Registering a domain with WP Performance Hosting

WP Performance Hosting can help customers register domain names for websites, hosting services and online stores.

A domain name is the address people use to visit your website, such as:

example.com

Domain registration may be available during the hosting order process or through the client portal.

When to register a new domain

You may need to register a new domain if:

• You are starting a new website

• You are launching a new business

• You do not already own a domain

• You want a new domain for a specific website or project

• You want your domain and hosting managed from the same client portal

If you already own a domain, you may not need to register a new one. You may be able to connect your existing domain to WP Performance Hosting instead.

Registering a domain during an order

When ordering an eligible hosting service, you may be given the option to register a domain during the order process.

During the order process, you may need to:

• Search for the domain name you want

• Choose an available domain extension

• Confirm the domain spelling carefully

• Add the domain to your order

• Complete payment

• Follow any domain registration or verification steps required

Check the spelling of the domain carefully before ordering. Once a domain is registered, it usually cannot be changed, renamed or refunded simply because of a spelling mistake.

Registering a domain through the client portal

Existing customers may also be able to register or manage domains through the client portal.

Client portal link:

https://client.wpperformancehosting.com/

After logging in, look for the domain registration or domain management options available in your account.

Available options may vary depending on your account, services and domain availability.

Domain availability

A domain can only be registered if it is available.

If the domain you want is already registered by someone else, you may need to choose:

• A different domain name

• A different domain extension

• A shorter or longer variation

• A different business or project name

For example, if example.com is not available, you may need to consider another suitable option.

Eligible included domains

Some selected annual hosting plans may include an eligible standard domain while the annual hosting plan remains active.

Included domain offers may be limited by:

• Hosting plan type

• Billing cycle

• Domain extension

• Domain availability

• Current offer terms

• Renewal rules

• Eligibility requirements

cPanel Hosting annual plans do not include a free domain.

Check the current plan details before ordering.

Country-specific and special domains

Some domain extensions may have different pricing, eligibility rules or registration requirements.

This may include domains such as:

• .com.au

• .au

• .ca

• .co.uk

• Premium domains

• Special or restricted domain extensions

Country-specific, premium or restricted domains may cost more than standard domains and may require additional information or manual review.

Domain registration is separate from website content

Registering a domain does not automatically create a website.

A domain name needs to be connected to hosting before it can display your website.

Depending on your setup, this may involve:

• Connecting the domain to your hosting service

• Updating nameservers

• Updating DNS records

• Setting up SSL

• Checking website loading

• Checking email records if email is used

If you order hosting and a domain together, some setup may be handled as part of the hosting setup process.

Domain registration is separate from email setup

Registering a domain does not automatically create email mailboxes.

If your hosting plan includes cPanel email, you may be able to create email addresses using your domain after the hosting and DNS setup is ready.

Email setup may require:

• cPanel email mailbox creation

• MX records

• SPF records

• DKIM records

• DMARC records

• Webmail or email app setup

Manual Email Setup may be available if hands-on mailbox or email DNS setup is required.

Domain renewals

Domains are registered for a set period, usually one year or more depending on the domain and order.

To keep using a domain, it must be renewed before it expires.

If a domain expires, your website, email and related services may stop working.

Customers are responsible for keeping account details, billing details and renewal notices up to date.

Before registering a domain

Before registering a domain, check:

• The spelling is correct

• The domain matches your business or project

• The domain extension is suitable

• You understand the renewal cost

• You know whether it is included with your hosting plan or billed separately

• You know whether you need email mailboxes

• You know whether you already own a suitable domain

Need help choosing a domain?

If you are unsure which domain to register, contact WP Performance Hosting before ordering.

Include:

• Your business name

• The domain name you are considering

• Whether you already own a domain

• Whether you need hosting

• Whether you need email mailboxes

• Whether the domain is for a WordPress website or WooCommerce store

This helps us confirm the most suitable next step before you order.