CNAME records use a domain prefix, such as blog or shop , to connect your domain to a different domain. If you need to add a domain prefix that connects to an IP address , simply add a subdomain .Example: the most common CNAME is www , with the @ symbol inserted in the Value field. This way, www.mycoolnewbusiness.com will load on the same page as the root domain mycoolnewbusiness.com .Log in to your Hostrean domain portfolio. (Need help logging in? Find your password or username).Select an individual domain to access the Domain Settings page.Select DNS to view your DNS records.Select Add new record , and then select CNAME from the Type menu.Enter the details for your new CNAME record.Name : The hostname or record prefix, without the domain, such as blog or shop . The Name must follow these parameters:Periods (.) are allowed, but not as the first or last character.Consecutive points are not allowed (…)You cannot start or end with a hyphen (-).You cannot include the @ symbol.It cannot be used by another registry.63 characters on a line, not separated by periods (.) Example: 63characters.63characters.coolexample.comMaximum of 255 characters.Value : the URL defined as the host's destination. Type @ to point directly to your root domain.TTL (Time to Live) : The period that the server should cache information before updating it. The default setting is 1 hour.(Optional) Select Add more records to add multiple DNS records at once. If you change your mind, select Delete to remove records that have not yet been saved.Select Save to add your record. If you added multiple records at the same time, select Save all records .Domains with Domain Protection require additional identity verification. If two-step verification (2SV) has been enabled for at least 24 hours, enter the code we sent via SMS or enter the code from the authenticator app. Otherwise, enter the one-time password we sent to the email address in your Hostrean account.Most DNS changes take effect within an hour, but it can take up to 48 hours for them to be updated globally.

Your domain name lets people quickly understand why you're online (and why you're awesome). Find and register the perfect domain now to attract more attention and visitors.Select a question to see its answer.How can I register a domain with Hostrean?What if the domain I want is already in use?Which domains are available for registration?Why do some domains cost more?What is included in my domain registration?Are there any limitations or restrictions?How can I register a domain with Hostrean?Find your domain on the Hostrean homepage using the domain search field. When you find the domain you want and it's available for registration, add it to your cart and complete your purchase.Which domains are available for registration?Hostrean offers hundreds of domain extensions for registration, and you may be familiar with some of the most popular extensions, such as .com, .net, and .info. But there are hundreds of other domains available for purchase, such as .design, .shop, and .today. These are known as gTLDs, or generic top-level domains, and refer to the extension at the end of a website's address, such as .com, .org, or .net. Generic top-level domains can be purchased and used by anyone and are not restricted to a geographic region.Country code top-level domains (ccTLDs) are unique to different countries, such as .uk for the United Kingdom, .jp for Japan, and .au for Australia. Some ccTLDs have residency restrictions, such as requiring registrants to reside in or be located in a specific country or region. Other ccTLDs, such as .it for Italy, allow anyone to purchase them but require a trustee service if the registrant, or domain owner, is not located in a particular country or region. Finally, some ccTLDs can be registered by anyone, such as .co for Colombia or .ai for Anguilla, which have no residency requirements, so you can purchase .ai domains for use with artificial intelligence projects or businesses.There are also rTLDs, or restricted top-level domains, such as .aero, .edu, .mil, .museum, .name, and .pro. These domains require the registrant to represent a specific type of entity or belong to a particular community. For example, the .name TLD is reserved for individuals, and .edu is reserved for educational entities.

