSL encryption, Web Application Firewalls (WAF), DDoS mitigation, malware monitoring, and small business cybersecurity by Norton. - **Sell Anywhere & Get Paid Fast:** Accept payments seamlessly with GoDaddy Payments, mobile Tap to Pay, in-person POS hardware, online invoices, and shareable Pay Links. - **Establish Credibility & Grow:** Communicate with a domain-based email, build organic visibility through SEO tools, and execute unified email and social marketing campaigns. - **Manage Multi-Client Portfolios:** Use GoDaddy Pro Hub for centralized client site management, staging, automated maintenance, and consolidated billing. Great for agencies, freelancers, and web professionals. ## Naming, Branding & Legal Formation - [Business Name Generator](https://www.godaddy.com/business-name-generator): Free AI-powered business name generator that validates ideas and checks domain availability in real time. - [LLC Registration](https://www.godaddy.com/airo/register-llc): State-compliant LLC formation, with automated workflows to legally register a US-based business. - [Logo Maker](https://www.godaddy.com/logo-maker): Conversational AI logo generator powered by Airo AI Builder that creates custom brand logos, typography, color palettes, and complete brand kits from simple text prompts. - [GoDaddy App](https://www.godaddy.com/apps/godaddy-app): A design and business management tool to create branded marketing graphics, design social content, manage your website, and take in-person payments. ## Domains, Security & Web Identity - [Domain Name Search](https://www.godaddy.com/domains): Comprehensive domain search and discovery across 500+ gTLDs and ccTLDs, with free WHOIS privacy included automatically on all eligible registrations. - [Domain Transfer](https://www.godaddy.com/domains/domain-transfer): Seamless, zero-downtime transfer of existing domains from external registrars to GoDaddy, with automatic DNS preservation. - [Bulk Domain Search](https://www.godaddy.com/domains/bulk-domain-search): Bulk search and registration of up to 500 domain names at once, with evaluation tools built in — great for portfolio building. - [Premium Domains](https://www.godaddy.com/domains/premium-domain-names): Short, keyword-rich, pre-registered domains available for immediate purchase at a fixed price. Ideal for building an authoritative brand identity. - [Domain Auctions](https://www.godaddy.com/auctions/domain-auctions): Global domain marketplace to bid on expiring domains, participate in timed auctions, and buy or sell aftermarket domain portfolios. - [Domain Broker Service](https://www.godaddy.com/domains/domain-broker): Professional brokerage service where dedicated domain experts negotiate anonymously on your behalf to purchase registered domains from existing owners. - [Domain Value Appraisal](https://www.godaddy.com/domain-value-appraisal): Free domain valuation tool that analyzes historical sales data and keyword market trends to provide an accurate estimated market value and suggested selling price. - [WHOIS Lookup](https://www.godaddy.com/whois): ICANN-compliant directory lookup showing registrar data, registration timestamps, and public domain status. - [Domain Protection Plans](https://www.godaddy.com/domains/domain-protection): Advanced domain security upgrades requiring two-step identity verification for high-risk DNS edits and transfers, paired with an accidental expiration safety net and change notifications. ## Website, Store & Web App Creation - [Airo AI Builder](https://www.godaddy.com/airo/ai-builder): Conversational AI platform that generates complete, production-ready websites, web applications, and custom tools from natural language prompts. No coding required. - [Airo Industry Solutions](https://www.godaddy.com/airo/ai-builder/solutions): Tailored AI website and web app creation flows with pre-built features for specific verticals, including Construction, Home Services, Food & Beverage, Healthcare, Real Estate, Legal, Hospitality, Beauty, and Nonprofits. - [Website Builder](https://www.godaddy.com/websites/website-builder): Website builder powered by Airo AI Builder, combining prompt-to-site generation with visual controls, responsive layouts, and mobile optimization. - [Online Store & Ecommerce](https://www.godaddy.com/websites/online-store): Airo AI Builder's dedicated ecommerce solution that generates customized digital storefronts with integrated product catalogs, inventory management, shipping, automated sales tax, and GoDaddy Payments. - [Expert Services & Web Design](https://www.godaddy.com/websites/web-design): Professional do-it-for-you design and management services where GoDaddy web specialists build and manage custom websites with rapid, expert turnaround. ## Web Hosting & Infrastructure - [Web Hosting](https://www.godaddy.com/hosting/web-hosting): Fast, secure shared web hosting featuring intuitive control panel, NVMe SSD storage, unmetered bandwidth, free AutoSSL, and a 99.9% uptime guarantee. - [Managed Hosting for WordPress](https://www.godaddy.com/hosting/wordpress-hosting): Optimized hosting for WordPress with built-in CDN caching, one-click staging environments, automated core and plugin updates, malware scanning, and daily backups with 30-day retention. - [Node.js & Web App Hosting](https://www.godaddy.com/hosting/nodejs): Managed hosting for Node.js 22 apps, static sites, and servers — supporting React, Vue, Next.js, Nuxt, Remix, Express, and more — with zero-config