A domain name is your address on the Internet — the address you can use to show a website, run email, operate an FTP server, or create links to files that visitors can download. A domain name replaces the hard-to-remember IP address that points to the server location where the resources, e.g. your website files, actually live.
- What is a domain name?
- Do I need to register a domain to have a website?
- Do I need a domain to set up email?
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What is a domain name?
Setting up your own website means getting to grips with the basics of how the network works. That includes telling different technical terms apart and knowing how to apply them in real life. A website is a text file displayed to users in a web browser. You access a website using a special application called a browser.
Once you're in a web browser, you can open websites by typing a URL (Uniform Resource Locator) into the address bar, for example: new.dosieci.pl
When users don't know a website's URL, they can use a search engine like Google to find it. Computers communicate using unique strings of numbers called IP addresses, which look like this: 188.18.12.11 (example).
If you type in the IP address linked to your website, you'll see your website in the browser. Without domain names, you'd have to memorize IP addresses just to visit websites every day. It's extremely unlikely that users would remember all that information.
Do I need to register a domain name for a website?
You can use the working address assigned to your server at DoSieci.pl, e.g. account_name.dosieci.pl — that's a fine solution if you want to put up a working version of a site or use SSD hosting for other purposes, such as file sharing.
If you're serious about your website, register a domain with us or transfer one from another registrar. You can register a domain at the point of ordering your hosting service.
Your own domain name is your own address on the Internet. Even if you're just thinking about a simple business-card site for your company or a personal blog, it's worth thinking about its name online right away. That way, as the site grows, people will identify you more easily with a simple web address.
On the Internet, your domain name is your unique identity. Every individual, business, or organization planning a presence online should invest in a domain name. Having your own domain name, website, and email addresses gives you and your business a more professional look. Other reasons companies register a domain name include protecting copyright and trademarks, building credibility, raising brand awareness, and improving search engine rankings.
Do I need my own domain to create an email account?
Having a domain name and hosting lets you launch a website at a unique address and create mailboxes at your own domain. That's a convenient solution for several reasons — above all, you get a unique email address, e.g. contact@your_name.pl. Try registering an address like that with Gmail, WP Mail, or Onet Mail.
A personal email address is without a doubt one of the most valuable pieces of contact information online. Yet many users miss the chance to boost their professional reputation because they rely on free email, which can actually undermine trust in their business.
Having email at your own domain, e.g. your company name, raises your credibility and, thanks to your hosting service, makes it easier to manage your email accounts.