What You Get With a Domain Name Registration at VivaHosting

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Registering a domain through VivaHosting includes free DNS management and theft protection, and you can also get a free domain registration bundled with a hosting plan. The homepage lists domain registration alongside hosting, a website builder, and SSL certificates, so the domain is positioned as one part of a broader setup rather than a standalone product. If you only need a domain, the free DNS and theft protection still apply; if you also need hosting, the bundled free domain is the more economical route.

What's included with a domain registration

According to the VivaHosting homepage, a domain name comes with:

  • Free DNS — you can point the domain at your hosting or another provider without paying extra for DNS management.
  • Theft protection — safeguards against unauthorized transfers of your domain.
  • "Lots more" — the site uses this catch-all phrase, so treat any additional features as unconfirmed until you see them at checkout.

The homepage also promotes free domain registration as part of a special introductory offer when you host your website with VivaHosting. That means the free domain is tied to a hosting purchase, not to a standalone registration.

Domain registration vs. premium domains

VivaHosting separates standard and premium domains. The homepage links to a dedicated Premium Domains page at shop.vivahosting.co.uk/domain-registration/premium-domain.php, which suggests premium names are priced and handled differently from standard registrations. If the domain you want is short, generic, or already registered, expect it to fall under the premium category rather than the free-with-hosting offer.

How the domain fits with hosting and the website builder

The homepage presents these as connected products:

Service What the site states Starting price shown
Web Hosting 99.9% uptime, cPanel/Plesk £17.42/mo
Reseller Hosting WHM/cPanel, Softaculous included £17.42/mo
Website Builder Hundreds of designs, quick setup £2.56/mo
SSL Certificates Up to 256-bit encryption, free reissues £18.84/yr

A practical sequence if you want the free domain: choose a hosting plan first, then register the domain as part of that signup. If you build with the website builder instead, confirm at checkout whether the free domain offer still applies, since the homepage ties it to hosting.

What to verify before you buy

  • Whether the free domain renews free — introductory offers often cover the first term only. The homepage doesn't state renewal terms.
  • Which TLDs qualify — the free offer may exclude premium extensions.
  • Premium domain pricing — check the Premium Domains page directly, since no prices are listed on the homepage.
  • DNS limits — "free DNS" doesn't specify record counts or whether you can host DNS elsewhere.

The bottom line

VivaHosting's domain registration gives you free DNS and theft protection at minimum, and a free domain if you pair it with a hosting plan. For a premium name or a domain-only purchase, use the Premium Domains page and confirm the exact inclusions before paying.