A domain name is the web address or URL where visitors find your site. A custom domain gives your site a professional look, strengthens your brand, and helps visitors find you on the web.
Buying a domain and a hosting package are two separate steps in setting up an online presence.
A domain is your website's address on the internet. When you buy a domain, you're purchasing the right to use that specific web address for a set period. You don't get any storage space or server resources with a domain purchase alone.
A hosting package, also known as web hosting, provides the space and servers needed to store and serve your website's files to the public. When you buy a hosting package, you're renting server space and internet connectivity to store and display your website. Hosting packages usually come with features like email accounts, database access, and security measures.
Domain name privacy protection, also known as WHOIS protection or domain registration privacy, is a service that conceals the personal information associated with your domain name registration. The main purpose of this service is to prevent unwanted solicitations, spam, and even identity theft by keeping your personal info private.
Depending on the requirements of your organization, domain name privacy can greatly improve the privacy and security of your domain. ID protection is available as free add-on when registering or transferring a domain.