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05-26-2008, 12:23 PM #1Junior Guru Wannabe
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REGISTRAR vs. HOST - Quick Newbie Question
Okay, now don't laugh because this is kind of a dumb question lol . . .
When I host my domain ►am I forced to use the Host as my Registrar . . . or can I keep (Godaddy, Network Solutions, etc.) as my Registrar?
Thanks guys!
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Oh wait wait! One other question . . .
Suppose I am using the Free Email address provided by (in this case Godaddy) with my domain. ►Will I still be able to use the Godaddy-managed email address?or will that vanish and have to be reestablished with the new host?
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05-26-2008, 12:25 PM #2Retired Moderator
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You can still use your registar and email, but if you are getting new hosting, you may need to change the A records to point to your new hosting company's IP.
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05-26-2008, 12:30 PM #3Junior Guru Wannabe
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Thanks!
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05-26-2008, 01:00 PM #4Web Hosting Master
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05-26-2008, 01:30 PM #5Junior Guru Wannabe
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05-26-2008, 01:43 PM #6Aspiring Evangelist
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you could also update the dns of your domain to the new host
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05-26-2008, 01:56 PM #7We do WordPress!
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they can't yank your domain from a 3rd party registrar without your permission. the best way to protect yourself against this is to lock your domain.
when setting up a new hosting account, you will have to log into your registrar's site and change the dns to point to new host, but even by doing this, you are not giving control over to your host.
I know that sneaky hosts and others will try to move domains around and, in the past, have been able to do so because the domains are unlocked. whenever possible, lock your domain, make sure your info is up-to-date, and don't use any email associated with host as your contact. That way they can't access and approve any emails that come in from registrar.▐ hostingDifferent---We're hostingDifferent.™
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05-26-2008, 03:05 PM #8Junior Guru Wannabe
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05-26-2008, 07:10 PM #9Web Hosting Master
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Oops, I should've been more clear.
You're not forced to use your host to register and manage your domain registration. In fact, many people will tell you to register your domain name with a real registrar (like Go Daddy, Moniker, etc.) and sign-up for hosting with a host like Hostgator or so.
In being able to possibly use Go Daddy's free email service, that's the part I suggest you ask them for any so-called restrictions or limitations whether you'll be able to use it or not together with your separate host. It's a bit techie if you're not familiar with DNS records and all, but it's all possible if you're willing to learn.
HTH.