[closed] What is a "Hostname"?

0	Hosting24 started to offer VPS servers and if you go to buy one, they ask for a "Hostname". What does that mean? what hostname is vps asked Sep 15 '12 at 13:21 Cameron 1.8k●104●128●136 closed Sep 16 '12 at 09:40

The question has been closed for the following reason "The question is answered, right answer was accepted" by Cameron Sep 16 '12 at 09:40

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well here you go this has everything you need to know about hostnames.

http://bit.ly/PF0sjn

answered Sep 15 '12 at 13:32

trueb
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I tried Googling it, the reason I'm asking is I don't understand what there saying. Trust me, I get frustrated with the people who ask simple, Googlable questions and I do send them an Imgtfy link.

(Sep 15 '12 at 13:46) Cameron

0	THey are saying you need to have a DOMAIN NAME www. hostname (yourname).com simplly naming your machine or in this case your peice of the machine :) answered Sep 15 '12 at 22:35 jadtechnic 2.0k●5●18 edited Sep 15 '12 at 22:36

HI Cameron,

I'm new at this myself- so I'll tell you what I did & maybe that'll help a little. I am in Australia so I utilized VentraIP to purchase my "domain name". This is where you decide what name you want your website to show as/be registered as (cameron.com, let's say). You then "own" that name for however long a period they allow you to purchase. You then need to lease it again after that time period in order to keep that name. It runs around $20 for two years. Once you have your domain name, you go find a host.

The webhost is the place that actually "hosts" or keeps your website data. This is where people will install a Wordpress plug-in or whatever, in order to build their website. Now, I have been told to NOT use the same service company for both domain & hosting- keep them separate.

When you decide & purchase your hosting package, you go back to the control panel of the domain seller & change the name servers so they will point to your new host.

I basically have limited experience in it all- which is why I chose a webhost known for "holding your hand" to get started. Mine is netorigin- & I've been very happy with their response time & answers.

If you'd like to get more info, please sign-up at the Whirlpool forums. It's really an awesome site- with info on so many tech-related things (& others).

Hope this helps?

Cheers!

Tracy

answered Sep 16 '12 at 03:17

geekomatic
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I appreciate your answer, but you explained to me how to start a website not what a hostname is. :)

(Sep 16 '12 at 09:02) Cameron

Actually, since you mentioned hosting & servers, I went with domains/webhost to frame my answer...

Anyway- context is everything. As long as you're happy with your own answer- that's good.

Cheers!

(Sep 16 '12 at 09:25) geekomatic

I am pretty sure a hostname is whatever you name your server. i.e "Thunderhawk" or "Rhino"

answered Sep 16 '12 at 09:03

Cameron
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that would be true if you were naming the server how ever VPS is nor a privite server :)

THe over all server has a name already VPS is virtually personal or privite it is in reality shared with several others hosted by another company all they are asking for is your domain name without the www or the .com part that will be your host name this will become your Drive name (host name) with out that it will simplly become localhost ..

(Sep 16 '12 at 20:20) jadtechnic

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