What is a Domain?
A domain is like your address on the internet. Just as your home has an address that people can find, a domain is the address of your website so people can visit it. For example, linkysoft.com is a domain.
Primary Domain vs. Subdomain
Think of the primary domain as the main address of your home. For example, linkysoft.com is the primary domain for Linkysoft.
A subdomain is like an extra room in your house with a specific purpose. It is part of the primary domain but serves a specific function. For example, product.linkysoft.com is a subdomain where we host a specific product or system.
Examples
- Primary Domain: linkysoft.com (Main address)
- Subdomain: support.linkysoft.com (Dedicated customer support section)
- Subdomain: product.linkysoft.com (Dedicated section for a specific product)
Using Subdomains from Linkysoft
At Linkysoft, we use subdomains to host and manage different systems and products for our clients. This means that every product or system you purchase from us will have a unique subdomain. For example:
- If you purchase a customer management system, it might be hosted at customersystem.linkysoft.net.
- If you purchase an e-commerce platform, it might be hosted at shop.linkysoft.net.
This approach helps keep things organized and makes it easy for you to access your specific product directly from its unique address.
By using subdomains, Linkysoft ensures that each product is easily accessible, well-organized, and clearly separated from other services we offer.
Registering a New Domain
Registering a new domain means the process of purchasing or reserving a domain name for a website or online service, so it becomes yours for a specified period (usually one year or more) renewable. This process includes choosing a unique domain name (such as example.com), checking its availability, and completing the registration through one of the accredited domain registrars.
Domain Transfer
Domain transfer means the process of changing the registrar service provider that manages your domain from one company to another. If you have registered your domain with a particular company and wish to manage it through another company, you are conducting a domain transfer. This process involves obtaining the transfer code from the current company, submitting the transfer request to the new company, and then confirming the transfer. These steps aim to ensure domain security and ownership protection.
I Own a Domain and Want to Link It to This Service Without Transfer
The phrase "I own a domain and want to link it to this service without transfer" means that you already have a domain registered with a particular company and want to use this domain with a specific service (such as website hosting or email service) without needing to transfer domain management to another service provider.
To achieve this, you can follow these steps:
- Update DNS Records: You will need to update the DNS records for your domain to point to the new service. This usually involves adding or modifying A, CNAME, MX, or other records according to the new service's instructions.
- Keep Registration with the Current Provider: You can continue to manage and renew the domain with your current service provider while using another service for hosting your website or email.
This way, you can take advantage of the new service without needing to transfer the domain from the current service provider.
Using a Subdomain from Linkysoft
Using a subdomain from Linkysoft means creating a new web address (URL) that is part of the primary domain owned by Linkysoft. For example, if the primary domain is linkysoft.com, you can create a subdomain like support.linkysoft.com or blog.linkysoft.com.
The subdomain can be used to provide different services or content within the same primary domain.
