As a student, getting your domain for free is easier than you think. Let’s start by understanding DNS. It’s just the Domain Name System, like the contacts list on your phone. Instead of searching for a phone number, you search for your friend’s name. Similarly, every website has a unique IP address, but thanks to DNS, you can just remember the domain name like facebook.com instead of the IP address (69.171.230.68).
Here are five options to get a free domain:
1. is-a.dev:
If you’re looking to add a unique touch to your personal website, is-a.dev is a great option. You can snag your own .is-a.dev subdomain with a sleek and professional appearance. To get started, go to the is-a.dev registration repository and follow these steps:
- Fork the repository.
- Add a new file with your desired domain name.
- Read the documentation carefully.
- Keep an eye on your pull request as it goes through the review process.
- Once your request is approved and merged, your new domain should be live within 24 hours.
Website*: [is-a.dev/*](https://www.is-a.dev/)
2. Namecheap:
Namecheap offers free .me domains that are perfect for your personal portfolio website. Follow these steps to get yours:
- Go to https://www.name.com/partner/github-students.
- Enter your GitHub account information and click “Get your pack.”
- Once you receive the pack, click on the Namecheap offer and create your account.
- Search for and buy your domain.
Website*: [name.com/partner/github-students*](https://..
3. DotTech:
If you’re interested in a .tech domain, you can apply for the GitHub Student Developer Pack and get it for free. Follow these steps:
- Go to https://get.tech/.
- Sign in with your GitHub account while purchasing the domain name.
- Voila! Your .tech domain is ready for you.
Website*: [get.tech/*](https://get.tech/)
4. Name.com:
Another option for getting a free domain as a student is Name.com. Here’s what you need to do:
- Apply for the GitHub Student Developer Pack.
- Head over to their website to search and buy your domain.
Website*: [nc.me/*](https://nc.me/)
5. Freenom:
Freenom offers a variety of free domains like .tk, .ml, .ga, .cf, and .gq. Here’s what you need to do:
IMPORTANT: Due to technical issues, Freenom’s application for new registrations is temporarily out-of-order. Check back later to take advantage of this option.
Website*: [freenom.com*](http://www.freenom.com/)
Don’t wait any longer to start building your online presence. Get your first domain for free today!
Thats all for now. I hope you learned something from this blog. Feel free to hit me on Twitter! Also, do check out my repositories on GitHub and don’t hesitate to reach out to me if you would like to work on any of my existing projects or think I would be a good fit in your project.😁
See you in the next one. 😇
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