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Definition: how to register a domain name


To set up one's own Web server, it has to be registered directly with Network Solutions or one of the other accredited registration organizations. If an Internet service provider (ISP) hosts your site, it may handle the registration for you. See Network Solutions and ICANN.

Is a Name Already Taken?
To find out if a domain name is taken, two popular domain name registrars are Network Solutions and Go Daddy.