i have a domain name smashchatter.com which someone gave to me as a gift, but i would like to change that domain name for free. is there any domain hosting website out there that will let me switch my domain over to there host and let me change my domain name for free? cause my host wont let me change my domain name for free.

For free - I don't think so just maybe only free hosting companies.

Well, if you're not happy with your host, you should switch host, or let it expire and take the chance that it doesn't get snatch before you register it again. Also, find out what it costs. For my own host, I can switch anytime (just costs the usual $10 to transfer) . but ofc, the hosting fees I've already paid are... already paid

Just check that the new host doesn't charge you if you're dissatisfied with them too !

well i dont mind the host i just want to be able to change my doman name for free, but im not able too.

Hey brett35, don't really know what you mean. You want to keep your webpage, but change so that visitors reach it by typing in something other than smashchatter.com? Is that right?

Well, all it takes is going to Yahoo and buying your new domain name for $10, then point that to your current host. (Look on Yahoo for how.)

I'm pretty sure your current host will be glad to register a domain for you for about the same price, and they will help you set it up. Which host are you using?

There's two ends to this - the registrar and the host. There are loads of competing services on the net that let you search and buy domains, and contact the registrar for you. Now, you can choose any registrar - you should get mail telling you how to log in and point the domain name you registered to your site.

The host "just" stores the files that make up your site, and all of them allow .com/net/org/biz/info/us to point to your site. For other (country) domains like .co.uk etc, all hosts are different.

Sorry if you already know how it works But you could clarify exactly what your goal is, I got a little uncertain.