For beginners who want to register a domain and build a website themselves, Naiba recommends the foreign NameSilo domain registration platform and the latest 2026 comprehensive tutorial on NameSilo domain registration and DNS setup.
NameSilo is a well-established foreign domain registrar. Naiba registers most of his own domains here. As an ICANN-accredited platform, it supports Alipay payment, offers free privacy protection, has transparent renewal pricing, and allows purchase and use without real-name verification.
Detailed Steps for NameSilo Domain Registration
1. Search for the domain you want to register
Open theNameSilo official website(It is recommended to access via a proxy, otherwise the loading might be slow). Enter the domain you wish to register in the search box, as shown in the image below:
2. Add the domain to the shopping cart and proceed to checkout
After clicking the search button, available domain suffixes will appear. Different suffixes have different prices, but Naiba still recommends prioritizing the registration of a .com domain.
Select an available domain (if not satisfied, simply search for another domain). After clicking the shopping cart button, then click the red checkout button.
3. Register an account or log in
The order of the following checkout and registration steps has been adjusted by NameSilo, so please adapt flexibly.
Account registration interface. If accessed without a proxy, the CAPTCHA might not be visible, so remember to use a proxy.
4. Enter the promo code and complete checkout
After logging into your account, a „Welcome to the NS Rewards Program„ interface will pop up. Simply click “I Understand" button to confirm.
The following interface will then appear.
On this interface, directly click the CHECKOUT button to proceed to the next step. There is no need to add DNS or Hosting to the shopping cart.
Then a pop-upAddressinterface will appear, requiring you to fill in your account information. You can fill in real details or approximate information, as no authenticity verification is performed.
In the image,Have a Coupon or Promotion Codeyou can enter apromo codenewnaiba(which can deduct $1 for purchases over $10), then click the Add New Payment Method button to add a payment method.
On the payment method selection interface, if you want to use Alipay for payment, select See more. The newly popped-up interface will have the Alipay option.
After selecting Alipay, check the box for „I accept the NameSilo.com Terms & Conditions“, then click the PAY button to be redirected to the Alipay payment interface.
5. Interface after successful purchase
After payment is completed, continue. The following interface will appear. Decide whether to enable auto-renewal as needed and then save. However, auto-renewal is not effective for Alipay payments because they cannot directly deduct funds from Alipay.
If the above cannot be saved, you can ignore it and directly click the logo in the top left corner to return to the website homepage.
Tip: If after registering and logging in, you are prompted to verify your email or complete your profile, remember to verify and fill it in.
You have not verified your main account email address.
Click here for more information and to verify your main account email address.
What to do after the domain is registered?
After the domain registration is complete, you still need to configure DNS resolution for the domain before it can function.
For the method of DNS resolution on NameSilo, please continue reading 👉Tutorial on DNS resolution and DNS server modification for NameSilo domains
Once DNS resolution is complete, you can proceed to build your website, for example,install a WordPress website.。
You may also need to know:How to renew a NameSilo domain? 、Purchase and renew domains at a lower price on NameSilo
NameSilo Domain Registration Frequently Asked Questions
Does NameSilo support Alipay payment?
NameSilo supports Alipay payment. When adding a payment method at the checkout page, select the See More button, and you will see the Alipay option in the new interface.
Can a domain registered with NameSilo be filed for ICP?
A domain registered with NameSilo cannot be filed for ICP directly. According to domestic filing requirements, domains must be registered within China. Therefore, you need to first transfer the domain from NameSilo to a domestic domain registrar, such as Alibaba Cloud or Tencent Cloud, and then apply for ICP filing.
Does registering a domain with NameSilo require real-name authentication?
NameSilo domain registration does not require real-name verification and includes free domain privacy protection, so your registration details are not visible to others through Whois queries.
Hello!
When logging in for the first time after a successful purchase, the additional information that needs to be filled in—does it require real country details, etc.?
No, it does not need to be real.
Hello! I want to build a website for foreign trade. For the additional information required during the first login, I'm targeting the European and American markets. If I fill in China, will it affect recommendations or access from foreign customers?
It does not affect it.
Hello! I want to build a website for foreign trade. For the additional information required during the first login, I'm targeting the European and American markets. If I fill in China, will it affect recommendations or access from foreign customers?
It doesn't matter.
Hello! For automatic domain renewal, is it also about $10 per year?
The renewal price displayed on the purchase interface is the actual price.
Hello, may I ask why Alipay payment is not showing on my side?
If Alipay is not available, try other payment methods or switch to another registrar.
Is the hosting provided by the domain registrar good to use?
Haven't used it.
What is the purpose of his advanced DNS? Do I need to modify the DNS myself if I use it directly?
No need to buy it, the default one is fine.