Can you have a domain without a server?

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Can you have a domain without a server?

Yes, you can register the domain name without hosting the site but it won’t be seen to others. You can sell it later at various sites available on the internet.

Do you ever own your domain?

Whoever is the legal owner of your domain name, that person has total control over it including – what Web site it points to, what domain name registrar maintains it, changing information about your domain name account, controlling who administers it, and being able to sell it.

How do I setup my own domain name server?

Set up more name servers:

  1. On your computer, sign in to Google Domains.
  2. Select the name of your domain.
  3. At the top left, click Menu. DNS.
  4. At the top of the page, click Custom.
  5. In the “Name Servers” field, enter a custom name server.
  6. Click Add Add another name server.
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Is it possible to buy domain name only and not hosting?

Yes, it is possible to buy domain only and you can just point your domain to your other hosting provider. But, most hosting company offer domain and also hosting. Moreover, they can offer you FREE domain name if you host your site with them.

Is there a way to get my domain from this company?

The question is is there a way of getting my domain from this company. Short answer is no. If they own the domain, they have control of it. This is why it’s best to have a domain in your own ownership regardless of what you’re doing with your website.

Is the domain registrar displayed on my website a reseller?

The domain registrar displayed may be just a reseller, though, and if this is the case, you’ll have to do some additional digging and look up your URL at the reseller’s website to hopefully find the original provider. I show this in action in my video above.

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How do I find out if a domain name is for sale?

So start by pulling up the website to see what shows up. They may say outright that the domain is for sale, and include contact information or a form you can fill out. Or in some cases where the domain is in active use, you’ll be able to find contact information on the website’s Contact or About page.