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Should I Add “www” to the Domain When I Register It?
Just the domain name is enough, both to register the name and to install the hosting service.
Introduction
When registering a domain you do not need to include www. The correct domain is always registered in its base form, for example midominio.com.
Why don’t you register with www
www is not the domain itself, but a regular subdomain. That is to say:
midominio.comis the domain.www.midominio.comis a variant that you can later configure.
What happens after registration
Once the domain is registered, you can decide if you want it to work:
- Only without
www. - Only with
www. - In both formats, redirecting one towards the other.
Practical recommendation
The most important thing is to choose a major version and maintain it consistently across the web, SSL certificate, and redirects.
Common problems
I’m trying to register www.mydomain.com and it won’t let me
It’s normal. What is registered is midominio.com, not the subdomain www.
My website works without www but not with www
This is corrected in the DNS configuration or in the site redirection.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use www if I want?
Yes. You can configure it after registration.
Google prefers with or without www?
The important thing is not so much which one you choose, but that you use one main version and redirect the other correctly.
Conclusion
When you register a domain, always do it without www. Then you can decide if you want to use that variant on your website and leave it well configured.