The domain name registration process is not too difficult, but it can take some time (usually 24-72 hours) before your domain name “propagates” throughout the internet. I find that it normally takes less than 20 hours, so keep that time in mind.

“Propagation” is simply the fact that it takes a while for your site to become visible on the internet due to a process called DNS (domain name server) transfer and various databases that have to be updated.

Although the domain name registration process is fairly easy, there are a few things that you should be aware of:

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