How to Access Domain Manager Without Hosting Account

Accessing your domain manager without a direct link to a hosting account can be challenging. But even without an active hosting account, you can still login to your Bluehost Access Domain Manager to manage your domain(s).

• Accessing the Domain Manager
• Log in to Domain Manager Directly Without a Host
• Domain Tab Features — For a Domain Name Registered with Bluehost
• Domain Tab Features — For a Domain Name Not Registered with Bluehost
• Addition Resources — Access Domain Management Without Hosting
• Summary

Accessing the Domain Manager

If you no longer have an active hosting account with us, you will still have access to your domain manager. Access domain manager to change your domains' settings, such as name servers, locking, contact information, privacy, renewal options, etcetera.

How to Login to Domain Manager Directly Without a Host

1. Log in to your Bluehost Account Manager

   Need help logging in? How do I reset my password in Bluehost? If you need help or a refresher, this guide will show you How to Reset Your Login Password for Bluehost.

2. Click on the Domain tab from the main navigation menu on the left side of your Bluehost account.
   

Features are available in the Domain Management section when you click the Domain tab to manage domain names. This applies to domains registered with us or not registered with us.

Domain Tab Features — For a Domain Name Registered with Bluehost

• If you have a domain registered with us, this is how it will appear in your account on the domain management page.
  

Domain Tab Features — For a Domain Name Not Registered with Bluehost

• If you have a domain registered not with us, this is how it will appear in your account on the domain management page if you need to update a domain without a hosting account.
  

Addition Resources — Access Domain Management Without Hosting

How to Register a Domain — Make a domain to create a website, or create business emails, or both.

Transferring your domain name to Bluehost via Domains Tab:

• How to Transfer A Domain Name to Bluehost via Domains Tab in your Bluehost Account Manager
• How to Transfer A Domain Name to Bluehost via Marketplace in your Bluehost Account Manager
• How to How to Transfer a Domain from Squarespace to Bluehost

More domain protection services, auto-renewal, and domain privacy settings such as:

• How to AddOn Domain Privacy + Protection (DPP) Service
• How to AddOn Domain Expiration Protection (DEP) — Expiration Protection

If you need assistance with the Name Servers, see Modifying Name Servers (Registered through Bluehost) for more information.

Summary

Managing your domain without a hosting account is straightforward. Log into your account via the Account Login Links and select the Domain Tab in your dashboard. This allows you to modify crucial domain settings, including name servers, security locks, contact details, and renewal preferences. Should you encounter any login issues, password and User ID recovery resources are available.

To better manage your domain, you can add hosting. It enhances domain management and enables you to build a dynamic website for a blog, e-commerce, or portfolio. Explore our tailored hosting plans on our product pages to elevate your online presence and realize your digital aspirations.