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<seo title="Difference between Domain Name Registration and Domain Name Hosting" metakeywords="domain registration,domain name registration,domain hosting,domain name hosting, web hosting, www hosting" metadescription="Difference between Domain Name Registration and Domain Name Hosting" /><div align="justify">'''Domain name registration''' and '''web hosting''' are two separate processes, both of which need to be completed before creating a website and making it appear on the Internet.

In simple terms '''a domain must be registered by a domain registrar''' and then that domain name must be '''hosted''' on the Internet '''by a web hosting company'''.

Many companies offer both domain registration and web hosting, but also there are companies that offer either hosting or domain registration. So you have a choice either to register your domain and host your website with the same company or register your domain with one company and host your site with a different one.

Though it sounds simple but in some case it may cause confusion.

'''Domain Name Registration'''

To use the Internet for communication or information look-up, you have to type some address into your browser. These addresses are commonly known as domain names.

If you want to create your own website, you need to think of a name for it. This name then needs to be registered with a domain name registrar to ensure that it is unique and that you are its legal owner.

The domain  name registration process requires choosing a '''domain name extension''' as well. This can be .com, .co.uk, .org, .net etc.

Domain registration should be done by a registrar that is a credible domain registration company. One method of doing this is to check that the domain registrar's website is featured on the '''ICANN (The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) Accredited Registrars list''' 

'''Domain Hosting'''

Once you have registered your domain name with a domain registrar, you can design your website and make it live on the Internet. To do this, you need to buy a web hosting package from a hosting company. Domain hosting is used for storing your web-page files. Once the files are uploaded to the web server your site will become available to all Internet users.

The type of domain hosting will depend on the requirements of your website. The most common web hosting plans are '''Shared Web Hosting''' and '''Dedicated Server Web Hosting'''.

After choosing web-host you need to '''change DNS settings''' in accordance with the info provided by the host.</div>
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