Free Domain

Any customer who purchases an annual web hosting plan qualifies.

Here’s the breakdown:

• Eligible plans: Starter, Pro, and Unlimited (all annual billing cycles)
• Not eligible: Monthly plans (these do not include a free domain)

Important note: Your domain is free for the entire first year. At renewal, you’ll pay the standard domain fee, which is clearly displayed upfront so there are no surprises.

Pro tip: If you’re serious about building an online presence, the annual plan is the smarter choice. You save money on hosting AND get a free domain worth ₦5,500+. It’s a win-win.

The “best” extension depends on your goals and audience. Here’s a breakdown:

Our recommendation: If you’re targeting Nigerian customers, go with .com.ng first. It’s the safest, most trusted choice. You can always add a .com or .ng later as your business grows and point them all to the same website.

Free WHOIS protection is not included with your free domain.

Here’s what that means: Without WHOIS protection, your personal contact details (name, address, phone number, email) are publicly visible in the WHOIS database. Anyone can look up who owns your domain.

Your options:

• Purchase WHOIS protection as an add-on for a small annual fee (typically a few thousand Naira)
• Use a business address or PO Box instead of your home address when registering

Why it matters: WHOIS protection keeps spammers, telemarketers, and competitors from accessing your personal information. It’s a small investment for peace of mind and privacy.

Yes, but with one important distinction, you’ll need to buy a new domain, not switch your existing one.

For example, if you start with yourbrand.xyz and later want yourbrand.com, you’ll need to register .com as a completely new domain. You can’t “convert” or “swap” your .xyz to a .com.

What you can do:

• Point both domains to the same website using DNS settings. This way, visitors who type either address will reach your site.
• Redirect the old domain to the new one (301 redirect) so you don’t lose traffic or SEO value.
• Keep your original domain and use it alongside the new one, many businesses own multiple domains.

Best practice: Start with the extension that best fits your current needs. If you’re unsure, .com.ng is a safe bet for Nigerian businesses. You can always expand later.

Getting your free domain is quick and straightforward. Here’s the process:

Step 1: Choose an annual hosting plan, Starter, Pro, or Unlimited.

Step 2: During checkout, you’ll be prompted to search for your desired domain name.

Step 3: Type in your preferred name (e.g., yourbrand) and select your preferred extension from the available options (.com.ng, .ng, .shop, etc.).

Step 4: If it’s available, claim it, the price will automatically be discounted to ₦0 for the first year.

Step 5: Complete your purchase. Your domain, hosting, SSL certificate, and email are all set up together.

That’s it. No coupon codes. No hidden steps. The free domain is automatically applied at checkout when you purchase an annual plan.

The extensions available depend on which hosting plan you choose.

Here’s the full breakdown:

Why the difference? Higher-tier plans unlock more premium extensions like .com.ng which is more valuable for branding and local SEO. If you choose Starter, you can always upgrade later to get access to these extensions.

What each extension is good for:

• .buzz — Events, lifestyle, entertainment
• .com.ng — Nigerian businesses, local credibility
• .shop — E-commerce and online retail
• .cloud — Tech, SaaS, modern digital services
• .top — Blogs, content platforms
• .xyz — Personal portfolios, creative projects

Yes, you can, but there’s a mandatory 60-day waiting period.

Why the 60-day lock? This is a global ICANN regulation, not a Truehost policy. It applies to every domain registrar worldwide and prevents unauthorized transfers and domain hijacking.

What happens after 60 days:

• You’re free to transfer your domain to any registrar you choose
• You can request a transfer authorization code (EPP code) from Truehost
• You’ll need to initiate the transfer with your new registrar

Important points to note:

• You’ll be responsible for any transfer or renewal fees charged by the new registrar
• Your domain’s expiry date stays the same, the new registrar will charge you for the renewal when it’s due
• The transfer process usually takes 5–7 days to complete

Do you need to transfer? Most businesses stick with Truehost because of the convenience, your domain, hosting, email, and SSL all work seamlessly together in one dashboard. But the option is always there if you decide to move.