Overview
The following provides answers to commonly asked billing questions for domain registrations.
FAQs
How much does a domain registration cost?
-
The cost of each domain extension can be found on the Domain Registration Terms page. You can also search for a complete list of domain extensions with pricing that DreamHost offers.
If you add an annual Shared Starter, Shared Unlimited, or any annual DreamPress plan to your account, you are provided with a free credit that you can use toward qualifying TLDs for the first year of hosting.
Additionally, if a registration renewal price increases after you receive a renewal notice, DreamHost will honor the quoted rate in the notice.
When do I pay for a domain registration?
-
All domain registration purchases and manual renewals require immediate payment. For domain registrations set to auto-renew, payment is automatically applied to your AutoPay card on file 31 days before the domain expires.
How can I pay for a domain registration?
-
Renewals and new domain registrations can only be processed via a major credit card or through the use of a credit balance on the account.
That said, you can prepay to your account using PayPal or a check sent in advanced so that the account is left with a credit balance.
Can domain registrations be refunded?
-
Registrations are generally non-refundable. However, some TLDs can possibly be refunded within 5 days of the registration date. Please submit a support ticket to inquire if the domain registration is available for a refund.
WIll I be alerted when payment is due?
-
Yes. DreamHost sends notifications to the email address you registered when creating your account. Only the primary account email address will receive the notices so if you have created privileged users on your DreamHost account, they will not receive any notices even if they have access to billing.
Can I sell my domain name?
-
Yes. You own the rights to your domain, so you can sell it to anyone you like. Once you have a buyer who is willing to purchase your domain, transferring ownership is as simple as transferring the registration to the buyer's registrar.
Are there any bulk discounts if I purchase multiple domains?
-
No. There are currently no bulk-discount options. All domains must be purchased at their specific rate. You can view a full pricing list here.