Armenian Nameam free top-level domain name and virtual host application guide

As the leading domain name registrar in Armenia, Name.am provides users with a unique free .ՀԱՅ Armenian top-level domain service. This service has reopened the free registration channel after the update in February 2025. This article will introduce in detail how to make full use of the full set of free services provided by Name.am, including domain name registration, virtual hosting application and related function configuration.

Name.am Service Overview

Name.am's free service package is the best in the industry and mainly includes two core services:

• Free .ՀԱՅ TLD : Completely free Armenian country code TLD (ccTLD)
• Free web hosting : cPanel managed hosting service provided

Domain Name Service Features

Name.am's .ՀԱՅ domain name service has the following significant advantages:

1. Completely free registration and first year use
2. Support DNSSEC security extension
3. Provide Whois privacy protection
4. DNS server can be modified freely
5. Support Cloudflare integration
6. Provide domain name forwarding function

Virtual host configuration

The free virtual hosting configuration is quite impressive:

Detailed registration guide

Account Registration Process

When registering a Name.am account, please note the following points:

1. Visit the official registration page: https://name.am/register
2. Switch the interface language to English (flag icon in the upper right corner)
3. Select "Individual" as the account type
4. Fill in real and valid personal information
   • The name must be consistent with the ID card
   • It is recommended to use international email services such as Gmail
   • The password must contain uppercase and lowercase letters and numbers
5. Read carefully and agree to the Terms of Service
6. Complete email verification

Domain Name Application Steps

After successfully registering an account, the specific process of applying for a .ՀԱՅ domain name is as follows:

1. Enter the desired domain name in the domain name search box (Armenian characters are supported)
2. Click the "Check" button to check availability
3. Add available domains to your shopping cart
4. Enter the checkout page and fill in the complete registration information
   • Contact number format: +86.13800138000
   • Address information must be detailed and accurate
5. Check the "Register for free" option
6. Pay with account balance ($0)

Audit considerations

Name.am will manually review all newly registered domain names:

• Review time: Usually completed within 1 hour in Armenian working time (UTC+4)
• The longest review period: no more than 1 working day
• You will receive an email notification after the review is passed
• The domain name status changes to "active" to indicate that the review has passed.

Virtual Host Configuration Guide

Application Process

After the domain name is approved, you can immediately apply for free virtual hosting:

1. Visit the hosting service page: https://name.am/hosting
2. Select the free plan and click "BUY"
3. Select the .ՀԱՅ domain name you want to bind from the list of registered domain names
4. Setting up cPanel Login Credentials
   • It is recommended that the username be a combination of letters and numbers
   • Password strength requirements must be met
5. Select 1-year usage period
6. Pay with account balance

Management Features

After successfully activating the host, you can manage it in the following ways:

• cPanel access : Log in via the "Manage" button
• Renewal operation : Click "Renew" before the expiration of each year
• Domain name binding : support adding multiple domain names
• SSL Certificate : Let's Encrypt Auto-configuration

Advanced function configuration

DNS settings

Name.am provides complete DNS management capabilities:

1. Log in to your account and go to "My Domains"
2. Click the gear icon to the right of your domain name
3. Select "DNS Management"
4. Can add/modify various DNS records
   • A Record
   • CNAME Record
   • MX Records
   • TXT records, etc.

Cloudflare Integration

Steps to connect your domain to Cloudflare:

1. Adding a website to Cloudflare
2. Get Cloudflare's NS server address
3. Modify NS records in Name.am domain settings
4. Wait for DNS to take effect (up to 48 hours)

Usage suggestions and precautions

Best Practices

• Back up website data regularly
• Enable automatic renewal reminders in cPanel
• Reasonable use of 600MB storage space
• Monitor 30GB of data usage

Potential Problems

• Armenian domain names may affect SEO
• Free services may have stability risks
• International access speed depends on line conditions
• Policy changes may result in service adjustments

Summarize

The .ՀԱՅ free domain name and virtual hosting service provided by Name.am is particularly suitable for individual developers, small projects or learning purposes. Although there are certain usage thresholds and potential restrictions, its rich functions and completely free strategy make it one of the most cost-effective service solutions on the market. It is recommended that users make data backups and emergency plans while enjoying free services to cope with possible service changes.