Simply enter the web address you want to register into the search box. If the name you entered has already been registered, we'll list any available alternatives. If the domain is available, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the registration process.

Choosing a domain name is important for your website because it represents your brand or business online. We recommend choosing a short domain with relevant keywords so visitors can easily access your website. While your domain can include letters, numbers or hyphens, you'll want to avoid any special characters so it's easy to remember and type into a web browser.

Absolutely! Hostarina's domain name search tool can assist you by offering suggestions and other alternatives to any domain you look for.

Typically, there is a limit to a domain length, with the minimum being 3 character and the maximum being 63 characters. Ideally, you want your domain name to accurately reflect your brand, whether it's personal or business-oriented. We provide some guidelines for picking out a great domain name.

1. To check if a domain name is available, just type it in Hostarina's search bar and we'll tell you immediately if someone else already owns it.
2. If it's taken, you can search for your domain name using our WHOIS Lookup.

A handful of domains will have restrictions on them, which means you can only purchase them if you meet or exceed certain criteria or have authorization (some examples are .gov, .edu and .mil). But most extensions are available to everyone. In fact, most country code Top Level Domains ccTLDs are available for anyone to purchase, even if you don't reside in the country code in question.

Purchase an annual Web Hosting plan or any annual Unlimited Hosting plan by Hostarina and you'll automatically qualify for a free domain.
Once you click Add to Cart for a hosting plan, you'll be given the option to select monthly or annual terms. Make sure to choose an annual term if you want to get the free domain.
Click Continue with These Options at the bottom of the page to move on to the next step. This is where you'll see a search bar to look for the domain name you want.
Once you've found the name you want, just add the domain to your cart and continue to checkout.

Your domain name is connected to a series of letters and numbers called an IP address which solidifies your online address. Domain names not only add credibility to your brand or business, but also help visitors find you online. Having a branded website can help attract visitors to your business. You can increase your online visibility through marketing and rank higher on search engines with the help of SEO. Without a domain name, people would have to remember your IP address. This could be confusing to remember or easily forgotten and would ultimately prohibit you from ever growing your website audience.

When you purchase a domain name, your personal information is registered to your domain and can be found in the public WHOIS directory. In order to keep your information private you want to utilize Hostarina's Domain Privacy + Protection, which also helps protect you from spam and identity theft by keeping your personal information concealed and instead listing generic Hostarina contact information. Domain Privacy + Protection also scans the website you created with your domain and alerts you if there are any changes made or if there is any harmful malware.