Your online presence can be comprised of different elements, including your domain name, website or hosted content, and email address. But what is the difference between these elements, and how does this affect your online presence?Select a question to see its answer:What is a domain name?What is web hosting?What is email hosting?Why is the difference important?What is a domain name?A domain, like coolexample.com , is a series of human-readable letters and numbers that translate to an Internet Protocol, or IP, address. When entered into a browser's address bar, a domain can direct an internet user to your website. You can think of a domain as the physical address of your house—it's the specific location, or piece of land, that you will use to build your house.To reach this location, you must register a domain through a domain registrar. A domain registrar is an accredited organization, such as Hostrean, that facilitates domain registration for the public. The person who registers a domain is called the registrant. The registrant holds a registered domain in exchange for a registration fee and risks losing the domain if the fee is not paid.What is web hosting?A common way to use a domain is to connect it to a website so that users can visit it. To operate a website, you must make its files and content accessible through a web hosting company. A web hosting company hosts and provides your website's files and content, allowing you to make your website's content accessible to the world.You can have your domain registered with a different company than your hosting company, so it's important to know where to manage each element. For example, if you need to change the contact information on your domain, you go to the domain name registrar, but if you have a problem with an image on your website, you go to your host. Many people prefer to have all aspects of their online presence handled by one company for easier management, but others prefer separation for various reasons.What is email hosting?Email hosting is a service that stores your email messages and files on a server. These servers manage the sending and receiving of emails. You can use free email hosting providers like Gmail and Yahoo, or you can set up a custom email address with your domain.Your registered domain, website hosting, and email hosting can be from different companies. You can also keep everything with the same company, usually in a bundled option when registering a domain or setting up web hosting.Why is the difference important?Domains, websites, and email addresses are all pieces of a stronger online presence. Having a personalized email address and website depends on having a domain. Visitors arrive at your website by entering your domain into their browser's address bar and send emails to your personalized address. You can have a domain without an email address or website, but you can't have an email address or website without a domain.Knowing the difference between your domain, web hosting, and email is important for monitoring your online presence. You need to be able to determine where a problem might be coming from, such as whether it's your email or your domain that's having issues. If you have your domain, web hosting, and email from different companies, you'll also need to know which company to contact to fix problems or manage your services.

Forward your registered domain with Hostrean and direct visitors to a different page when they visit your domain. Forwarding is useful when you've already built a website elsewhere or if you want to connect your domain to a social media page.Note: HTTPS forwarding is now automatically applied to your domain when you configure it following these steps. With this new feature, there's nothing more you need to do, and your domain forwarding will be more reliable and secure. Log in to your Hostrean domain portfolio. (Need help logging in? Find your password or username.)Select an individual domain to access the Domain Settings page.Select DNS and then Routing .Select Add routing .Domain : Add forwarding to your root domain, such as coolexample.com.Subdomain : Add forwarding to your subdomain, such as subdomain.coolexample.com.If you are setting up forwarding on your subdomain, select the subdomain you want to forward. We will automatically update the subdomain's DNS if it already exists, or add the subdomain if it doesn't already.Choose http:// or https:// as the destination URL . Note: This option applies to the destination URL, where your domain will be redirected. For example, coolexample.com can be redirected to https://mycoolnewbusiness.com or http://mycoolexample.com depending on what you select.Enter the destination URL that will redirect your domain. We will send visitors to this address when they type your domain into their browser's address bar, and you must follow these instructions.The first and last character must be a number or letter.Periods (.) are supported.Maximum of 1,000 charactersConsecutive periods (…) are not supported.Underscores (_) are not supported.Choose the type of referral:Permanent (301) : Sends users to the destination URL and requests that search engines display the content of the new site as the permanent location of the domain.Temporary (302) : A temporary change that redirects both users and search engines to the new desired location for a limited period, until the redirection is removed.Redirecting with masking : sends visitors from your domain to the destination URL, but keeps your domain in the browser's address bar. It also allows you to insert meta tags to transmit information to search engines. Note: some websites do not support masking and may not display the destination website correctly.(Optional) If you chose Masked Forwarding , select Next , enter the details in at least one of the fields, and click Save .Title : A short phrase (maximum 80 characters) that is displayed in the browser tab and in search results.Description : A brief explanation (maximum 150 characters) about your website to display in search engine results.Keywords : A list of keywords (maximum 500 characters) that describes the content and purpose of your website.Click Save to apply your new forwarding settings.Domains with Domain Protection require additional identity verification. If two-step verification (2SV) has been enabled for at least 24 hours, enter the code we sent via SMS or enter the code from the authenticator app. Otherwise, enter the one-time password we sent to the email address in your Hostrean account.We will automatically update your domain to Hostrean's name servers if they are not on our server. Most DNS updates take effect within an hour, but it can take up to 48 hours.

