How do I get a custom domain name for my website
Custom domains are available through the university domain registration service.
Department level domains such as yourDomain.ece.illinois.edu do not have a charge associated with them. For department level domains, email your request to grainger-marcom@illinois.edu. Include in your request the following information:
- The custom domain you would like
- Where your website is hosted
Once the custom domain is created and points to your web hosting service, there are additional steps you will need to complete.
- If your website is hosted on the https://publish.illinois.edu the next steps are here.
- If your website is hosted on the campus cPanel service go here for next steps.
- If your website is hosted elsewhere, refer to the hosting documentation.
The following instructions apply only to third-level domains such as yourdomain.illinois.edu or non-edu domains such as .net or .org domains.
Third level domains are restricted to high-level organizations (colleges, departments, inter-departmental organizations) or campus-wide services. They can only be paid for with a university CFOP. There are guidelines for choosing third-level domains.
To request a third level domain or a non-.edu domain send the following to grainger-marcom@illinois.edu
- Requested domain name
- Short description of the intended use for the domain
- University CFOP name and number to which any registration fees may be charged (for non-.edu domains: $10 per year plus market rate domain registration.)
- Where the website is hosted. Do not request the domain before you have secured a hosting location.