purchasing your domain name Guide

Step-by-step guide: Purchasing your domain names (and setting them up correctly)

Before you buy: Domain name do’s and don’ts

Do

  1. Pick a .com (not a different extension).

  2. Keep the name very specific to your niche.

  3. Keep it as short as possible.

  4. Use normal spellings (example: dog not dawg).

Don’t

  1. Don’t use words that can be easily misinterpreted (like 4 / for / four).

  2. Don’t use “and” in the domain name.

  3. Don’t use confusing spellings, substitutes, or anything people might type wrong.

Step 1: Open the domain search page

  1. Click the link in your reference: “Domain Names” (from “Watch How to purchase your domain names?”).

  2. When the page opens, find the domain search box.

Step 2: Search and add your domains to the cart

  1. In the search box, type the first domain you selected (exact spelling).

  2. If it shows Available, click Add to Cart.

  3. Repeat for your next domain:

    • Search → confirm Available → Add to Cart

  4. Continue until all your domains are added.

Step 3: Go to checkout

  1. Click your Cart (or “Checkout”).

  2. Review that:

    • Each domain is spelled correctly

    • Each domain ends in .com

    • You have the right quantity of domains

Step 4: Choose your registration term (very important)

  1. During checkout, choose how long you want to register each domain.

  2. Recommendation:

    • Best: 10 years (if you can)

    • Minimum recommended: 3 years
      Reason: search engines tend to give more value to domains registered for longer terms because it signals long-term intent/investment.

Step 5: Complete purchase and create your account

  1. Enter your billing details.

  2. Create your account login (username + password).

  3. Place the order and confirm the purchase.

Step 6: Set your domain nameservers (DNS)

After purchase, set the domain to point to hosting by updating nameservers.

  1. Log in to your domain account.

  2. Go to Domain Management / DNS / Nameservers (wording varies).

  3. Choose Custom Nameservers (or “Use custom”).

  4. Enter these exactly:

  • ns1.host2685.com

  • ns2.host2685.com

  • ns3.host2685.com

  1. Save/confirm changes.

Step 7: Confirm and send your login info to your coach (securely)

  1. Once your account is set up and nameservers are updated, email your coach the:

    • Username

    • Password

  2. They will log in to verify the settings.

Security note (recommended):
If possible, send the username/password using a secure method (password manager share, secure note, or text/call) rather than plain email.

Quick checklist (use this every time)

  • Domain is .com

  • Short, niche-specific, normal spelling

  • No “and”, no 4/for/four confusion

  • Registered for 3+ years (10 if possible)

  • Nameservers set to ns1/ns2/ns3.host2685.com

  • Credentials sent so settings can be checked