: How to register a domain for a beginner? I've never registered a .com , .net like domain before, and I would like to do some research before doing so. I currently have a ruby on rails app

@Megan663

The most valuable features you are to have after domain registration is domain transfer, domain DNS change, access to your own domain control panel where you can update your records and contact details.

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@Debbie626

Here are a few details at the bottom of this page www.arailsdemo.com/posts/9.
I was also in your situation and never bought a domain name before. I went with namecheap.com and haven't had any problems.

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@Rambettina238

Since you are using Heroku, start with their custom domain documentation. Actually, that is really rather comprehensive, so I'd stop with them too.
You have hosting already. You might want to find one that will do email hosting for you (although I don't know how well that will play with Zerigo DNS, so you might need to use your domain registrar's DNS service).
Given the horror stories I've head about Godaddy — not them. I've been happy with Easily.co.uk.

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