asmith Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 sorry about this question , i've always worked with php localy, and i'll be getting a domain in a month , i've search through domain sites, but i don't know what exactlly i should go for . i will have some pages, designed and programmed with php , and myql database and so on .. should i phurchase just a domain ? or i should get web hosting too ? what exactlly i should go for ? Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/78281-solved-domain-noobish-question/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
revraz Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Not really PHP related, but it does you no good to have a domain name and not have a webhost. Where would the domain name point to if you don't get hosting? You can start off getting just a host without a domain name if you want, and look to see if they offer what you want. Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/78281-solved-domain-noobish-question/#findComment-396143 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glyde Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 You could purchase just a domain and have it resolve to your computer which you can use as a server until you get your website working, at which point you can pay for webhosting and upload it. However, creating a server (in most situations) requires installation of software such as Apache/Abyss and PHP, and in addition it usually requires the configuration of a router to allow port forwarding or DMZ to the computer running as a server. Even at that point, some ISP's will limit the amount of upload bandwidth you have to prevent people from hosting a server. In most cases it is easier to have a web host, but if money is a factor, you can always play around locally until your website is ready. Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/78281-solved-domain-noobish-question/#findComment-396149 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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