By transferring your domain to Hostrean, you secure the remaining time on your registration, and we add another year of free registration. Only your domain will be transferred, but our expert guides can also help you transfer your email and website to Hostrean. There are special instructions for transferring .uk , .ca , .eu , .es , .se , and .au domains to Hostrean.Note: Domains cannot be transferred within 60 days of new registration, transfer, or changes to contact information if the current registrant has opted to apply a 60-day hold when approving the changes .Before we beginTo avoid problems with the transfer, follow these steps with your current registrar before starting the transfer to Hostrean.Unlock the domain at your current registrar. This will allow you to transfer the domain from your current registrar to Hostrean.Obtain the authorization code for the domains. The authorization code may also be called an EPP code, transfer code, or transfer key. Your current registrar can help you obtain the code.Please confirm your domain's contact information. The administrator's contact information may be used to maintain contact during the transfer process.Note: On June 15, 2023, Squarespace announced its intention to purchase domain registrations and related customer accounts from Google Domains. This is your chance to transfer your domains to the world's leading domain registrar and take advantage of Hostrean's competitive pricing and worldwide customer support. Read the information to prepare for transferring your Google domain to Hostrean.Request the domain transfer.Once everything is ready, it's time to request the transfer and move the domain to your Hostrean account.Go to the Hostrean transfer page and search for your domain.If your domain is already registered with Hostrean, we will show you an account transfer option to move your domain to another Hostrean account.Your domain must be unlocked. A green status bar will appear if we can confirm that your domain is unlocked.Click Update Status to update the unlock status, and we will double-check if the domain is unlocked.Enter your domain's authorization code. You can obtain the authorization code from your current registrar.Did you enter the wrong information? Don't worry! You can edit the authorization code in your account later.Click Continue when the unlock and authorization sections show green status bars.If you click on Update status , you can proceed to the next step without having to select Continue .Choose a Domain Protection option and select Add protection . If you choose not to add Domain Protection, click No, thanks .Complete the checkout process to officially begin the domain transfer.Most domain transfers take five to seven days to complete. If we are unable to process your transfer, we will send you an email, and you can check the status of your transfer at any time in your Hostrean account.

It is possible to transfer a domain name from your account to another account, both at Hostrean, as long as the domain is eligible. Domains will not qualify for transfer between accounts if a contact update approval is pending , if it expires within a day, if it has already expired , or if it already has a pending transfer .Domains transferred to another account will retain all current DNS settings, but any connected products, such as a website or email, will not be transferred with the domain.Log in to your Hostrean domain portfolio. (Need help logging in? Find your password or username).Select an individual domain to access the Domain Settings page.In the Transfer section, select Transfer to another Hostrean account . Note: To proceed with the transfer process, representatives must be authorized to transfer access to the selected domains.Enter the new email address of the account owner and type it again to confirm.(Optional) Enter the new customer number for the account owner.If you enter a customer number, the email address you enter must match the email address associated with the account for that customer number.Choose Yes or No to determine if you want the current contact information from the eligible domains to be copied to the new account.Select Send transfer request .Domains with Domain Protection require additional identity verification. If two-step verification (2SV) has been enabled for at least 24 hours, enter the code we sent via SMS or enter the code from the authenticator app. Otherwise, enter the one-time password we sent to the email address in your Hostrean account.The transfer has begun, and now the recipient needs to accept the domains into their account. Select View my transfers to check other pending transfers, or select View my domains to return to the Domain Portfolio.Required: Remind the recipient to check their email and accept the domain transfer within 10 days. The account transfer will expire if the domain is not accepted within 10 days.

Renew your domains manually before they expire from your account. First, check the renewal cost by customizing your domain's columns. If your domain has already expired, you can try to recover it .Log in to your Hostrean domain portfolio. (Need help logging in? Find your password or username).Select an individual domain to access the Domain Settings page.Click on Renew now on the Renew card.Choose your renewal settings and click Continue .Check the box next to Enable automatic renewal to renew your domain automatically.Complete the renewal of your domains when you finalize your purchase.The updated due date will appear in your account within 90 minutes.

Protecting your Hostrean domain is an essential part of managing your online presence. You already protect your website with an SSL certificate, so why not protect your domain as well? We have different levels of Domain Protection to keep your domain secure.Domain Privacy is automatically added to all eligible domains registered with Hostrean. Domain Privacy automatically replaces your domain's contact information with data from our privacy partner, Domains By Proxy®. However, protecting your domain is more than just keeping your contact information private. To help protect your domain, Domain Protection prevents unauthorized domain actions, such as DNS transfer or updates, and prevents accidental expiration if your registered credit card expires.