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Put your website online: from domain to hosting
From an idea to a live website in a few steps. Here is the path from an empty domain name to a site people can visit.
Step 1: register your domain
Pick a name and extension and register it. Not sure which extension? See .eu, .be or .com. Search and register on our domain names page.
Step 2: choose hosting
You need somewhere to store your site. For most sites, web hosting is the easy, managed choice. Need full control? Consider a VPS.
Step 3: connect domain and hosting
Point your domain to your hosting with the right nameservers or DNS records, so visitors reach your site. See setting nameservers.
Step 4: build and secure
Upload your site or install a CMS, set up your e-mail, and make sure your SSL certificate is active so your site runs on https.
Frequently asked questions
How long before my site is live? Registration is instant; DNS changes can take a few hours to propagate.
Do I need technical skills? Web hosting with a CMS keeps it approachable; we are happy to help if you get stuck.
Can I start with just a domain? Yes, and forward it to a placeholder until your site is ready.
More questions
Web hosting or VPS: what do you need?
Torn between shared hosting and your own server? We help you choose.
Web hosting: track your usage and upgrade
Keep an eye on storage, mailboxes and usage, and move to a bigger plan when needed.
Manage your VPS: restart, stop, rebuild and snapshots
Full control from the panel: start and stop your server, reinstall, or take snapshots.
Set up e-mail on your domain (mailboxes and MX)
Create mailboxes and make sure e-mail for your domain arrives correctly.