A domain name is your website’s online identity (example: yourbusiness.com).
This guide explains how to search, register, and manage your domain name easily with ecHOST.

🔍 How to Search and Register a New Domain

🔹 Step 1: Choose Your Domain Name

Pick a domain name that is:

• Easy to remember

• Short and simple

• Related to your business or brand

• Free from spelling confusion

Example:
✔ ecstore.com
❌ ec-store-online123.com

🔹 Step 2: Search Domain Availability

1. Visit the ecHOST Domain Search page

2. Enter your desired domain name

3. Click Search

You’ll see:

• Available domains

• Alternative suggestions

• Different extension options

🔹 Step 3: Register the Domain

If your domain is available:

1. Select the domain

2. Choose the registration period (1–10 years)

3. Add to cart

4. Complete checkout

✔ Your domain will be registered instantly after payment.

🧩 Domain Extensions Explained (.com, .in, .ae & More)

Domain extensions (also called TLDs) appear at the end of your domain name.

🔹 Popular Domain Extensions

.com

• Most popular and trusted

• Best for businesses, blogs & global websites

.in

• Ideal for India-based businesses

• Good local SEO for India

.ae

• Perfect for UAE-based businesses

• Recommended for Middle East audiences

.net / .org

• .net: Technology-related sites

• .org: Non-profit organizations

👉 Tip: If your brand targets a specific country, choose the country-specific extension.

🔐 Domain Ownership & Renewal Basics

🔹 Who Owns the Domain?

• The person or company that registers the domain is the owner

• Ownership is confirmed viaa  registered email address

• Always use your own email ID during registration

🔹 Domain Renewal

• Domains must be renewed yearly

• ecHOST sends renewal reminders before expiry

• Renewal can be done from the Client Area

⚠️ Important:
If a domain expires, your website and email services may stop working.

🔹 Auto-Renew Recommendation

• Enable auto-renew to avoid accidental expiration

• Keeps your domain active without manual renewal

❗ Important Domain Tips

✔ Always keep your contact details updated
✔ Renew the domain before the expiry date
✔ Avoid letting domains expire
✔ Protect your domain login credentials

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I register a domain and hosting together?
Yes, you can register a domain during hosting checkout.

Q: Can I transfer my domain later?
Yes, domain transfers are possible at any time.

Q: How long does domain registration take?
Most domains are activated instantly after payment.