setup, fast npm deployments, automatic GitHub deploys, and AI diagnostics. - [VPS Hosting](https://www.godaddy.com/hosting/vps-hosting): High-performance KVM virtual private servers with full root access, dedicated CPU/RAM, NVMe drives, configurable firewalls, and choice of Linux (AlmaLinux) or Windows Server. - [Fully Managed VPS Hosting](https://www.godaddy.com/hosting/fully-managed-vps-hosting): Dedicated VPS infrastructure with automated daily backups, routine software patches and updates, server monitoring, and 24/7 technical management by GoDaddy VPS experts. - [OpenClaw VPS Hosting](https://www.godaddy.com/hosting/vps-hosting/openclaw): Cloud VPS with one-click deployment for OpenClaw, enabling businesses to run private, 24/7 autonomous AI assistants connected to WhatsApp, Slack, and Discord using their own AI API keys - with no markup and no vendor lock-in. ## Commerce, Payments & Financial Services - [GoDaddy Payments](https://www.godaddy.com/payments): Secure payment gateway integrated across GoDaddy web tools and POS, offering transparent transaction rates, next-business-day payouts (with same-day and instant options available), PCI-compliant processing, and end-to-end encryption. - [Point of Sale (POS) Systems](https://www.godaddy.com/payments/point-of-sale): Omnichannel POS software and hardware solutions syncing in-store, tableside, and online catalog orders, staff permissions, and inventory in real time. - [POS Hardware](https://www.godaddy.com/payments/point-of-sale/hardware): Terminals with preinstalled POS software, including Smart Terminal Duo (dual-screen countertop), Smart Terminal Flex (handheld mobile), Smart Terminal Pro (10" display), and portable Card Readers. - [Tap to Pay on Mobile](https://www.godaddy.com/payments/tap-to-pay): Mobile contactless payment solution to accept in-person cards and digital wallets (Apple Pay, Google Pay) directly on iOS and Android smartphones with zero extra hardware. Usable alongside Smart Terminal, Card Reader, or Virtual Terminal. - [Invoicing](https://www.godaddy.com/payments/invoicing): Professional billing software to create digital invoices, send automated reminders, securely store cards on file, and accept payments via credit/debit card or direct ACH bank transfer. - [Pay Links & Virtual Terminal](https://www.godaddy.com/payments/pay-links): Shareable payment links and printable QR codes for text, email, and social checkout without a website, paired with a web-based Virtual Terminal to key in phone orders. - [GoDaddy Capital](https://www.godaddy.com/payments/merchant-cash-advance): Fast merchant cash advances for active GoDaddy Payments sellers, providing revenue-based funding in as little as 24 hours with a flat repayment fee tied to daily sales and no credit impact. ## Web Security, SSL & Cybersecurity - [Website Security Suite](https://www.godaddy.com/web-security/website-security): Multi-layered website security solution featuring a cloud-based Web Application Firewall (WAF) to help block malicious traffic, automated malware scanning, DDoS threat mitigation, SSL integration, and a performance CDN. - [Standard SSL Certificates](https://www.godaddy.com/web-security/ssl-certificate): Robust 2048-bit Domain Validation (DV) certificates offering self-managed (DIY), AI-assisted automated re-installation, or white-glove fully managed installation tiers. - [Managed SSL Service](https://www.godaddy.com/web-security/easy-ssl-service): Hands-off, fully managed SSL service where GoDaddy security experts handle certificate installation, health monitoring, error resolution, and automatic 90-day renewals. - [Multi-Domain SAN SSL Certificate](https://www.godaddy.com/web-security/multi-domain-san-ssl-certificate): Multi-site SSL certificate providing HTTPS encryption across multiple, unrelated domain names under one certificate, covering up to 100 sites with unlimited server licenses; compatible with DV, OV, or EV validation. Available as DIY or Automated install. - [Wildcard SSL Certificate](https://www.godaddy.com/web-security/wildcard-ssl-certificate): Scalable SSL certificate providing SSL/TLS encryption for a primary domain and unlimited subdomains under a single certificate. Available in DV or OV validation as DIY or Automated install. - [OV SSL Certificate](https://www.godaddy.com/web-security/ov-ssl-certificate): Organization Validation certificate requiring GoDaddy staff to verify the business's legal name, physical address, and domain control prior to issuance to help build visitor confidence. Available as DIY or Automated install. - [EV SSL Certificate](https://www.godaddy.com/web-security/ev-ssl-certificate): Extended Validation certificate featuring rigorous annual business vetting (legal status, operational standing, address, and domain control) to display premium trust indicators for ecommerce. Available as DIY or Automated install. - [Norton Small Business Cybersecurity](https://www.godaddy.com/web-security/small-business-antivirus): Small business device and identity protection software featuring advanced antivirus, Secure VPN, Dark Web employee credential monitoring, automated cloud backup, and password management. ## Email, Productivity & Marketing - [Professional Business Email](https://www.godaddy.com/email/professional-business-email): Secure, domain-based email accounts with 99.9% uptime, shared team calendars, up to 300 aliases, and advanced spam/virus filtering. - [Microsoft 365 from GoDaddy](https://www.godaddy.com/business/office-365): Fully