I've had a sports website in the past, but I lost it when I missed the renewal date and a company in China snapped it up. I tried to get it back after it became available again, but they registered it once more. Recently, I bought a new domain from Porkbun and I'm eager to get it up and running again, possibly using WordPress. However, I'm having trouble transferring the domain because I've been told it can't be transferred within 60 days of registration. What steps should I take to set up my site now?
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First off, congratulations on getting your new domain! Just remember, owning a domain is just the first step — you'll need a web host to actually run your site. Once you get hosting, you'll point your domain's DNS records to that host's IP address. It's the key to getting everything online!
You're right about the 60-day transfer rule; it's there to prevent scams. But you can still start building your site! You don’t need to transfer your domain right away. Just update the DNS settings to point to where you'll host your site, and once that time is up, you can handle the transfer if you want. No stress needed!
Yeah, and don’t forget to check if your hosting provider has an easy way to handle DNS changes. It’ll save you a lot of hassle!