This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to register a premium domain name through the Trustname platform. It covers everything from creating an account to completing the final purchase.
Key Takeaways
- Process – The registration process involves creating a Trustname account, searching for a desired premium domain, and then proceeding to checkout.
- Pricing – The price of a premium domain varies based on factors like its length, keyword relevance, and the chosen top-level domain (TLD).
- Privacy – Trustname offers a proxy service to register the domain in a partnercompany's name, which keeps your personal contact information private from the public WHOIS database.
- Duration – It is recommended to register a premium domain for a longer duration, as this can prevent accidental expiration and may also come with a discount.
- Renewal – To avoid losing a valuable premium domain, it is highly advisable to enable the auto-renewal feature.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Premium domain names are high-quality domain names. They often come with a high price tag because of their brevity, keyword relevance, and brandability. At Trustname, we offer a wide selection of premium domain names that can be registered and managed through our website. Follow these steps to find and register a premium domain name on Trustname.
How To Register a Premium Domain On Trustname
- Create an account
Log in to the customer portal using your Trustname credentials. If you don’t already have an account with us, go to Trustname.com and click on the ‘join now’ button at the top-right corner of the home page user.
Next, follow the prompts to create your account. After filling out all the required fields, you’ll receive a confirmation code via email. Copy and paste this code into the required field to complete your account creation process. Voila! You’re already a Trustname user.
- Find your premium domain name
To find a premium domain, use the domain search feature on Trustname.com. You’ll find this right on your dashboard like this
Type in your desired domain in the search bar and hit the search icon. If the domain is available, you’ll see all the options for gTLDs to choose from. So, even if you don’t find a domain name with the .com TLD, you can select other alternatives. However, if the domain isn’t available, you’ll need to consider other options.
- Review Pricing
Premium domains are valued differently and, as a result, have varying prices. Single-word or exact-match domains, for instance, have high brand potential and will be priced higher than other domains. Also, expect to pay more if the domain has a .com TLD or other gTLD. Ensure you review the list of available options and compare prices before making a decision.
- Register the Domain
Once you’ve selected a premium domain, click the ‘buy’ icon beside it to proceed with the registration.
You’ll be required to fill out details for the registrant, administration, technical, and billing.
[Component][List][Number] Custom - For the registrant details, you’ll need to provide your full name, address, and phone number. Use your personal details, as they will be used to contact you regarding any information related to your domain name.
- The administrative section is for the person managing the domain (it can be the same as the registrant details)
- The technical section is for the person responsible for all technical aspects of your domain.
- For the billing contact, provide details for the individual responsible for all payment-related issues.
Alternatively, under Contact Info, you can click on ‘Use a pre-defined contact’ and we’ll register your domain name in the name of Perfect Privacy LLC, our partner proxy company. This ensures the utmost privacy, as your contact details will never be made public in the WHOIS database.
This is the first layer of our Two-Tier domain privacy, and to use these details across all contacts, click on ‘Use for all contact types’
Click ‘Continue’ until all the fields are filled up and click on ‘Go to checkout’ in the top right corner.Read more - Why Trustname registers domains in the name of Perfect Privacy LLC
After filling in this data, click ‘Continue to Checkout’ to finalize your registration process. You’ll be redirected to a page to enter your billing address. If it’s the same as the one on your contact details, just click the ‘Same as my contact address’ button
- For the registrant details, you’ll need to provide your full name, address, and phone number. Use your personal details, as they will be used to contact you regarding any information related to your domain name.
- Select domain duration
Next, choose the duration for your domain registration. You can register your domain for a minimum of one year and a maximum of ten years. Since you’re opting for a premium domain, it’s advisable to register the domain for a long-term period to prevent it from expiring unexpectedly. If this happens, you might not be able to recover your domain. Plus, Trustname offers discounts for a longer duration
Tip: Remember to enable auto-renewal to prevent losing your premium domain after it expires.
- Complete your purchase
Pay for your domain using your credit/debit card. You can also choose your wallet balance if you already have funds in your Trustname wallet
Once the payment is successful, you’ll receive a confirmation email with your order details and domain registration status[Component][Notice] Wrapper - Info Some niche-specific gTLDs like.LAW and A. NK and geo TLDs have strict eligibility criteria, and you’ll need to provide extra documentation before registering the domains. If you wish to acquire these types of domains, please contact our customer support team for guidance through the process.
FAQs
Anyone can buy and own a premium domain name. Once you see a domain name that’s valuable for your brand or has high potential, you can purchase it immediately as long as you satisfy all the requirements.
Premium domain names are expensive because of their inherent value. They are often short (sometimes single-word or, at most, double), brandable, and easy to recall. Additionally, some domain names have a rich history and are associated with prominent organizations that have established authority and credibility. All of this culminates in the domain's value, and as a result, affects its price.
When you purchase a domain name and register it on Trustname, it is transferred to your account for management. We offer an intuitive domain management portal, along with advanced tools, to help you manage your domain effectively.