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# New domain registration

A domain is the address of your website or gallery, for example, **mydomain.ru***.* Clients use this address to open your website and access the content.

After signing up for Wfolio, you get a free domain in the format **youremail.wfolio.pro.** You can use it or connect your own domain — this makes your website more recognizable and increases client trust.

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**Already bought a domain from a registrar?** Go to the guide [**"Connecting an existing domain"**](/getting-started/en/domain/existing-domain.md)
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#### How to choose a good domain <a href="#id-381840e8-9cb7-4dcf-ad81-6ba605507519" id="id-381840e8-9cb7-4dcf-ad81-6ba605507519"></a>

When choosing a domain, focus on simplicity and recognition.

* Use **short and clear words** — the domain should be easy to read and remember.
* Repeat your brand name or personal name when possible.
* Avoid complex abbreviations, numbers, and multiple hyphens.

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Check the domain name before payment — **you cannot change it after registration**. If you need a different name, you will have to buy a new domain.
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#### Registering a new domain <a href="#eed8b3d6-9193-40ea-9078-1a0b412112e2" id="eed8b3d6-9193-40ea-9078-1a0b412112e2"></a>

Go to [**"Domain"**](https://wfolio.pro/my/settings/domain)  and click **"Connect domain"**.

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Enter the domain name and click **"Select"**. If the domain shows the **"Unavailable"** status, it has already been registered and cannot be purchased.

Choose a domain in the required zone and pay for it. After payment, the domain connects automatically within a few hours.

Old links with the **.wfolio.pro** address will keep working and will lead to the new domain.

**Registration cost**

| Domain zone | Registration (first year) | Extension |
| ----------- | ------------------------- | --------- |
| .com        | $14.90                    | $29.90    |
| .me         | $24.90                    | $39.90    |
| .pro        | $29.90                    | $49.90    |
| .photo      | $34.90                    | $49.90    |

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#### How to change a domain <a href="#id-4603c59a-30c4-43e2-a46b-8b5b89f4d7d1" id="id-4603c59a-30c4-43e2-a46b-8b5b89f4d7d1"></a>

Go to [**"Domain"**](https://wfolio.pro/my/settings/domain)**,** click **"Change domain"**, then register a new one.

Old links will keep working and will automatically redirect to the new domain until the previous domain registration expires.

#### How to connect a free domain <a href="#id-84857300-aa75-4800-b282-e4c359ce6cd4" id="id-84857300-aa75-4800-b282-e4c359ce6cd4"></a>

Go to [**"Domain"**](https://wfolio.pro/my/settings/domain), click **"Connect domain"**, enter the name, and choose a domain with the **.wfolio.pro** address.

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#### Frequently asked questions <a href="#id-7eac9b24-0f9c-4660-bc1f-7f5401d8da68" id="id-7eac9b24-0f9c-4660-bc1f-7f5401d8da68"></a>

**Can I change the domain after purchase?**

No, you cannot change the domain after registration. You can only register a new domain.

**Will links keep working after changing the domain?**

Yes, if you connect a new paid domain instead of the old one, links will automatically redirect to the new address until the previous domain registration expires.

**Do I need to pay for the domain separately?**

Yes, the domain is paid separately from the plan.

**Can I connect a domain for free?**

Yes. After registration, a free address in the format `youremail.wfolio.pro` is connected automatically. If needed, you can replace it with another free address.

**Do I need to pay for hosting separately?**

No. You only pay for the plan and the domain. Hosting is included in the service and is not billed separately.