A domain name identifies an internet address; hosting supplies the environment in which a website runs. Check both arrangements before accepting an offer.
Domain questions
Confirm who controls the registrant account, renewal price, expiry notices, transfer process and access recovery. ICANN provides domain-holder transfer FAQs; the exact rules depend on the domain and registrar.
Hosting questions
- Supported software, storage and resource limits.
- Renewal costs and what a free tier excludes.
- HTTPS, backups, restore access and support.
- How to export your files and database or move providers.
For WordPress, read the project’s current documentation and host requirements. We do not recommend the old archive’s promotional offers or promise permanent free hosting.