# I can't get an IDN domain

**URL:** <https://forum.infinityfree.com/t/i-cant-get-an-idn-domain/83518>\
**Category:** Hosting Support\
**Created:** [September 29, 2023, 8:18pm UTC](https://forum.infinityfree.com/t/i-cant-get-an-idn-domain/83518 "2023-09-29T20:18:52Z")\
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**Post date:** [September 29, 2023, 8:27pm UTC](https://forum.infinityfree.com/t/i-cant-get-an-idn-domain/83518/2 "2023-09-29T20:27:00Z")

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> [@anon97643918](#):
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> .rf.gd

Hi,

Welcome to the forum. InfinityFree owns the domain “rf.gd” so you can’t register it. You can purchase your own domain name somewhere else and then point it to your InfinityFree site:

> [@How to point your domain name to InfinityFree nameservers](https://forum.infinityfree.com/docs?topic=49232):
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> Before adding your domain name to your hosting account, you need to point it to the InfinityFree nameservers. This guide will walk you through the necessary steps using [Spaceship](https://www.infinityfree.com/go/spaceship) as an example. Keep in mind that different domain registrars have different interfaces, so the exact steps may vary. Step 0: Find the correct nameservers Before changing your nameservers, you need to determine which nameservers to use. The appropriate nameservers depend on your account type: For new accounts or exist…

> [@How to add your own domain to your account](https://forum.infinityfree.com/docs?topic=49227):
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> While a free subdomain is a great way to get started, a website looks a lot more professional with a custom domain name. Fortunately, you can register your own domain name with an external company (like [Spaceship](https://www.infinityfree.com/go/spaceship)) and use it on InfinityFree. Adding your domain name to your hosting account To add your domain name to your hosting account, you first need to have a hosting account. Even if you only want to host your own domain with us, you’ll first need to create a hosting account with a subdomain,…

Or, you can try to create a free InfinityFree account using the subdomain xn–5g8h and select “rf.gd” as your choice of free domain. But, you don’t really “own” this type of domain because InfinityFree owns the Top Level Domain (rf.gd). So, you’re just using their free subdomain.

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