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Order a domain name
This guide explains how to register a domain name with Infomaniak.
Introduction
- With a new domain name or an additional name, many possibilities open up to you such as:
- Using free services related to the domain you order:
- Use your existing Mail Service or Website but with a different spelling.
- Host a website here or with a third-party host.
- etc.
Order...
... a first domain name
For this:
- If necessary, create a user account.
- Click here to access domain management on the Manager Infomaniak.
- Click to open the Shop.
- Once on the Shop, enter the domain name to register:
- Check or uncheck the additional extensions offered.
- Click on Next.
- Select the desired options as you go through the pages, such as the optional Mail Service associated with the domain name:
- Choose the desired options as you go through the pages, such as the potential Web hosting associated with the domain name:
- Complete the purchase without forgetting to read and accept the Terms (you may need to scroll down the page first):
Wait a few hours for the setup (and roughly the propagation of your domain name with Internet Service Providers (ISPs) around the world).
... an additional domain name
For this:
- Click here to access the management of your product on the Infomaniak Manager (need help?).
- Click on the cart to Order an additional domain:
- Follow the first guide above starting from step 4.
Check the availability of a domain name
Check out this page to quickly verify if a domain is available for registration or not.
There are at least three main indications:
- Available — in this case, it's good, you can reserve it.
- Transferable — you must own it with another provider to transfer it to Infomaniak.
- Unavailable — unfortunately, it will not be possible to order it as long as it is not abandoned by its current holder.
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