Domains

Domains

Buying a Domain from Elest.io

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In today's fast-paced digital world, establishing a strong online presence is crucial for businesses, individuals, and creative projects alike. One of the foundational steps in building this presence is securing a domain name that reflects your brand, vision, or purpose. In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of purchasing a domain from Elest.io, a trusted domain registration platform known for its user-friendly interface and reliable services.

Why Choose Elest.io?

Elest.io stands out as a reputable domain registration platform for several reasons:

1. Simplicity and User-Friendly Experience: Navigating through the domain purchasing process can be intimidating, especially for newcomers. Elest.io's intuitive interface makes the process easy, even for those with minimal technical experience.

2. Wide Range of Domain Extensions: Elest.io offers a diverse selection of domain extensions, from the classic ".com" to more specialized options like ".io," ".tech," and ".app." This ensures you'll find a domain that aligns perfectly with your project's identity.

3. Transparent Pricing: Transparent pricing is a hallmark of Elest.io's approach. You won't encounter hidden fees or surprises during the checkout process. What you see is what you pay.

Step-by-Step Guide to Purchasing a Domain from Elest.io:


Step 1: Navigate to Elest.io
Visit the Elest.io website and navigate to domains inside the  "Features" Tab https://elest.io/domains use the search bar to input your desired domain name. The platform will instantly display available domain options.

Step 2: Choose Your Domain
Select the domain name that best suits your needs. Keep in mind that shorter, memorable names are often more effective. If your first choice isn't available, Elest.io might suggest alternatives that maintain the essence of your original idea.
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Step 3: Check Availability and Pricing
Elest.io will provide real-time information about the availability of your chosen domain name.
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Step 4: Purchase
When you're happy with your choice and it's available, click the "Purchase" button, which will take you to the Elestio dashboard where you may complete the rest of the process.
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Step 5: Review and Proceed
You can evaluate your domain pricing and alternative domain options here. Then, after reviewing, click the "Proceed" button to move on to the next stage.
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Step 6: Personal Details and Year Selection.

Elest.io takes data security seriously, so you can rest assured that your information is in safe hands.

Review and update your personal information to make sure it is complete and accurate. Choose how many years you wish to register your domain for as well. Using the renewal domain option after acquiring a domain, you may easily change the registration year.
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After clicking the "Purchase" button, you will be asked to confirm your purchase by reviewing the domain name, price, and number of years. Click the "Confirm" button to confirm the purchase.
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It will just take a few seconds for your domain to be purchased and added to your project's Domains list🚀

How to Transfer your Domains from GoDaddy /others to elestio

If you desire to transfer your domain to Elestio, here is a comprehensive, step-by-step guide that will enable you to successfully migrate your domains to Elestio while effortlessly continuing to develop your online presence.
Before initiating the domain transfer process, ensure you have completed the following steps:
Step 1. Unlock the domain in your GoDaddy account

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Step 2. Get an authorization code

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Step 3. Use the elestio domain transfer page to initiate your transfer.
Step 4. Confirm the domain transfer at GoDaddy.com

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 Celebrate! Your domain is now safe and sound in your elestio account 🚀

Transferring your domains from GoDaddy to elestio can be a straightforward process when following the steps mentioned above. Remember to prepare in advance, backup essential domain settings, and ensure your domain is eligible for transfer. 

This guide is intended for GoDaddy users; however, it can also be applied to other service providers. You may begin the transfer process on your provider's account and subsequently proceed with step 3 to execute it on elestio.

How to Renew a Domain on Elestio?

It is always best to renew a domain name before it expires so there is no interruption in service and there is no risk of losing ownership of the domain name.

You can renew a domain for a minimum of 1 year and up to a maximum of 10 (you cannot exceed 10 years). 

You can renew your domain by following these simple steps:

Step 1: Navigate to the Domains page from the left sidebar.

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Step 2: Choose your domain from the list that you want to renew.

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Step 3: In the Domain Renewals row, click the Show Setting button.

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Step 4: Now you can review the domain's renewal pricing and select the number of years you want to renew before clicking the Renew domain button to proceed.

Step 5: After selecting "Renew Domain," a confirmation window will now open where you can review the cost and number of years you choose.

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Step 6: By clicking the Accept button, you can confirm the renewal.

Your domain will be renewed in a few seconds after you accept the renewal.  🚀

How can I change the name server for elestio domains?

Nameservers are the first thing domain names look to when they need to know where the content of a site is located. Nameservers dictate the DNS, which means you have to set up the DNS records with your nameserver provider.

If you use elestio nameservers, then elestio manages and hosts your DNS, and everything DNS-related needs to be set up in your elestio account. If you do not use elestio domain nameservers then we do NOT manage your DNS, and you will need to set up the DNS records with your nameserver provider.

In order to manage DNS records or use URL forwarding through elestio, you will need to use our default nameservers which are:
You can add the default elestio nameservers or point others by following the instructions below:

Step 1: Navigate to the Domains page from the left sidebar.

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Step 2: Select your domain from the list to change the name server record.

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Step 3: In the Domain overview, click the Security tab.

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Step 4: Now, In the NameServers row, click the Edit NameServers button.

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Step 5: You can add or update your name server record here. To save your changes, click the Update information button.

Locking/unlocking a domain

The domain lock is an added layer of security to guard against unauthorized domain transfers. You can lock or unlock your domain by following the instructions below:

Step 1: Navigate to the Domains page from the left sidebar.

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Step 2: Select your domain from the list to change the setting of the lock/unlock domain.

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Step 3: In the Domain overview, click the Security tab.

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Step 4: Now, In the Domain Lock row, click the Toggle Switch to lock/unlock the domain.

Once the switch to "lock/unlock" the domain has been flipped, a confirmation window will now open, allowing you to confirm the operation by clicking the "Lock" or "Unlock" button.

As soon as you confirm the action, your domain's Lock/Unlock settings will change.

This only affects transfers, so it is best to leave a domain name locked unless you are about to transfer it to another registrar. 

Why won't my domain name unlock?

ICANN, the group that regulates the distribution of domain names, has a very strict rule that domain names cannot be transferred to another registrar within 60 days of the date they were registered or transferred to a new registrar. This is done to prevent fraud. Unfortunately, since this is an ICANN rule and not an elestio rule, there is no way we can remove the 60-day hold.

The good news is that you can fully use your site while the domain name is locked. Your hosting provider or website builder will give you either name servers or DNS records to point to the domain name.