Domain Registration Checklist
Step-by-step checklist to complete before and after registering a domain name. Never miss a critical setup step.
Pre-Registration
Post-Registration
## Pre-Registration Checklist
Before registering a domain, verify these items:
1. **Trademark search**: Check USPTO, EUIPO, and national databases
2. **Social media availability**: Ensure matching handles are available
3. **Renewal price**: Look beyond the introductory discount
4. **Domain Registrar reputation**: Check ICANN complaints and reviews
5. **WHOIS privacy**: Confirm it's included free or check the add-on cost
## Post-Registration Checklist
1. Enable domain lock to prevent unauthorized transfers
2. Set up auto-renewal with a valid payment method
3. Configure DNS records (A, MX, TXT)
4. Enable DNSSEC if supported by your registrar
5. Set up SSL/TLS for HTTPS
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