Buy and register a domain

An internet domain is the name under which a website can be accessed on the internet. Every website or internet service has a unique number, the so-called IP address. However, as it is difficult to remember and distinguish long numbers, domain names were introduced. This is a freely selectable word that is separated from the top-level domain by a dot. The word or domain in conjunction with the top-level domain can only be registered once worldwide in order to ensure a unique assignment to a unique IP address. When someone wants to visit a website, they enter the domain name into the browser. The browser then automatically searches for the associated IP address and displays the content of the website. Domains are also used to create individual and unique email addresses. An email address typically consists of a username followed by an @ symbol and the domain extension. To summarize, an Internet domain is an important part of the Internet that makes it easy and intuitive to find websites and online services.

A domain cannot be purchased forever, but can only be used for a limited period of time depending on the conditions of the respective registry. Once the registration period has expired, the domain must be renewed in order to continue using it. However, it is possible to own a domain for a longer period of time by renewing it regularly and paying the corresponding fees. Many domain registrars also offer automatic renewal options to ensure that the domain does not accidentally expire and is lost.

The price of a domain depends primarily on the desired top-level domain. Prices vary greatly depending on availability and popularity. Netcup offers many different top-level domains at very reasonable annual fees.

If you want to buy an assigned domain, you must contact the current owner and submit a purchase offer. As a rule, buying a domain that has already been assigned is considerably more expensive than buying a new domain, as the current holder is very likely to demand a higher price for the domain. In addition, the current owner may not want to sell the desired domain. If you buy an assigned domain, make sure that all conditions are met by the seller and that the domain is successfully transferred to you.