registering domain names
# Step 1
Go to an official Internet registrar online. See the More Resources section below for a good suggestion on where to start.
# Step 2
Enter the name or phrase of the domain name you would like to register. Follow the rules regarding name length and format.
# Step 3
Search for the name.
# Step 4
If the name is already taken, enter a new name and search again until you find one that is still available. If you tried .com as a suffix, try .org or .net instead.
# Step 5
Register the domain name.
# Step 6
Pay the filing fee online or through the mail, following the instructions on the Web site.