Domain How-To's
There is a lot you can do with your domain name! This article is your go-to page if you need a quick list of the different features of the Domains section within your Customer Portal and how to use them.
The following sections can be found in the Customer Portal's Domains tab.
- Domain Overview ⤵ - A summary of your domain status and settings.
- Domain Connections ⤵ - Connect your domain to your website, email, and hosting.
- Purchase new domains (and Domain Privacy) ⤵ - Add new domains and Domain Privacy to your account.
- Domain Contacts ⤵ - Update your domain contact information and manage your domain privacy settings.
- Domain Security ⤵ - Protect your personal information and stay one step ahead of potential threats.
- Transfer or Move Domain ⤵ - Manage your domain's lock, move your domain, change the owner of your domain, and request your auth code (for domain transfer*).
- Advanced Tools ⤵ - Manage your domain's name servers and DNS records.
Domain Overview
The Overview section contains a summary of the domain status, renewal settings, and domain contacts.
Status
- Shows if the domain is available for use (Active) or not (Expired).
- Shows if the domain is locked or unlocked.
- Shows how many services are linked to the domain.
Renewal Settings
- Shows the domain's renewal date.
- Shows if the Auto-Renew feature is enabled or disabled.
- Shows if the Expiration Protection feature is enabled or disabled.
Contacts
- Shows the domain's registered owner.
- Shows if Domain Privacy is enabled or disabled.
Domain Connections
The Domain Connections section displays the various services your domain is connected to, including the total number of connections.
Check out the following article for more information on connecting your domain to your website, email, or hosting plan.
Purchase new domains (and Domain Privacy)
This section offers you the opportunity to acquire new domains along with Domain Privacy options.
For detailed instructions on how to register new domains in your Customer Portal, please refer to the following article.
Domain Contacts
The Domain Contacts section displays information about the domain's registered owner, also known as the registrant. It includes details about the individuals authorized to manage the domain, accessible through the Domain Owner, Administrator, and Technical dropdown menus.
Within this section, you also have the option to activate or deactivate Domain Privacy, add new domain contacts, or modify existing ones.
For more information about updating your domain contact information (WHOIS) and managing your Domain Privacy, please visit the following articles.
- How to Enable Domain Privacy
- Updating WHOIS Information
- The Different Types of Domain Locks Explained
Domain Security
The Domain Security section is where you manage your Domain Privacy + Protection additional security features, such as SME Security Alerts and SiteLock scan. These security tools help protect your personal information and safeguard you against potential threats. Embrace safety and ensure your privacy is never compromised!
If the SiteLock scan is activated and malware is detected, you will receive an email notification. This allows you to take prompt action to remove the malware.
For more information, please check out the following article.
Transfer or Move Domain
The Transfer or Move Domain section is where you can begin the process of transferring your domain should you decide to move it to another registrar. This is also where you can move your domain to another account or another person and view or manage your domain lock settings.
Please visit the following articles for more information on the functionalities you can find in this section.
- How Can I Transfer My Domain to HostGator?
- How to Transfer my Domain Away from HostGator
- How to Request Domain Ownership
- How to Move Domains between HostGator Accounts
- How to Change Domain Ownership
- The Different Types of Domain Locks Explained
- What is my EPP Code or Authorization Key?
Advanced Tools
The Advanced Tools section is where you can manage your domain's name servers and DNS records.
For more information about managing your name servers and advanced DNS records, please visit the following articles.
Related Articles
We have compiled our most popular domain-related articles into different series.
- Domain Overview - Here is our consolidated guide of domain-related articles.
- Domain Concepts - Learn more about domains and what you can do with them!
- Domain Troubleshooting - This is the ultimate guide to troubleshooting common domain-related website issues.
*Note: There may be external ICANN parameters that may prevent some features from being updated or accessed anytime. For more information, please visit the ICANN website.