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The Pocketbook guide to domain names

Everything you wanted to know about domain names and how to use them in quick, easily-digestible posts we will publish regularly for you to share freely.
Why register your own domain name?
Getting started

Why register your own domain name?

A domain name is the departure point for any online presence. Registering your own domain name is a way to guarantee the protection of your brand, and have more online credibility.

by Anaïs - Posted on 01.26.2023
5 min - beginner
Business creation: anticipating the needs of your online presence
Getting started

Business creation: anticipating the needs of your online presence

Have you thought of everything for your new business? Often forgotten, your domain name is the starting point for your online presence.

by Anaïs - Posted on 02.14.2022
10 min - beginner
How do I create a professional email address?
Getting started

How do I create a professional email address?

Gandi offers 2 free 3 GB mailboxes for every domain registered with us. Get your branded domain name and check out our latest tutorial to learn how to make you look more professional online!

by Estelle Chang - Posted on 01.27.2022
5 min - beginner
How to create a website
Getting started Tips for web professionals

How to create a website

Build your website and bring it online in four steps: design and plan, set up your website, choose a theme, and add SSL.

by Andrew - Posted on 09.28.2021
10 min - beginner
Quickshare: a handy way to share domain name management permissions without sharing your login
Getting started Tips for web professionals

Quickshare: a handy way to share domain name management permissions without sharing your login

In our latest video, we show step by step, how to work more efficiently and collaboratively with our Quickshare feature!

by shengmin - Posted on 09.24.2021
5 min - beginner
What is a parked domain name?
Getting started

What is a parked domain name?

When you see that a domain name is parked, what does that mean? Why would someone park a domain and what do you do if you want it?

by Andrew - Posted on 07.06.2021
5 min - beginner
The domain name afterlife
Getting started

The domain name afterlife

When domain names expire, that’s not the end of the story. They continue to live on online in many forms even after they’re gone.

by Andrew - Posted on 06.25.2020
10 min - intermediate
Return from the land of the dead (domains)
Getting started

Return from the land of the dead (domains)

All about the dark art of domain name necromancy—bringing domain names back from the dead—how domains can be resurrected and how to protect yourself.

by Andrew - Posted on 11.14.2019
What is a domain name?
Getting started Tips for web professionals

What is a domain name?

A domain name isn’t just an address for your site, it links a memorable name to an IP address.

by Andrew - Posted on 07.04.2019
Are you ready for the DNS flag day?
Experts insights Tips for web professionals

Are you ready for the DNS flag day?

DNS Flag day is coming up! Are you ready for February 1?

by Gandi News - Posted on 01.29.2019
5 min - intermediate
Secure your domain with two-factor authentication
Getting started Tips for web professionals

Secure your domain with two-factor authentication

To keep your domains and personal data safe and sound, use U2F to protect your account.

by Andrew - Posted on 01.08.2019
Reliably send and receive credible email
Getting started The Gandi Community

Reliably send and receive credible email

In this edition of our Domain name guide, we bring you some tips on using your domain to send professional email.

by Gandi News - Posted on 11.13.2018

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