Register a domain name

Registering a domain name at Theory7 is simple: use our domain checker to see whether your desired name is available, choose the extension you want, complete your order and your domain name is registered straight away. After registration you'll receive a confirmation by email and you can start setting up your domain right away via MyT7.

To register a domain name you need the following details: your contact details (name, address and email) and payment details. For certain extensions such as .nl, .be or .eu you need a valid address in the country concerned. During the registration process you'll see exactly what information is required for your domain name.

After registration, your domain name is usually active in our systems within a few minutes to an hour. Global propagation via DNS servers can take up to 24-48 hours, but in practice your domain is often reachable much sooner. Theory7 has optimized the registration process so your new domain name goes online as quickly as possible. Questions about activation? Our support team is happy to help via the chat.

Yes, at Theory7 you can easily register multiple domain names in one go. This is handy if you want to secure different variants of your brand name or if you want to start several projects. Simply add all the domains you want to your shopping cart and complete the order in one go.

If your desired domain name is already registered, you have several options: try an alternative extension (such as .be or .eu instead of .nl), choose a variation on the name (for example yourcompanyamsterdam.nl), or use another creative name. Our support department can help you find a suitable alternative. In some cases it's possible to contact the current owner to negotiate a transfer.

At Theory7 you can renew a registered domain name manually or automatically via your MyT7 customer panel. The renewal costs are equal to the annual price of your domain and are clearly shown in your control panel. For an overview of all prices, take a look at our domain name pricing page. In MyT7 you can easily switch automatic renewal on or off, so you never unexpectedly lose your domain name.

After registration, you get full access at Theory7 to managing your DNS settings. You can add or change A records, CNAME records, MX records and TXT records to link your domain to web hosting, email services or other online services. You can also adjust nameservers if you want to use external services. Our guides and support team are happy to help you set up your DNS configuration correctly for optimal performance.

Yes! At Theory7 we automatically activate DNSSEC for your registered domain name. This technology protects against 'DNS poisoning' and ensures that visitors always end up on the right website. We also offer free SSL certificates, domain locking against unauthorized changes, and privacy protection to shield your personal data. Security is our top priority for all your registered domain names.

Absolutely, Theory7 supports the registration of IDN domains (Internationalized Domain Names) that contain special characters and diacritical marks, such as ë, é, ö or ü. This is handy for brand names or words with accents. Do keep in mind that not all browsers and applications display IDN domains in the same way, so it can be wise to also register the ASCII version of your domain name for optimal findability.

For a Dutch website or webshop, .nl is almost always the best choice. Dutch visitors trust .nl domains more and Google gives .nl domains an advantage for searches from within the Netherlands. Choose .com if you're also targeting other countries or if your brand name needs to work internationally. Not sure? Register both, so you prevent someone else from claiming your name on the other extension.