For example, a business can use its domain for a website and for professional email addresses.
A domain and a hosting service perform different functions. The domain provides the address, while hosting provides the server resources used by the website.
Registering a domain does not automatically create a website. The domain must be connected to suitable hosting or another online service.
Likewise, purchasing hosting does not necessarily mean that a separate domain registration has been completed. Kimnet tracks hosting services and domains as separate records so that their status and renewal dates can be managed correctly.
Domain registrations are time-limited and require renewal. Keep the registrant and account information current and pay attention to the domain's renewal date.
DNS records and nameservers determine where internet requests for the domain are directed. Incorrect DNS settings can prevent a website or email service from working even while the domain registration itself remains active.
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