Yes, you can register and manage your own domain
Thinking about getting your own domain name without paying extra for someone to manage it? Good news .. you can! But there are a few things you should know before diving in.
If you’ve ever asked, “Can I register my own domain and manage it myself?”, the answer is yes. You can do this through trusted providers like:
🔷 VentraIP – Aussie-owned and easy to use
🔷 Google Domains – Simple and reliable
For a .au domain, you shouldn’t pay more than $20–$30 per year if you’re doing it yourself. Head over to VentraIP and register your new domain now if you like!
The tricky part: DNS settings
Registering your domain is the easy part. The hard part is DNS .. the settings that connect your domain to your website and email. This is where most people get stuck.
Think of your website like a car and your domain name like the number plate. You can buy the car and a personalised plate, but configuring the DNS? That’s basically the screws that attach the plate to the car.
Without those two screws, the number plate won’t be connected to your website or emails, causing issues like customers not being able to contact you or even unwanted downtime.
Here’s the funny part: DNS isn’t as simple as just two screws .. it’s pretty complicated and confusing!
At the end of the day, it’s a vital part of your online presence and plays a huge role in reliability .. mess this up, and your car (website) isn’t going anywhere!
For a deeper dive into what DNS is and how to manage it, check out this article on Cloudflare, where you can also create a free account to start managing your DNS yourself.
Why do resellers charge more?
If you’ve asked, “Can I register my own domain and manage it myself?”, you might wonder why some providers charge upwards of $100.
It’s because they include:
🔷 DNS configuration
🔷 Ongoing management
🔷 Security and troubleshooting
At Jargon Support, we offer fully managed domains for $100 per year per domain. That includes registration, renewal, and Cloudflare DNS management .. so you never have to touch the tech.
To find out more, read about our managed emails and domains by clicking here.
A simple analogy: car registration
Here’s an easy way to understand it. Registering a domain is like registering your car. You can’t just write your name on the number plate .. it has to go through the official body to be legal. You can move your rego between states (or providers), but it always needs to stay registered to remain in use.
Same with domains: you can’t register it “just to yourself.” It has to go through an accredited registrar or reseller.
Should you DIY or go managed?
If you’re confident with tech and happy to learn DNS, go DIY. If not, managed is stress-free. Ask yourself again: “Can I register my own domain and manage it myself?” Yes, but do you want to?
🔷 DIY = cheaper, but you handle DNS
🔷 Managed = more cost, but zero headaches
Ready to make it easy?
Skip the stress and let us handle it! At Jargon Support, we’ll register, renew, and manage your domain, including DNS, for just $100/year .. no jargon, no hassle.
Still asking yourself, “Can I register my own domain and manage it myself?” If so, it might be time to let us take the stress out of it for you.
🔷 Click here to contact us and keep your business online without the headaches.