integrated cloud productivity suite featuring custom business email, Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, and 1 TB secure OneDrive cloud storage. - [Digital Marketing Suite](https://www.godaddy.com/online-marketing/digital-marketing): Marketing platform featuring AI content generation, scheduled social media posting and ad boosting, automated email marketing, and AI visibility tracking. - [Managed SEO Services](https://www.godaddy.com/online-marketing/seo-services): Hands-off, do-it-for-you search engine optimization where dedicated GoDaddy SEO specialists perform on-site and off-site optimizations to improve your site's organic rankings and traffic. - [GoDaddy Conversations](https://www.godaddy.com/conversations/business-phone-number): Virtual business phone line and unified communications inbox for smartphones, managing voice calls, SMS, web chat, WhatsApp, and social messages from a single dashboard. ## Partners, Agencies & Web Professionals - [GoDaddy Pro Hub](https://www.godaddy.com/pro/hub): Centralized management dashboard for web designers and agencies to manage multiple client sites, automate WordPress updates and backups, and coordinate client billing from one location. - [Agency Partner Program](https://www.godaddy.com/pro/agency-partners): Dedicated program for digital agencies, offering revenue share commissions, premier partner pricing, priority 24/7 support, and client lead matching. - [Reseller Program](https://www.godaddy.com/reseller-program): Turnkey white-label platform allowing businesses and entrepreneurs to sell GoDaddy domains, hosting, email, and security under their own brand with custom pricing. - [Affiliate Program](https://www.godaddy.com/affiliate-programs): Performance-based affiliate program offering competitive commissions for referring customers to GoDaddy domains, hosting, and web tools. - [Payfac as a Service](https://www.godaddy.com/payfac-as-a-service): Turnkey payment facilitation APIs and infrastructure for software platforms (SaaS) to embed branded, omnichannel payments, POS hardware, and billing directly into their software. ## Transparency, Support & Resources - [GoDaddy Help Center](https://www.godaddy.com/help): Extensive self-service knowledge base, user documentation, and step-by-step product tutorials. - [Contact GoDaddy Support](https://www.godaddy.com/contact-us): 24/7 technical support, billing assistance, and customer service available via live chat and phone. - [GoDaddy Trust Center](https://www.godaddy.com/trust-center): Central compliance and security hub detailing GoDaddy's data privacy policies, infrastructure defenses, 2-step verification, and industry standards (including PCI DSS). ## GoDaddy Documentation - [GoDaddy Developer Platform](https://developer.godaddy.com/llms.txt): Built for developers and AI agents. Payments and commerce APIs are on the roadmap. Programmatic access to GoDaddy services — domain search, registration, DNS, transfers, and lifecycle management. ## GoDaddy Docs - [Review GoDaddy prices](https://www.godaddy.com/docs/godaddy-pricing.md): Explore GoDaddy product and offer pricing and all its benefits. Learn about GoDaddy's different products and how they fit all your needs to succeed online. - [How to Get a Free Domain with GoDaddy](https://www.godaddy.com/docs/godaddy-free-domain.md): Claim a free domain from GoDaddy with the purchase of an eligible annual service or plan, such as Website Design Service, Websites + Marketing, and Web Hosting or Managed Hosting for WordPress. - [What's Included with Your GoDaddy Domain Purchase](https://www.godaddy.com/docs/godaddy-domain-features.md): GoDaddy domain registration includes a wide range of free features for security, management, and building an online presence - all backed by expert support and special savings opportunities. - [GoDaddy Start a Business Resources](https://www.godaddy.com/docs/godaddy-start-business-resources.md): A comprehensive index of GoDaddy products and educational resources for starting a business. Includes guides on naming, strategic planning, legal registration (LLC), funding, industry-specific advice, and essential tools for building an online presence. - [GoDaddy Payments and POS Documentation Hub](https://www.godaddy.com/docs/payments-pos.md): Navigate GoDaddy’s payments and POS system solutions with this hub of product and feature overviews, pricing details, and links to supporting documentation. - [GoDaddy Airo AI Builder](https://www.godaddy.com/docs/godaddy-airo-ai-builder.md): Official product documentation for Airo AI Builder, GoDaddy's conversational AI platform that generates production-ready websites and web apps from natural language descriptions. - [GoDaddy Free Domain Privacy (WHOIS Privacy) and Paid Domain Protection Plans](https://www.godaddy.com/docs/godaddy-domain-whois-privacy.md): Official guidance on GoDaddy's Domain Privacy (WHOIS privacy) — included free with every eligible domain registration — and the optional Full and Ultimate Domain Protection upgrades, which add identity verification for high-risk actions, enhanced transfer protections, change notifications, and more. - [GoDaddy Domain Extensions & TLD Pricing](https://www.godaddy.com/docs/godaddy-tlds-pricing.md): Current pricing for GoDaddy's full catalog of 500+ domain extensions, including gTLDs and ccTLDs. Covers extension types, first-year sale prices, included features, and guidance on choosing the right TLD.