1. Go to a domain name registration website such as Register, Name Boy, or Go Daddy. There are many options of such websites and it does not matter which you choose, however, each company has its own perks. For instance Name Boy's prices may be cheaper, but Go Daddy and Register offer reduced price packages for hosting and web design with domain name sales.
2. Type your desired domain name into the search window and choose its extension such as .com, .net, .org, .biz, or .info. If it is available you will be notified. If it is not available you may choose a different extension or try to think of different word combinations and synonyms for your idea. Some of the registration websites provide lists of possible domain names that are similar to your idea.
3. Choose whether you want to purchase the domain name with an email or hosting package or just the name itself. Buying just the name may be cheaper but hosting and email options are often offered at a reduced rate when bought in conjunction with a domain name.
4. Select for how long you want the domain name registered. Options range from a minimum of one year to a maximum of ten years depending on what registration website you use. Select whether you want to make the domain private (by hiding your contact information) for security reasons and proceed to check out.
5. Wait a few days until the order has been processed and the DNS (Domain Name System) servers become active. To activate the domain, copy and paste your web hosting site's DNS servers (IP addresses or host names) into the DNS profile of your domain name provider.
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