Domain name

@dss asked about getting a free .info address; @Dani suggested the Website Marketplace and @Neo-Cruise pointed to a free-domain service. Here is a concise, up-to-date perspective and practical steps based on how the market works today.

Free domain offers do exist, but they are usually limited to specific country-code extensions or short promotional periods and often carry restrictions (non-transferable registrations, mandatory ads, short renewal windows, or account rules). For a stable, long-term presence it is generally better to register a domain through an accredited registrar so ownership, transferability and DNS control are guaranteed. For authoritative information on TLDs see the IANA root zone database (IANA root zone database).

If budget is zero, two pragmatic alternatives are available: use a reliable free-hosted subdomain (for example GitHub Pages or similar static-host hosts) or accept a free ccTLD from a provider that explicitly offers them — but only after reading the registration agreement and renewal policy. One current provider that offers free ccTLD registrations is Freenom; terms vary by extension.

Quick checklist to apply now: search availability and compare initial vs renewal pricing; confirm who legally owns the name and whether transfers are allowed; enable WHOIS/privacy and full DNS control; plan email deliverability (use SPF/DKIM and a reputable mail provider) if mail will use the domain. For WHOIS basics and registrar guidance, see ICANN resources (ICANN WHOIS).