Domain Name

Get as many domains as you need.

Decide on a domain name and a name space that best suits your needs.

Decide on the second level domain you'd like - this is the "com" or "net" part of the name.

Go to the website of the registrar you plan to use.

Check the availability of a domain name you type in.

If your chosen name is not available, look at other options like acronyms, events.

Ensure your chosen domain name does not infringe someone else's rights.

Find available price discounts.

On the registrar website enter the list of domains you want to register and follow the instructions.

Make sure your contact information is correct.

Set your domains to auto-renew.

Verify your information in the Whois database.

Arrange for your domain name to be "hosted".

Create your web page and set up your email addresses.

Download or Print this Domain Name Checklist

Get a printable version of this checklist in your preferred format: PDF, Word, Excel, or print directly from your browser.

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Businesses on the web have the potential to reach consumers all over the world.
The closer your domain name to the actual name of your business the more likely your customers will find you.
Register your domain using an accredited registration service.
Domain names should follow the same general rules as business names in general.
The name is limited to sixty-three characters not including the suffix.
The ".com" suffix can be used for commercial and personal sites.
The ".net" is recommended for companies involved in Internet infrastructure.
The ".org" is recommended for non-profit companies.

This Domain Name Checklist is for teams that want consistent execution, less rework, and clear ownership.

Standardize quality - run the same Domain Name steps every time, regardless of who executes
Save time - reuse a proven Domain Name workflow instead of rebuilding processes from scratch
Improve accountability - assign owners and see what's done vs. what's pending
Onboard faster - use the Domain Name checklist as the SOP and training guide
Coordinate across roles - handoffs are clear and everyone works from the same source of truth

How to use this Domain Name Checklist:

Start by saving it - save as a Template if you'll reuse it, or as a Checklist if it's a one-off project.
Customize it once for your workflow - remove what doesn't apply and add your team-specific steps.
Assign ownership and execute - set owners/due dates where needed and track completion as work happens.
Reuse without rebuilding - when Domain Name comes up again, start from your saved version and run it with clear ownership.

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