Who owns what, when you can transfer, and how to get professional email at your domain.
Included in the $499 setup (promo registration term, often 12–24 months). We manage DNS while site care is active. You get a license to use the domain for your business site — not ownership until transfer/buyout fees are paid.
You stay the registrar customer of record. You grant us DNS access to point it at your AltaForma-hosted site. DNS setup is included in setup when we host the site.
You don't need to buy a domain separately to get started. Transfer is available when you're ready.
Domain points to your live site. AltaForma handles technical DNS. Focus on your business.
We renew and manage DNS. Keep site care paid current to stay online.
Request transfer or buyout. All transfer fees and outstanding invoices must be paid first. We initiate within ~10 business days after payment, subject to registrar policies.
| Service | Typical fee |
|---|---|
| New domain (AltaForma registers) | Included in $499 setup |
| DNS (you own domain, we host site) | Included in setup |
| Domain transfer / release to you | $149 admin + prepaid registration & registrar fees |
| Domain-only stewardship (no site care) | $49/yr minimum |
Site care does not include email hosting. Here are your options.
hello@yourbusiness.com via Gmail interface. ~$7–12/user/month. You sign up directly; we can help with DNS records (billable if after go-live).
Similar pricing. Good if you already use Outlook. DNS setup same story.
Basic forwarding or mailboxes from your registrar. Cheaper, fewer features.
Totally fine for launch. Your website still looks professional; email can upgrade later.
If AltaForma registered it: you have a license to use it while site care is active. Full ownership requires paid transfer. If you registered it: yes, you always did.
Site may go offline. Domain handling per Terms — transfer fees due, or domain may expire if not paid/stewarded.
Yes, if you already own the domain. Point DNS to us — included in setup.
We register available domains at standard promo pricing. Premium or aftermarket domains are your purchase.