-   Domain Email Hosting

Although many people purchase domain names to set up a web site, more and more Internet users are purchasing domain names for only their email accounts. Knowing how to purchase a domain name and finding a web host is vital information for those wishing to set up an email account.

Purchasing a Domain Name

Companies that sell domain names, must be registered with iCann (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers.) Register your domain name under your own name. If you let the host register for you, it could be difficult to keep your domain name if later you want to change hosts.

When you register your domain name, make sure the domain name registrar sends out a notice when your domain name is about to expire. You would be very disappointed if your email account suddenly disappears.

Find out from your future web host the Primary Name Server and Secondary Name Server. You will be asked to list these when you go to register your domain name. If you haven't yet chosen a web host, then you can park your domain name with your domain name registrar until you have found a host.