Where do I get a domain name? How do I find out who owns a domain name?

Where do I get a domain name?

Getting a domain name involves registering the name you want with an organisation called ICANN through a domain name registrar. For example, if you choose a name like “example.com”, you will have to go to a registrar, pay a registration fee that costs around US$10 to US$35 for that name.

How do I find out who owns a domain name?

To check the domain name registrant information simply visit the website such as www.whois.net or web solution providers website like GoDaddy or http://www.tucowsdomains.com. Type in the exact web address or complete domain name of the website you are seeking information for.