Welcome to the Domains Page!
The concept of Domains may be familiar to many and to many it may be alien. Here we will see what the concept of Domains actually are, the purpose they serve and try to make sense of Domain management.
What is a Domain name?
A domain name is basically a web site address. For example, "zoho.com" is the address of the Zoho Web site. It is also the site's domain name. The complete site address i.e., http://www.zoho.com is known as URL (Uniform Resource Locator)
Why should I configure my domain in Zoho Business?
Once you have domain added and validated in Zoho Business, you can configure your domain's DNS settings to work with Zoho Business. Some of the benefits of configuring your domain in Zoho Business are:
- Access Zoho Business using your domain URL (i.e., you can type your domain URL to open Zoho Business login page)
- You and your organization members can get email addresses with your domain name instead of '@zoho.com'
What are the different levels of domain names?
There are three levels of domain names. They are:
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First/Top level domain- It is the last part of a domain name.
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Second level domain- It is the part of a domain name that is directly below the top level domain.
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Third level domain or CNAME (Canonical name)- It is the sub-domain of a domain name.
Who are Domain Registrars?
Domain registrars are the companies who sell Internet domain names. Example: Go Daddy, ENOM and others. If you dont have a domain name yet, then Zoho Business helps you buy a domain name from its domain registrar partner.
Who are Domain Hosts?
Domain hosts are companies or organizations who run DNS(Domain Naming System) servers for your domain names. The advantages of buying/registering a domain name via Zoho Business are:
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Easy setup and inexpensive
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Automatically configured to work with Zoho services
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Full DNS control and domain management
Can I host domains in Zoho?
Yes, domain hosting is possible in Zoho. You can either add your previously owned domain or even register for a domain through Zoho. Enable your domain for mail hosting and send and receive mails at your domain. (Learn More? )
For any further assistance please contact us at support@zohobusiness.com
