Update: Google Domains itself isn’t currently registering new domains as of today. In September 7, 2023, Squarespace acquired the domain registration service from Google. Your domain name registration and DNS delegation won’t be affected by the migration to Squarespace. If you have already purchased domain from Google Domains service then, you’ll continue to have the ability to move your domain to another registrar prior to such transfer or at any time thereafter.
However, there are two options if you’d like to register a domain:
- Use Squarespace Domains: Squarespace is now the provider for domain registration that was previously offered by Google Domains. You can likely use your existing Google account to manage any domains you previously registered with Google Domains, and you can purchase new domains through Squarespace.
- Use a Different Domain Registrar: There are many other companies that offer domain registration services. A quick web search for “domain registrar” will provide you with a number of options.
Google had launched Google Domain (BETA) in various countries including India to provide domain registration or transfer services. However, Google Domains yet to announce officially for Indians. Indians will get Google Domains support through Help articles, forum, email, chat and request a call.
Google has launched Google Domain (BETA) in various countries including India to provide domain registration or transfer services. However, Google Domains yet to announce officially for Indians. Indians will get Google Domains support through Help articles, forum, email, chat and request a call.
Google Domains only provides domain registration. They do not offer complementary services such as hosting. However, they offers email and business services through G Suite (Google Apps).
Registering Google Domains – Get started Online with Google
We have recently discussed pros and cons of Google Domains in review tutorials for google domain email, google domain hosting, google domains email and google domains pricing etc. Today, you will see step-by-step process for purchasing domain name from Google Domains registrar.
To buy or transfer domain with Google Domains, you have to follow these simple steps:
Step-1 (Visit Official Website):
You have to visit domains.google registrar for registration or transfer your domain.
However, if you are not Indian, you may click here to see weather Google Domains is available in your country. Google Domains is currently available for users located in the following Countries:
- India
- Brazil
- Canada
- France
- Indonesia
- Japan
- Mexico
- Spain
- Thailand
- United Kingdom
- United States of America
Step-2 (Search Domain Name):
On the top of the front page you will see a search box for searching a domain name. If you do not see that search box, please click SEARCH DOMAINS red text button from the top left.
Google Domains automatically search for your unique domain name with several popular extensions (or Top-Level Domains) as shown below.
Additionally, Google Domains searches for related domains.
Step-3 (Choose Domain Name):
After searching a keyword for your domain purpose, choose a domain by clicking on Add to cart button. You may choose additional domain or proceed to checkout with current selected domain.
Step-4 (Provide Contact Information):
Sign in to your Google account to continue to Google Domains. In case, you have not Google account, click more option to create one. If you already log into your Google account, a pop up window appear to confirm your contact information.
You will be required to provide following information as required by ICANN:
- Name
- Organization (Optional)
- Address
- Phone
Google Domains provide an option to register your domain privately at no additional cost. You may choose to make your info private or public. Private registration helps protect your personal details provided above from email marketers or spammers and other forms of abuse. This service is provided by third party WhoisProxy.com Ltd.
You have option to turn on auto-renew or skip to the next step. Google Domains will renew your domain every year automatically on the expiration date to avoid expiry and a potential restoration fee.
Step-5 (Make Payment):
Now you will see a window to complete your domain purchase. Review your purchase in your Google account payment window. If everything looks good, add credit or debit card and click the BUY button and it’s done. Note that Google Domains currently only support international credit cards.
If your payment was made successfully, the Thank you for your purchase popup will appear alongwith the purchasing information about your domain. Click the Done button and enjoy!