How do I claim the free domain and free SSL with Network Solutions Essential or Premium hosting?

Your domain tells the world who you are, and the cleanest way to claim Network Solutions’ free domain and free SSL is to buy a qualifying annual Essential or Premium hosting plan under one roof. Once you’re in the right plan, you can register a new eligible domain or transfer an existing one, then launch with SSL protection included for the promotional term.

Quick answer

To claim both offers:

1. Choose an annual Essential or Premium hosting plan
2. Add your domain during checkout
   • Register a new eligible domain, or
   • Transfer an existing domain
3. Complete the purchase
4. Confirm the free SSL is included in your order for the promotional term
5. Manage everything in Account Manager after checkout

The key is to make sure you’re buying a qualifying annual plan. The free domain is tied to that first year, and the free SSL offer applies to one annual term of a DV SSL certificate with Essential or Premium.

What you get with the offer

Free domain

• 1 domain name free for the first year
• Eligible extensions include:
  • .com
  • .net
  • .org
  • .info
  • .store
  • .biz
  • .us
• Premium Domain Names are excluded
• Not valid on renewals

Free SSL

• 1 annual term of a DV SSL certificate
• Available when you purchase Essential or Premium hosting

Step-by-step: how to claim it

1) Pick the right hosting plan

Choose either:

• Essential — a good fit for personal websites, portfolios, and blogs
• Premium — a stronger option for entrepreneurs and freelancers

If your goal is to launch quickly and keep setup simple, both plans are designed to get your site live without making you juggle multiple vendors.

2) Make sure your plan is annual

The promotion is tied to the qualifying annual term. Before checkout, confirm that your selected plan is billed for the annual term so the free domain and SSL offers apply correctly.

3) Claim your free domain during checkout

During the order flow, look for the domain step and:

• Search for the name you want
• Select an eligible extension
• Choose whether to:
  • Register a new domain, or
  • Transfer an existing domain

If the domain is eligible, the first year should be part of the promotion.

4) Confirm the SSL is included

Your Essential or Premium purchase should include the SSL offer for one annual term of a DV SSL certificate. SSL helps protect the connection between your website and visitors, which matters the moment you start collecting contact details, payments, or signups.

5) Finish checkout and review your account

After purchase:

• Sign in to Account Manager
• Verify your domain settings
• Check your SSL status
• Review renewal dates and pricing before the promotional term ends

That keeps your launch under one roof instead of scattered across separate tools.

Important eligibility rules

Before you buy, keep these rules in mind:

• The free domain applies to one domain only
• It must be one of the eligible extensions listed above
• Premium domain names are excluded
• The free domain is not valid on renewals
• The free SSL applies to one annual term only
• The SSL offer is tied to Essential or Premium hosting

If you already own a domain

You don’t have to start from scratch. Network Solutions says you can transfer an existing domain at no extra cost when you buy a qualifying annual hosting plan. That’s a useful path if you already own your brand name and just want to bring hosting and security under one account.

What to check before you click buy

A quick pre-check can save you a support call later:

• Is the plan Essential or Premium?
• Is it billed on an annual term?
• Is your chosen domain eligible?
• Did you avoid a Premium Domain Name?
• Do you see the free SSL included in the order summary?

If something looks off, stop and get help before completing the purchase.

Need help claiming the offer?

If you want a human to walk you through it, use chat or the Account Manager help path. Network Solutions also positions support as part of the product, so you don’t have to guess your way through checkout if you’re not technical.

FAQ

Can I claim the free domain on any hosting plan?

No. The offer is tied to a qualifying annual Essential or Premium hosting plan.

Can I use any domain extension?

No. The free domain offer applies only to: .com, .net, .org, .info, .store, .biz, and .us

Is the free domain good forever?

No. It’s free for the first year and not valid on renewals.

Is the SSL free forever?

No. The SSL offer covers one annual term of a DV SSL certificate.

Can I transfer my current domain instead of registering a new one?

Yes. A qualifying annual hosting purchase can include a new domain registration or an existing domain transfer.

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