Registering Domain Names

Domain registration is made easy with HostGator with our Front-of-Site and Customer Portal, allowing you to register a domain name of your choice. We have a wide selection of domain extensions (TLDs) where you can purchase a domain that best suits your website.

Concepts

• Understanding Domain Registration
• Which Domain Names Can Be Hosted by HostGator?
• What is the difference between domains vs. hosting vs. website?

Registering a domain name

We have created comprehensive articles that discuss the different ways and steps of registering a domain.

• Registering Domain Names and TLD Prices
• Registering a Domain Name with HostGator

Selecting your domain name

Yup! this is the most exciting part of the domain registration process. Depending on what kind of website you want to create - for personal or business use, you must choose a domain name that best suits your website. Here are support guides that can help you choose.

• Advanced Tips on Picking a Domain Name
• Choosing Your Domain Name

Checking your domain's status

Get to know more about your Domain's control panel.

• Customer Portal - Domains
• How Can I Check the Status of My Domain Name Purchase or Transfer?

More about HostGator's domains

• HostGator Domain Registrars
• How to Find Out Who Owns a Domain (Video)
• WHOIS Information & Domain Privacy