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title: How to Register a Domain Name on AEserver
description: "Registering a domain name is the first step to building your online presence. Whether you want a country-specific address like **[.ae](/)** for the United Arab Emirates, or a global extension like **.com** or **.me**, AEserver makes the process straightforward. As…"
url: "https://www.aeserver.com/support/how-to-register-a-domain-name-on-aeserver/"
updated: "2026-04-26"
category: "Domains & DNS"
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# How to Register a Domain Name on AEserver

Registering a domain name is the first step to building your online presence. Whether you want a country-specific address like **[.ae](/)** for the United Arab Emirates, or a global extension like **.com** or **.me**, AEserver makes the process straightforward. As an ICANN and AEDA accredited registrar, AEserver allows instant online registration without paperwork, and the entire checkout takes just a few minutes.

This guide walks you through every screen you will see, every option you can tick, and every field you need to fill, so you can finish registration with confidence even if you have never bought a domain before.

  **💡 Before you start:** Have a few domain name ideas ready (your preferred name plus 2 or 3 backups), a valid email address, and a payment method (credit card, debit card, or PayPal). Most domains are activated within minutes of payment.

## Part 1: Search for Your Domain Name

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### Visit AEserver and enter your domain name

Open your browser and go to https://www.aeserver.com. On the homepage you will see the **.ae Domain Registration** section with a large search bar at the bottom labeled *yourdomainname.ae*.

Type the name you want to register into the search box. A few rules to keep in mind:

- Do **not** include `http://`, `https://`, or `www.`
- You can type just the name (for example `mybusiness`) and AEserver will check the .ae extension by default
- Or include the extension you want (for example `mybusiness.com`, `mybusiness.me`)
- Only letters, numbers, and hyphens are allowed, no spaces or special characters

When you are ready, click the red **Search** button.

 ![AEserver homepage with the .ae Domain Registration search bar](https://www.aeserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/aeserver_homepage_search.jpg)  **💡 TIP:** Keep your domain short, memorable, and easy to spell. Avoid hyphens where possible, since they are easy to forget when typing or reading aloud. If your first choice is taken, think of natural alternatives before adding hyphens or numbers.   2

### Check availability and click "Add to Cart"

After you click Search, AEserver takes you to the **Register Domain** page with the results. If your chosen name is free, you will see a confirmation in green:

yourdomainname.ae is available.

Right below that, the price for a 1-year registration is shown, along with an **Add to Cart** button. Click it to reserve the domain.

 ![Register Domain page showing yourdomainname.ae is available with Add to Cart button](https://www.aeserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/domain_available_add_to_cart.jpg)

Just below the main result, you will notice a row of alternative extensions (TLDs) for the same name. This is useful if your preferred extension is taken, or if you want to grab multiple versions of the name to protect your brand. Current pricing for the most popular TLDs on AEserver:

| Extension | Price (1 Year) | Best For |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **.ae** | AED 125.00 | Businesses targeting the UAE market |
| **[.me](/domain-registration/me-domains/)** | AED 25.00 | Personal blogs and portfolios |
| **.it.com** | AED 55.00 | Tech brands and global alternative to .com |
| **[.bh](/domain-registration/bh-domains/)** | AED 169.00 | Bahrain-based businesses |
| **[.qa](/domain-registration/qa-domains/)** | AED 75.00 | Qatar-based businesses |
| **[.shop](/domain-registration/shop-domains/)** | AED 170.50 | E-commerce stores |

  **Suggested Domains:** Further down the same page, AEserver also shows automatically generated alternatives (like adding common words or switching between .com and .net) with Add to Cart buttons next to each one. These are handy if your exact first choice is not available.   **⚠️ IMPORTANT:** Prices shown are exclusive of UAE VAT (5%). VAT will be added automatically at the final checkout step for orders billed in the UAE.

## Part 2: Configure Your Domain

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### Click "Checkout" to proceed

Once you click **Add to Cart**, the button immediately changes to a blue **Checkout** button (with a small cart icon), and the cart counter in the top right of the page updates to show one item. The *.ae* card in the TLD row also switches to a "Checkout" label, confirming the domain is now in your cart.

 ![Register Domain page after adding the domain to cart, with Checkout button visible](https://www.aeserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/checkout_button.jpg)

If you want to register more than one domain (for example, to own both the .ae and [.com](/domain-registration/com-domains/) versions of your brand), do not click Checkout yet. Instead, click **Add** next to each additional extension you want, and only then continue. When you are ready, click the blue **Checkout** button.

