if i have my own server do u have to pay for domain?
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NO. You do not have to pay for a domain.  If you have a server, you can just set it up to be a domain controller. Then you will have your own domain.\n\nHowever, if you mean you want an INTERNET domain (which is an entirely different thing), then yes. You have to pay Internic to register the domain name and get a static IP address from your ISP.
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I don't think you can get a domain name alone without paying for it. I do however know that some companies will give you a domain name for free with the purchase of web hosting. But, if you have a website like geocities or one that was provided for you through your ISP, I can almost guarantee you that you will need to get a domain name along w/ web fowarding. There are some companies out there that can supply you with both.
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Can I answer this even though I don't consider myself to be an expert?\n\nIf you are looking for alternative ways to host or serve, look into the Microsoft exchange component. I high encourage you to do your research and shop and compare.\n\nI'm just supplying you with just another resource here and I'm not selling anything nor am I promoting it. If you would care to investigate the possibility of serving from home, take a look and make up your own mind.\n\nHow to build your own web server and NEVER pay hosting fees again.\nhttp://www.diywebhosting.com/
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Register.com is a government endowed monopoly. Yahoo may host your domain name just like any other service provider, but you can't get away from monopoly control it you want to keep your own domain name. Sad but true. But if register.com is your service provider, you can switch easily. You will still have to pay fro your domain name at one place, pay for you isp at another place. There are only a few monopolies controling registration, you might be able to re-register with one of the other 3 or 4 companies allowed by government.
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get a server called "RaidenFTPD" and setup a domain at http://afraid.org\nthey explain how to setup dynamic DNS
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Hi\n\nI think you can do that. But I am not sure why you want to use yahoo when you have your own domain name. The better way is to use your domain name. This gives you a better edge.\n\nI can suggest some of cost effective hosting companies\n\n1. www.netandhost.com\n2. www.melbourneit.com\n2. www.verio.com
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It depends on what you want.\n\nyou can get a free site at geocities\n\nor you can pay as little as $2.00USD per month\n\nand if you want your own domain, the average .com is about $8.00 USD\n\nOh, and list it in as many search engines as possible, and exchange links with other websites.
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Depends on how it's hosted. If you have Root access on the machine or Admin access on a windoze host you can easily configure a sub domain. If you are hosting with the $10 a month special most of them will not allow subdomains for bottom tier hosting solutions. Generally if you get a middle package they allow a certain number of domains and it's usually just a tech support request away. \n\nWith email, most hosting sites provide that free. You meed to set the MX to point at your domain but the IP will usually be your hosting sites. If you are hosting your own site or purchasing dedicated hosting you need to choose an email server. There are several good free email servers. To get details and help setting one up just post a question asking for recomendations and how to set one up as well as the specs on where you will set it up. (For example dedicated hosting, Linux OS, do you have any GUI admin tools.) It is fairly easy to set up. \n\nIf you do not have a host yet. Depending on your budget I'd recomend doing a Linux server. They will be less expensive and give you more functionality, reliability and security. If you can afford $100 a month dedicated hosting is the way to go. If not for around $20 a month you can get good shared hosting that will give you what you need. Again choose the Linux package. You are also welcome to email me with questions.
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Most webhosting providers will give you the domain name for free if you sign up for 1 year. So pick a good hosting provider and just use them.
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I don't know about the billing stuff, but when you go to register a domain name, there are people watching the servers to see what domain names are being searched to see if the available. When one shows available, they hurry up and register that name theirselves and when you got to pay and claim the domain, lo and behold, it is taken. That way, you have to contact the owner of the domain you originally wanted and buy it off of them. They charge an arm and a leg. So by buying domain names for next to nothing and selling them for a lot more, it is their way of making money. Its all a big scam.
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Many hosting companies will include a free domain name if you pay for their hosting service. In actuality, they just bundle the cost into your monthly fees. Someone must pay to register the domain name, and it is very unlikely that someone will do it for you out of the kindness of their heart.
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If you already have the website, all you need is a host and domain name (You can usually register the domain when you order your hosting agrrement). Otherwise you can find someone else to make the website for you, but that's usually very expensive.
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I'd like to know more about the microsoft free domain and hosting for life deal. They charge my business each month (after the beta period anyhow).\n\nBUT... Here's an alternative if you don't mind having five small links (NOT banners) at the bottom of each page in exchange for free hosting complete with cPanel and FrontPage extensions.
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To have your own web site doesn't necessarily require you to pay for it. There are free options everywhere which let you create, store, and publish your web site - entirely FREE. The provider will create a sub-domain specifically as your identification. It may look similar to www.provider/yourname.com and/or //yourname.provider.com. The provider will allocate some space for you as well as control panel so that you will be able to manage your web site.\n\nAdvantage: \n- Free of course!\n- A perfect start for beginner to learn about web development\n\nDisadvantage: \n- Sounds not professional\n- Visitors/friends will know automatically that your site is a free hosting\n- Bombarded with advertisements. (...and lots of it!)\n- Limited expandability\n\nHowever, since you are asking for a specific domain name that needs modification of TLD database (managed by ICANN), you have to pay for it. Some even offer for free (a trick though). Worry not. The domain fee won't hurt your wallet. The fee range from $7-$30/year these days - how much is that going to hurt you?\n\nAdvantage: \n- That unique name belongs to you (ONLY YOU!), \n- Can be transferable shall you wish to subscribe to paid hosting\n- Sounds more professional\n- Fully expandable. You manage your web site\n\nDisadvantage: \n- Need to pay of course!\n\nWhat about hosting? The same goes as above but I do find somewhere in the search engines where you can lease the hosting space for $0.50/month!! An excellent choice for beginners.
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no one gives free. there is bravenet, geocities, but all dont have a personal domain name. I have heard of msn providing one for free provided their ads feature on each of the page.
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Yes, as a matter of fact there is.  Right now 1&1 webhosting, http://order.1and1.com/xml/order/Instant;jsessionid=D0CB12E869A34D448518BE2DF1272D09.TC61a?__frame=_top&__lf=Static&__sendingdata=1&dom=1 (and domain registrar) is offering up to five free .info domains (that is free for one year).  After one year you will have to pay the registration fee or cancel them.  But once you have your free domains you will be able to set them to redirect to your real website.  You will also have to register with a valid credit card (but no charges will be applied unless you decided to renew it when the free period is up).
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It depends allot who your Registrar is.The domain i have through Register.com and has a option called advanced URL forwarding that lets me type in the domain or sub-domain names and then point it to any URL seamlessly so everything looks in-house