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  1. Getting Started<\/a><\/span>
    1. Choosing your domain name<\/a><\/li>
    2. Signing Up<\/a><\/li>
    3. CPanel: Managing Accounts & Passwords<\/a><\/li>
    4. Privacy<\/a><\/li>
    5. What Can You Do with Your Account?<\/a><\/li>
    6. Registering a Domain<\/a><\/li>
    7. What Exactly is a Web Application?<\/a><\/li>
    8. Static and Dynamic Websites<\/a><\/li>
    9. LAMP Environments<\/a><\/li>
    10. Technical Requirements\/Limitations<\/a><\/li>
    11. Space and Storage Considerations<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/li>
    12. Using the cPanel Dashboard<\/a><\/span>
      1. Installing Apps with Installatron<\/a><\/li>
      2. Applications Available in Installatron<\/a><\/li>
      3. Accessing Files through File Manager<\/a><\/li>
      4. File Structures and the File Manager<\/a><\/li>
      5. Setting Up FTP<\/a><\/li>
      6. Setting Up Subdomains<\/a><\/li>
      7. Subdomains vs. Subdirectories<\/a><\/li>
      8. Managing Backups<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/li>
      9. Domain Management<\/a><\/span>
        1. What is DNS?<\/a><\/li>
        2. Using your own domain name<\/a><\/li>
        3. What is Domain Mapping?<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/li>
        4. Popular Applications<\/a><\/span>
          1. Wordpress<\/a><\/span>
            1. Installing WordPress<\/a><\/li>
            2. Logging in to Your Wordpress Account<\/a><\/li>
            3. Keeping Your Wordpress Site Up to Date<\/a><\/li>
            4. Settings: Title & Tagline<\/a><\/li>
            5. WordPress Themes<\/a><\/li>
            6. Publishing Content<\/a><\/li>
            7. Reading Settings - Front Page<\/a><\/li>
            8. Permalinks<\/a><\/li>
            9. Custom Menus<\/a><\/li>
            10. Widgets<\/a><\/li>
            11. Plugins<\/a><\/li>
            12. Site Privacy<\/a><\/li>
            13. Discussion Settings<\/a><\/li>
            14. iOS & Android App<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/li><\/ol><\/li>
            15. When You Leave<\/a><\/span>
              1. Migrate to Reclaim Hosting<\/a><\/li>
              2. Export your domain<\/a><\/li>
              3. Unlock your domain<\/a><\/li>
              4. Export from WordPress<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/li><\/ol><\/div><\/div>

                1.<\/span>Getting Started<\/span> #<\/span>
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                This web hosting space provides students, faculty, and staff with the opportunity to sign up for a domain name and create a digital presence through various mediums such as blogs, portfolios, and wikis. You can easily install open source applications such as WordPress and Drupal to your own domain, and use this space to create your digital identity and express your creativity.<\/p>\n

                To get started go to the USNH Domains Homepage<\/a><\/strong> and choose either the “Student Sites” or “Faculty & Staff” sites button. Through the web hosting provider Reclaim Hosting<\/a><\/strong>, USNH Domains allows users to build WordPress sites, wikis, forums, and more. For a full list of available applications, see Available Applications in Installatron<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

                What Happens When I Graduate or leave a USNH institution?<\/h2>\n

                When you are no longer at a USNH institution your USNH Domains account will be suspended and then deleted. If you would like the site to remain active, you have the option before you leave to request that ownership of the domain be transferred to another owner. In order to start this process, you will need to submit a support ticket to ET&S<\/a>.<\/p>\n

                After you leave USNH, you may want to hold on to your websites and data. You can migrate your domain from USNH Domains to Reclaim Hosting after leaving USNH to retain your sites. For more information on domain migration, see Exporting from USNH Domains<\/strong><\/a>. More information can be found in this Knowledge Base article.<\/a><\/p>\n

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                1.1.<\/span>Choosing your domain name<\/span> #<\/span>
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                Choosing your domain name is the first step in getting started with staking your claim on the web. Your domain name is a unique web address (e.g.\u00a0yourname.usnh.domains)<\/em>\u00a0that can be used to build out your own digital presence. As you make your choice, there are a few considerations to keep in mind:<\/p>\n

                Your Domain Name Must Be Available<\/strong>: Domain names must be unique, which means in order for you to claim your own, you need to be sure that it is currently available (and not being used by anyone else or any company or organization). There are lots of tools to check on domain availability, and Reclaim can actually do the checking for you when you sign up for a custom domain account. But if you’d rather spend some time thinking about your choice, you can always check domain availability here: whois.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

                Choose a Domain You Can Live With<\/strong>: You should choose a domain name that you feel you can live with for quite some time.\u00a0You should pick something that you won’t find embarrassing in the future. A good rule of thumb is to pick a domain that you would be comfortable putting on a future job application.<\/p>\n

                You May Wish to Include Your Name in Your Domain<\/strong>: There is no requirement that your domain reflects your specific identity in the form of your first and last name. However, choosing a domain name that includes your name may make it easier for you to achieve higher rankings in search engines when someone queries your real name.<\/p>\n

                Pick a Domain you Like<\/strong>: At the end of the day, your domain should reflect you. Pick a domain you like and are proud of. It can reflect your interests, sports you play, or your hobby. Or it could just be your name. The \u201cright\u201d domain for you is the one you’re comfortable with.<\/p>\n

                Once you have chosen your domain name, it may be difficult to change it at a later date, especially if you have already installed software such as WordPress and have begun building out a website.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

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                1.2.<\/span>Signing Up<\/span> #<\/span>
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                Review the Guidelines<\/h2>\n

                Before you get started, we recommend that you review our information about\u00a0Choosing a Domain Name<\/a>.<\/p>\n

                The Sign-Up Process<\/h2>\n

                Once you’ve reviewed the guidelines, you can proceed to the\u00a0sign-up page.<\/a><\/p>\n