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How to register a domain for your business


What is a domain? 

A domain (a.k.a domain name) is a common name that can be attached to a business or an organization or even an individual to get a customized online presence on the internet. To put it in simple terms, it is an identity that generally appears after the @ symbol in an email address and after the 'www.' in a website address. It is associated with a physical IP address in the form of xxx.xxx.xxx.x. 

The domain names are the readable form of these IP Addresses which denote a specific entity in a network. The domain name generally consists of a secondary name and a primary Top Level Domain(TLD) separated by a period. 

Example: In the domain zylker.com, zylker denotes the secondary TLD, and .com denotes the primary TLD of a domain. 

Domain registration

Navigate to the what is a domain page to learn more.

What is a TLD? 

TLD is the abbreviation for Top Level Domain, which is also a domain extension. It is the series of letters that appear to the right of the period(.) in a domain name. For example, for the domain 'zoho.com', com is the TLD. 

Some popular TLDs

.com - This is an abbreviation for commercial and it is the most popular TLD to date. 

.net - This represents Network - Initially created for network technology-related organizations, but is now available to the public and is another common choice for domain buyers. 

.edu - The edu TLD is a short form for education. This was created for domains owned by educational institutions like universities, colleges, etc. Nowadays, even schools prefer .edu domains. 

.org -  A short form for 'organization', this was initially used only by non-profit organizations, but later used by organizations, communities and businesses alike. 

.gov, .mil - These TLDs are primarily used by U.S. Government agencies and U.S. military branches. 

.info - This is a short form for 'information' and was intended to be used by informative websites. 

Top Level Domain or TLD


Initially, when the TLDs were launched, the TLDs were limited and can be only up to 3-4 characters in length. Later, as the Internet exploded, a lot of TLDs were launched in the market.  Most countries also have country-specific TLDs, which are used by Government agencies and also the businesses or organizations in that specific country. These are country-specific domains and these TLDs can be used based on certain conditions and based on approval by the domain providers. 

In addition, there are also a lot of custom TLDs and they are regularised and maintained by IANA. The entire list of TLDs managed by the IANA is available here.

Why do I need a domain for my business? 

Just like you have a name for your physical business, you need to have a domain name to establish your business on the internet. To have an online presence, you need a domain name, with which you can create your own website and create a custom domain email for you and your other employees. 

 A short, memorable domain name for your business can make the difference between creating a successful web presence and getting lost in cyberspace. Once you establish your online presence, you can expand your business beyond regional boundaries. Getting the correct domain and establishing your website and email helps you with the following: 

  • Branding 
  • Expanding your business beyond regions
  • Adds credibility to your business 
  • Makes it easy for your customers to find you and reach out to you

The evolution of smartphones has literally put the entire world in buyers' hands and your online presence is the best way to reach your potential users. Getting a domain name for your business is the first step toward establishing a unique online presence. 

Tips to choose a domain name

  • Choose a short name for your domain. 
  • If you have an established offline business, it is better to stick to the same name. 
  • In case it is a big name, choose a shorter form of the name. 
  • Choose a good TLD that suits your business.
  • You can stick to the traditional TLDs like '.com', and '.org' or choose modern TLDs like '.shop', '.online', and so on based on what suits your business the best. 
  • Ensure that it has a simple spelling and is easy to use and remember. 
  • Research and make sure that the domain name is unique and not copyrighted by someone else. 

Steps to register a domain name

Once you have decided on the domain, you can register the domain with a provider of your choice. At Zoho, we also provide domain registration service at a very reasonable price but offer great value with a great email service, 24/7 support, and 99.9% uptime. 

  1. In the domain provider you have chosen, provide the domain name and check availability. 
  2. Once it is marked available, the registrar will display the pricing of the domain name. 
  3. Domain pricing is not a one-time payment. You will need to pay for the domain renewals annually once the initial validity expires. 
  4. ICANN, the organization responsible for maintaining DNS, has provided standards for Domain registration and as per those, the registrant needs to provide PII like address details, telephone number, and email address during domain registration. 
  5. It is highly recommended that you add 'Private registration' (at a nominal charge) for your domain, to keep your details private and secure your domain.  
  6. Finally, provide your payment details and complete the registration process. 
  7. Ensure that you keep track of the domain expiry and renew the domain to avoid losing the domain. 

Registering a domain name with Zoho 

Zoho provides domain registration services via GoDaddy and OpenSRS. You can use the service to get a domain, set up a website, and create domain-based email accounts with Zoho Mail. 

  1. Navigate to Buy Domain to register a new domain.
    Search for your desired domain name.
    Domain search
  2. If the domain name with the given TLD is already registered by someone else, you can choose from the other options listed below. 
  3. Once you have decided on the right domain, click Proceed to continue the registration process. 
    Proceed to register domain
  4. You will be taken to the Buy Domain page of the Admin Console. Buying a domain in Zoho Mail involves 3 steps.
    • Choose your domain
    • Give your registration info
    • Pay for the domain
  5. If you want to change the domain name, search for the domain on the Search for your domain page, or keep the previously selected domain.
  6. In case you want to keep your selected domain information private and unavailable in WHOIS, check the Keep your registration information private option. If you check this option, you will be required to pay an additional cost for the same.
  7. It is recommended that you add Private registration for your domain. This will help you to keep your registration information private and not available publicly in the WhoIs lookup.
  8. Once done, click Proceed
  9. On the registration details page, enter the required details and click Continue. Make sure you check the option to agree to the terms and conditions of the domain provider.
  10. Read and once you accept the terms and conditions, Click Sign Up.
  11. Now you need to make the payment for the domain to complete the domain registration by clicking the Pay Now button on the Make Payment page. 
  12. Once you have completed the payment, the domain will be registered under the name you provided via Zoho. You can access this domain in your Zoho Mail Admin Console for more details.

After registering the domain, you can choose a suitable plan in Zoho Sites to create your own website. With this domain name, you can also create business email accounts for your employees.

Domain renewal

When you register your domain with Zoho, the registration is valid for 1 year from the time of registration. You will receive a domain renewal notice and a set of reminders, before the domain expiry. 

Ensure that you keep track of the expiry, and renew the domain on time, to avoid losing the domain.