How to Purchase a Domain

Purchasing a domain is essential for businesses looking to establish a professional online presence. With the domain purchase feature in Mastermind, you can effortlessly search, buy, and manage domains from one central platform. This simplifies domain management for subaccount users, providing a seamless, integrated experience. This guide will walk you through the steps to purchase and manage a domain while highlighting the benefits of using this feature.

Key Features and Benefits

• Centralized Domain Management: Purchase and manage your domains directly from the platform, avoiding the hassle of external services and multiple logins.
• Seamless Integration: Connect your domain effortlessly to websites, funnels, blogs, email services, WordPress, and other Mastermind products.
• Easy DNS Management: You can modify DNS records (A, CNAME, MX, etc.) with a single click, streamlining configurations without technical complexities.
• Wide Selection of TLDs: Choose from an extensive list of top-level domains (TLDs), such as .com, .net, .io, .health, and more, to match your brand’s identity.
• 99.99% Uptime: Benefit from high server uptime, ensuring your domains are always accessible and secure.

How to Purchase a Domain

Follow these easy steps to purchase a domain in Mastermind.

Step 1: Access Domain Purchase

1. Log in to your account and navigate to the Settings.
2. Select Domains from the menu.
3. Click on ‘purchase a domain’.

Step 2: Check Domain Availability

1. Use the search bar to type in the desired domain name.
2. The system will show the availability of your selected domain along with pricing.

Step 3: Purchase the Domain

1. If the domain is available, click on the Buy button.

2. You can also purchase .ai domains directly through the domain purchase flow in your account. This feature is perfect for businesses and individuals launching AI-driven products or services, providing a modern and recognizable online identity.

Important Notes for AI domains:

• .ai domains require a minimum purchase of 2 years.
• Terms are only available in 2-year increments (2, 4, 6, 8, or 10 years).
• Renewals are supported in 2-year increments.
• Pricing is based on the selected term and is displayed before confirmation.

3. After clicking Buy, a confirmation popup will show a "Pricing Option" dropdown menu, allowing users to select a registration term ranging from 1 to 10 years, depending on TLD availability. The default term is typically set to 1 year for most domains, although certain domains like .ai may have a different default term. The final price will dynamically update based on the selected term.

PLEASE NOTE: Most TLDs allow registrations for up to 10 years. However, the .co family (.co, .com.co, .net.co, .nom.co) supports a maximum registration term of 5 years. If the renewal price of a domain differs from its registration price, it can only be registered for 1 year during the initial purchase.

4. You can also purchase additional domain extensions (e.g., .net, .org, .co) when acquiring a new domain or managing one you already own, ensuring that others cannot claim similar domain names and to maintain consistency across the web.

• To use it, simply follow the process when buying a new domain, where suggested extensions will appear, or click on the "Protect your brand" banner if you’re managing an existing domain. This feature is optional, and you can select up to three additional domain extensions with upfront pricing and no extra setup required.

5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the purchase.

Step 4: Manage Your Purchased Domain

• After purchasing, go to the Domains page to see all your domains.
• Click on Manage to open up the options for a specific domain.

•  Then, click on Configure to modify DNS records or click on the + Connect option to connect the domain to websites, funnels, blogs, etc.

Managing Domains

Once you have purchased a domain, managing it is straightforward:

• Modify DNS Records: Easily update A, CNAME, MX, AAAA, or TXT records for your domain.

• Type of record supported as of now:A

  CName

  AAAA

  MX

  TXT

• Seamless Integration: If you are using other products under the Mastermind ecosystem, domains purchased through the platform will automatically authorize and integrate into the system.

Supported TLDs

You can choose from a wide variety of TLDs, including popular options like:

• .com
• .net
• .org
• .io
• .app
• Industry-specific options like .fitness, .events, .lawyer, .health, etc.

This flexibility allows you to select a domain that best suits your brand and industry.

Pro Tips

1. Choose Your Domain Wisely: Always opt for a domain name that reflects your brand and is easy to remember.
2. Keep Your DNS Records Updated: Regularly review and update your DNS settings, especially when you launch new services or products.
3. Take Advantage of Integration: Domains purchased through Mastermind will automatically connect with other platform products, saving you time on manual configurations.
4. Protect Your Domain: Consider purchasing additional privacy protection or security features to safeguard your domain from unauthorized access.

FAQs

Q1: What types of DNS records can I modify?

You can modify A, CNAME, MX, AAAA, and TXT records directly from the platform.

Q2: Can I purchase multiple domains for my business?

Yes, you can purchase and manage multiple domains from the platform, all under one centralized system.

Q3: Do I need any external services to manage my domain?

No, everything from purchasing to DNS management can be done within Mastermind, eliminating the need for external domain management services.

Q4: How do I connect my domain to a website or funnel?

Once you purchase a domain, simply navigate to the Domains page, select Configure, and follow the instructions to connect the domain to your website, funnel, or any other product.

Q5: What happens if my domain is not available?

If the domain you want is already taken, the platform will offer alternative suggestions based on your search.