  **💡 TIP:** Registering multiple TLDs at once saves time and locks in your brand across regions. It is much cheaper to register defensively now than to buy a domain back from someone later.   4

### Choose registration period, add-ons, and nameservers

The next page is **Domains Configuration**. This is where you fine-tune your order before paying. You will see the domain you selected at the top, followed by four main options.

 ![Domains Configuration page with registration period, add-ons, and nameserver fields](https://www.aeserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/domain_configuration.jpg)

### 🗓️ Registration Period

By default, most domains are registered for **1 Year**. For many TLDs you can also select 2, 3, 5, or up to 10 years in the dropdown. Registering for multiple years is convenient because you will not need to worry about renewals, and some extensions occasionally offer small discounts for multi-year terms.

### 🛡️ DNS Management (Paid Add-on)

The first checkbox is **DNS Management**, priced at **AED 5.00 / 1 Year**. This enables AEserver's external DNS hosting, which can speed up DNS resolution for your website and improve availability through added redundancy across multiple name servers.

  **💡 Who needs this:** You do NOT need this add-on if you are also purchasing hosting from AEserver, since DNS is already included with hosting plans. It is mainly useful if your domain is registered here but your website and email live on a completely different provider, and you want AEserver to manage the DNS records.

### ✉️ Email Forwarding (Free)

The second checkbox is **Email Forwarding**, which is **FREE** for 1 year. With this enabled, you can create forwarding addresses like *hello@yourdomainname.ae* that automatically forward any incoming mail to an existing inbox (for example your personal Gmail). You can monitor everything from a single account without setting up a full mailbox.

  **Good to know:** Email forwarding is not the same as a full business email account. It only redirects incoming messages, you cannot send email from the forwarded address. If you want a proper *you@yourdomainname.ae* inbox you can send and receive from, look at AEserver's [Business Email](/business-email/) or [Microsoft 365 plans](/email-ms-office-365/) instead.

### 🌐 Nameservers

At the bottom of the page you will see five **Nameserver** fields. By default, AEserver fills in the first three with its own servers:

| Nameserver | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Nameserver 1 | `dns1.aeserver.com` |
| Nameserver 2 | `dns2.aeserver.com` |
| Nameserver 3 | `dns3.aeserver.com` |

Leave these defaults as they are if you plan to host your website or email with AEserver, or if you are not sure. You can always change them later from your client area.

If you already have hosting elsewhere (for example on Cloudflare, AWS, DigitalOcean, or another provider), clear these fields and enter the nameservers your hosting provider gave you instead.

  **⚠️ IMPORTANT:** Incorrect nameservers will cause your website and email to stop working. If you are unsure what values to use, keep the AEserver defaults for now and adjust later. Changing nameservers is free and takes a few minutes.

Once you are happy with the configuration, click the blue **Continue** button at the bottom of the page to proceed to checkout.

## Part 3: Review and Complete Your Order

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### Review your order and apply a promo code

The **Review & Checkout** page summarizes what you are about to buy. On the left you will see the product details, on the right the order totals including VAT.

 ![Review and Checkout page with order summary and promo code field](https://www.aeserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/review_checkout.jpg)

Things to double-check here:

- The **domain name** is spelled exactly how you want it (there is an *Edit* link next to it if you need to go back)
- The **registration period** matches what you selected (shown in the small dropdown on the right, for example "1 Year")
- The **renewal price**, shown just below the first-year price, so there are no surprises next year
- The **Order Summary** panel on the right with Subtotal, UAE VAT at 5%, and the final **Total Due Today**

If you have a **promo code**, enter it in the "Apply Promo Code" field and click **Validate Code**. A confirmation message will show you how much was discounted.

  **💡 TIP:** AEserver runs seasonal promotions on bundles (domain + email + hosting). If you are planning to buy hosting anyway, bundling everything in one order is usually cheaper than buying items separately.

When you are ready, click the green **Checkout** button in the Order Summary panel to continue.

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### Fill in your details and complete payment

The final **Checkout** page is a single long form. It looks like a lot at first, but most of it is standard information you would fill in for any online purchase. If you already have an AEserver account, click **Already Registered?** at the top right to log in and skip most of this form.

