Need Help With Domain Name Buying Process

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I went to get a domain from namecheap.com signed up and was going through the process. Then I came to name servers and didn't have a clue what it was or what to do...
(Below is the page)

SELECT DOMAIN REGISTRATION OPTIONS

NAME SERVER SETTINGS
Use Our Free Name Servers
You should use our name servers if you want to take advantage of our free features like email forwarding, URL forwarding, dynamic DNS etc. If you are not sure, please leave it at default.
Use Custom Name Servers
Please enter Name server Name Only (ex: ns1.mydomain.com). Don't enter IP address.

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* It is advisable to enter at least two name servers if you choose to use your own custom name servers.
* Please note that if you are setting up DNS servers for .uk, .eu or .ca domains, use the IPAddress--dns.name format (ex: 12.12.32.22--ns1.domain.com).
Also,if you are registering other tlds along with these tlds (.uk, .eu, .ca), please note that IPAddress--dns.name format doesn't work. So, please register these domain separately from others for proper setup.

URL FORWARDING SETTINGS
This setting is valid only when you use our default name servers.
Enter URL
Use Namecheap's Default Forwarding URL
Choose URL Forwarding Type

EMAIL FORWARDING
This setting is valid only when you use our default name servers.
Default E-Mail account @<sld.tld>
Forwarded to (your e-mail ID)

Sooooo confused any all help welcome
#any or all #confused #domains #hosting #nameservers
  • Profile picture of the author Kevin Marshall
    Once you purchase a domain name, you have to set it up on your hosting account. Do you have a hosting account?

    If so, you need to find out the name of your name servers with your hosting account.

    If you don't have a hosting account, you need to get a hosting account. I don't recommend buying a hosting account with the same company where you purchased your domain.
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  • Profile picture of the author TomBuck
    Yeah well the info I got yesturday was go to namecheap.com
    Get domain
    Go to Hostgator (because it has a sitebuilder too)

    But I don't get the nameservers section..? - What do I do there?
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    • Profile picture of the author rosetrees
      Just leave all that bit blank when you are going through the purchase.

      When the purchase is complete - go back into your account and put a tick beside the domain name. Then click on "Edit Selected".

      Then look in the left menu for "Domain Name Server Setup" - this is where you put the nameserver settings that Hostgator have given you.

      Hope that helps.
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      • Profile picture of the author Kay King
        It's wise to register domains one place and use a different provider for hosting. The DNS (domain name server) points that domain to your hosting for your site.

        When you buy the domain it will often be pointed to that same site initially as a default. You change the DNS at any time to the DNS provided by your host and it will take 1-2 days for the change to propagate through the web.

        A dns takes a form similar to those below and will be provided by your new hosting account.

        ns1.yournameserver
        ns2.yournameserver
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  • Profile picture of the author TomBuck
    Sorry didn't get what you just said.

    I have got the domain now from namecheap I am going to head over to hostgator now. And get a hatchling hosting package.
    Is that right? If I come across any more problems I will post on here.
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    • Profile picture of the author Kay King
      You need to "get it" - and you will by the time you set up your site.

      It's easy if you look at the "picture".

      You buy a hosting account with hostgator - they send you an email telling you what the DNS is for your hosting.

      Then you will go to the site where you registered your domain and you will change the DNS servers for your domain to the two lines of text provided to you by hostgator.

      Once you have made the change it takes from a few hours to a few days for that change to be recognized all over the web (propagate) so don't panic if you can't see your site immediately because there is a time factor there.

      Once you have everything set up - when you search for your domain name, the DNS you entered automatically points to your hosting and your site.

      Domain Name Server - simply means "where my domain is served/hosted"

      If you are still unsure, get your hosting account and there are good tutorials on HG explaining how to change the DNS.

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      • Profile picture of the author TomBuck
        Originally Posted by Kay King View Post

        You need to "get it" - and you will by the time you set up your site.

        It's easy if you look at the "picture".

        You buy a hosting account with hostgator - they send you an email telling you what the DNS is for your hosting.

        Then you will go to the site where you registered your domain and you will change the DNS servers for your domain to the two lines of text provided to you by hostgator.

        Once you have made the change it takes from a few hours to a few days for that change to be recognized all over the web (propagate) so don't panic if you can't see your site immediately because there is a time factor there.

        Once you have everything set up - when you search for your domain name, the DNS you entered automatically points to your hosting and your site.

        Domain Name Server - simply means "where my domain is served/hosted"

        If you are still unsure, get your hosting account and there are good tutorials on HG explaining how to change the DNS.

        kay
        Stunning. Get it completely. I am going to post back in about 10 mins to show you what I have done and then can you say if it will work after the time delay thing.?

        Thanks for the other comments too
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    • Profile picture of the author Kevin Marshall
      Originally Posted by TomBuck View Post

      Sorry didn't get what you just said.

      I have got the domain now from namecheap I am going to head over to hostgator now. And get a hatchling hosting package.
      Is that right? If I come across any more problems I will post on here.
      I have a Hostgator account too. All you need is the name server from Hostgator. Ignore everything else.

      Look up your hostgator emails you got when you signed up for your Hostgator account. You should have received the name of your nameservers in one of the first emails you got from Hostgator.

      I was in your position when I first setup my domains and hosting. I was extremely frustrated trying to figure all of this stuff out, so I know exactly how you feel!
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      • Profile picture of the author Melodican
        Originally Posted by Kevin Marshall View Post

        I have a Hostgator account too. All you need is the name server from Hostgator. Ignore everything else.

        Look up your hostgator emails you got when you signed up for your Hostgator account. You should have received the name of your nameservers in one of the first emails you got from Hostgator.

        I was in your position when I first setup my domains and hosting. I was extremely frustrated trying to figure all of this stuff out, so I know exactly how you feel!
        It's also on the sidebar of your cpanel.... Here are the standard hostgator nameservers:


        1st Nameserver: ns****.hostgator.com
        2nd Nameserver: ns****.hostgator.com




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  • Profile picture of the author TomBuck
    Okay so here is the situation.

    I have set up hosting in hostgator and I have got my domain from namecheap. I went to namecheap but couldn't find where to do this (Then you will go to the site where you registered your domain and you will change the DNS servers for your domain to the two lines of text provided to you by hostgator.)

    ... Thanks.
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    • Profile picture of the author Kay King
      You are getting there - take a deep breath. This is one of those questions where once you understand the process you know how simple it is - but when you haven't done it before it looks daunting.

      NameCheap.com - Demo: Changing DNS for your domain (Interactive Demos) - Knowledgebase
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    • Profile picture of the author rosetrees
      Originally Posted by TomBuck View Post

      Okay so here is the situation.

      I have set up hosting in hostgator and I have got my domain from namecheap. I went to namecheap but couldn't find where to do this (Then you will go to the site where you registered your domain and you will change the DNS servers for your domain to the two lines of text provided to you by hostgator.)

      ... Thanks.
      I told you exactly what to do and where to find it in post 4 above
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  • Profile picture of the author TomBuck
    Thanks lol and yeah just sent you a private message but dw now.
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  • Profile picture of the author TomBuck
    Much love that was really annoying me thanks
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