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How do I transfer a Google domain name to my hosting company?



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How do I transfer a Google domain name to my hosting company?

I'd like to purchase one of the fancy new TLD extensions from Google domains such as .rocks or .chat, but want to use it with my own hosting company - such as not with Blogger or Wix. Will I need to transfer the domain or can the domain be redirected? Tell me how to do this.

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MasterA
You can use your domain from Google Domains without transferring it over to your web host.

Domain Name Host:
You will be required to point your Domain to the Domain Name Servers of your web host. You will need to find out what is the name servers for your host. Normally, it is ns1.hostname.com and ns2.hostname.com but it can be something else. They should have this information on their website depending on which host you use. If you are unsure about the domain name servers of your host, you should contact them. For example, for Wix (I know you are not going to use Wix but it is just an example), the name servers are:
  • ns2.wixdns.net
  • ns3.wixdns.net

This can be found on their website as long as you have an account. Once you find this information, go to Google domains and there should be a section where you can change your Domain Name Servers. Input this information there.

Web Host:
After you change domain name servers on Google Domains, you will need to go to your web host to park your domain which is basically just adding the domain to your hosting account so you can use it. The method for doing this varies depends on your control panel but normally there is a button to park/add domain.



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Soulwatcher
I would never recommend transferring your domain to a web hosting company. Web hosting companies come and go all the time and your going to be screwed if they go out of businesses. I would just change the nameservers to your web hosting company.



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