Protect your innovations with a domain name
Protect your innovations with a domain name
Registering a domain name is one of the first things you need to do when launching a new project or business. Combine your trademark with a domain name strategy to secure your ideas and innovations as much as possible.
Domain name extensions for your innovations
Each idea deserves its own domain name
A comprehensive pack included
When you buy a domain name from OVHcloud, you get several free features that allow you to perform a few very simple actions. For every domain name registered, you get free access to an email address with 5 GB of storage, 100 MB of hosting space to activate, and easy redirection management.
A simple interface
Buy multiple domain names easily From our search bar, you can access a huge catalogue of over 800 extensions. Our range also includes selection of domain names from the secondary market. These can offer high added value, and can support your brand protection strategy, offering you new opportunities.
Security, first and foremost
We do everything we can to secure your web project. Each domain name can include additional security features that you can activate for free, such as DNSSEC and transfer locking. You can also set up two-factor authentication for your Control Panel: you can confirm your identity with a code sent via SMS. Finally, your details are anonymised in WHOIS public databases and directories.
Unavailable domain name? Try the secondary market
Finding a domain name that’s available with a popular extension such as .co.uk or .com is sometimes a tricky task.
Perhaps you’ve already found that one of the domain names you were looking for was unavailable for purchase, but hasn’t been used.
In some cases, it may actually be unavailable for sale, but in others, it could be resold on the secondary market. Like any other "second-hand" product, domain names can be resold by their owner.
When you search for a domain name on our website, these opportunities are available and can be identified by their “Available for purchase” label.
Protect your image with multi-year registration
Link your trademark strategy to your domain name registrations to better protect your ideas. Like a trademark, domain name registrations must be renewed in order to remain valid. Depending on the extensions chosen, you can renew them for between 1 and 10 years.
If your domain name is not renewed, a hacker could buy it back and resell it for more, or use it for purposes that harm your brand image.
If you want to make sure you don't lose your domain names without worrying about renewing them, change the duration of your purchase directly before payment from your order summary, or renew your domain name by selecting the number of years you want.
Included with your domain name
Hosting for your webpage
Set up your first OVHcloud webpage with 100 MB of free storage to host your content.
A secure domain protected against theft
Protection against fraudulent transfer requests and against attacks targeting the DNS server, with the DNSSEC option included by default.
DNS redirection management
A custom email address
A free custom 5 GB email address, linked to your domain name.
Your questions answered
How do I find the current owner of a domain name?
The WHOIS service allows anyone to find certain information on the current holder of a domain name. Depending on the registrar chosen by the buyer, these details may be partly or fully anonymised.
How many years can I purchase a domain name for?
The minimum and maximum purchase and renewal durations for a domain name will differ depending on the extension. The registry, which is responsible for administering and organising the extensions under its responsibility, sets certain rules, such as their eligibility conditions and supported characters. The purchase duration is also one of the terms defined by these registries.
How do I choose a good domain name?
There are several aspects to a good domain name. Choosing a suitable extension is the first step. Opting for a .com extension is recommended if your project has international ambitions, or go for the extension relevant to your country for a national reach. Finally, you could choose an extension related to your business sector. Make sure your domain name is simple, short and easy to remember. Avoid any special characters that could be misleading. If you buy a domain name from the secondary market, be sure to check its history for anything that could hinder you in the future.