 ![AEserver checkout form with personal information, billing address, and payment sections](https://www.aeserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/checkout_form.jpg)

Here is what each section asks for, from top to bottom:

### Sign Up (Optional Shortcut)

You can click **Sign in with Google** to auto-fill your name and email from your Google account, which saves a bit of typing. You will still need to fill in address and phone number.

### Personal Information

| Field | What to Enter |
| --- | --- |
| **First Name / Last Name** | Your legal name as it appears on your ID |
| **Email Address** | A valid inbox you check regularly, this is where renewal notices and domain authorization emails are sent |
| **Phone Number** | Select your country code from the flag dropdown, then enter the number without spaces or the leading zero |

### Billing Address

Fill in your company name (optional if you are registering as an individual), street address, city, state or emirate, postcode, and country. These details are used for invoicing and must match your payment method's billing address.

### Additional Information

Two important fields appear here for UAE customers:

- **UAE TRN**, your Tax Registration Number. If your company is VAT-registered in the UAE, enter the TRN to make sure your invoice is VAT-compliant. If you are not registered for VAT, leave this blank.
- **Account Type**, choose *Individual Account* if you are buying for yourself, or *Business Account* if you are purchasing on behalf of a company.
- **How did you find us?**, a quick dropdown for marketing purposes, pick whichever source applies.

### Domain Registrant Information

This section lets you set different contact details for the domain's public WHOIS record, separate from your billing details. For most people, the default option **"Use Default Contact (Details Above)"** is fine, just leave it as is.

You only need to change this if you are registering a domain on behalf of a separate person or legal entity whose details should appear in WHOIS.

### Account Security

Create a **password** for your new AEserver account, or click **Generate Password** to have one created for you. A strength meter underneath shows how secure the password is.

Below that, pick a **security question** from the dropdown and enter your answer. This is used to verify your identity if you ever need to recover your account.

  **⚠️ IMPORTANT:** Save your password somewhere safe (a password manager is ideal). You will need this account to manage your domain, renew it, change nameservers, and handle transfers.

### Payment Details

Choose how you want to pay:

| Method | Details |
| --- | --- |
| **Credit / Debit Cards** | Visa, Mastercard, American Express. Google Pay is also supported for supported cards. Instant activation. |
| **PayPal** | Pay with your PayPal balance or linked card. You will be redirected to log in, then returned automatically. |
| **Bank Transfer (UAE / Swift)** | Manual transfer from your UAE bank or international Swift. Your domain is activated once the payment is verified, which can take 1 to 3 business days. |

If you pick Credit/Debit, enter your card number, expiry date (MM/YY), and CVV/CVC2. Optionally, give this card a nickname so you can recognize it in your account later (useful if you plan to save multiple cards).

### Complete Your Order

Tick the checkbox **"I have read and agree to the Terms of Service"**, then click the blue **Complete Order** button.

That is it. For credit card and PayPal payments, your domain is usually active within a few minutes. You will receive a welcome email with your invoice and a link to log in to your client area.

## What Happens Next

After a successful payment, AEserver sends you a confirmation email with your invoice and domain activation details. From your **client area** you can:

- Manage DNS records (A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT)
- Change nameservers if you decide to host somewhere else
- Set up email forwarding addresses
- Enable auto-renew so the domain never expires accidentally
- Update [WHOIS](/whois-lookup/) contact information
- [Transfer the domain](/transfer-your-domain-names/) to another registrar if needed

For **.ae** domains specifically, there is no separate trademark or trade-license verification step, .ae is open to any person or business globally and activates instantly after payment.

## Summary

Registering a domain on AEserver, in one glance:

1. **Search**, enter your desired name on the AEserver homepage and click Search.
2. **Pick your extension**, add your preferred TLD (or several) to the cart. Alternatives and suggested domains appear right below the main result.
3. **Proceed to checkout**, click the blue Checkout button when the cart has everything you want.
4. **Configure**, choose registration period, optionally add DNS Management and Email Forwarding, and keep the default nameservers unless you already have hosting elsewhere.
5. **Review**, double-check the domain spelling, renewal price, and VAT. Apply a promo code if you have one.
6. **Pay and complete**, fill in your personal and billing info, create your account password, pick a payment method, agree to the terms, and click Complete Order.

Your domain is now yours. Log in to your client area any time to manage DNS, enable auto-renew, or transfer it away in the future.

### Related Articles

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