Basic and Monthly Plan subscribers can buy (register) and connect a custom domain name directly with Format.
Renewing the domain name for subsequent years is $20 USD per year.
A custom email address via Google Workspace can also be added for US$72 per year. See our custom email guide.
Buy a domain name
Click 'Settings' from the lower-left sidebar
Click 'Domain and Email'
Click 'Buy Domain'
Or upgrade to a Pro Yearly or Pro Plus Yearly plan and 'Get Free Domain'
Choose your new domain name
Type in the search field to display a selection of custom domain names below
Select one available '$20 USD / year' domain name
Domains that are similar may be shown or 'Unavailable'. If too close, consider a different name.
.com
, .net
, .org
, .ca
, .xyz
and .me
top level domains (TLDs) are available.
Registration details
Check the domain name is exactly what you wanted (no changes possible after registering)
The domain renewal date will be displayed. Auto-renewal is enabled by default and your payment method will be charged shortly before this date
Enter your name, this is required and must be a correct, legal name
Add your address details accurately
Add your email address and phone number
Read the legal fine print
Read and agree to our Terms of Service. By clicking 'Complete Purchase' you are agreeing to our Terms of Service. This is a requirement for registering a domain
View more on our Domain Pricing page
'Complete Purchase' after you have re-checked all details are correct
.ca Domain Names
If registering a
.ca
domain you must choose a legal group you belong toCIRA Registrant Agreement must also be read and agreed to (for
.ca
domains).Select 'I agree'
Read and agree to our Terms of Service. By clicking 'Complete Purchase' you are agreeing to our Terms of Service. This is a requirement for registering a domain.
View more on our Domain Pricing page
Click 'Complete Purchase' once you have re-checked all entered details are correct.
Domain purchased
Notification that domain selected has been successfully purchased
'Go to Domain Settings' to complete
Domain Settings
Return to 'Domain and Email' panel
New custom domain shown
Status of 'Needs Email Verification'. Please check your email to verify this address within 14 days of registering, if you don't see the email, check your spam folder
The domain is set to auto-renew to ensure you do not lose the domain or any services
Format address (what also appears in top-left corner of your Dashboard under 'FORMAT' logo
Still have questions? Reach us on our live chat or email us at info@format.com We’re here to help!