Viewing and Configuring Your Shopping Cart

The shopping cart helps you manage all the domain-related services you're preparing to purchase, including new registrations, renewals, and transfers. This guide explains how to use the cart effectively, from reviewing selected items to configuring global settings and understanding discounts.

Quick Cart View

When you click the cart icon in the navigation bar, a sidebar appears showing all the items currently in your cart. This section provides a quick summary of what you've added, such as domains and related services.

Each entry in this list is referred to as a line item, and includes essential information like:

• The domain name
• The service type (registration, renewal, transfer, etc.)
• The selected duration (e.g., 1 year, 1 month)
• The current price

In this view, you can:

• Remove individual items using the ❌ icon next to each listing
• View the running subtotal at the bottom of the list

To make advanced changes, click the "View Cart" button. This will take you to the full cart configuration page where additional settings can be applied to all items.

Cart Configuration Page

After clicking "View Cart", you are taken to the full configuration area. Here, you can apply settings that affect all the items in your cart. These settings appear under a section called Shopping Cart and are designed to streamline how your domains are registered or managed.

Each setting is accompanied by a question mark icon , which you can hover over for more details.

Here’s what each configuration option controls:

Service Link

This option allows you to link your domain to a third-party service. Services may include website builders, email providers, or other tools. If you choose a service from the list, we will automatically configure the necessary DNS records to point your domain to that provider. If you prefer not to link to any service, you can select "None" to leave the DNS settings untouched.

NameServers

By default, domains are set to use our NameServers, which typically display a basic parking page. If you want your domain to point to a custom website or service, you can enter your own NameServer values in this field. These settings will be applied to all domains in your cart unless changed individually later.

Auto-Renew

Enabling this option will automatically renew the domains in your cart before they expire. The renewal process will charge the payment method set as the default in your account. This helps prevent accidental expiration and ensures your domain remains active. You can manage or update your auto-renew preferences and payment methods at any time from your account dashboard.

Privacy

This toggle controls whether your personal contact information is hidden in public WHOIS records. By default, domain ownership details such as your name, address, email, and phone number are publicly visible through the WHOIS system, as required by domain registrars. However, enabling the privacy toggle helps protect you from spam and unwanted contact.

When turned on, WHOIS Privacy will mask your real contact details and replace them with our default proxy information, where supported. When turned off, your actual contact information will remain publicly accessible. You can update your domain privacy settings at any time after completing your purchase.

Checkout Page

Once you've reviewed your configuration settings and clicked Checkout, you'll arrive at the final step of your purchase: the Checkout Page. This is where you confirm your order details, apply any credits or coupons, and choose how you'd like to pay.

Here’s a breakdown of everything you’ll see on this page:

Item Summary

The top portion displays each item in your cart, similar to the previous view but now locked for final review. Each domain or service will show:

• Domain Name
• Service Type (e.g., Registration, Hosting)
• Configuration Settings:
  • Service Link (if selected)
  • NameServers
  • Auto-Renew
  • Privacy
• Duration for each service (e.g., 1 year, 1 month)
• Individual Price

This gives you one last look to ensure everything is correct before proceeding with payment.

Discount and Volume Pricing

Beneath the item list, you'll see:

• Subtotal – Total before any discounts or taxes
• Volume Discount – Displayed if any discount was applied
• Progress Tracker – If you're close to a volume discount, you'll see a note like "Add 49 more registrations for the next discount"

Billing Contact and Location

The billing contact associated with your account is shown, including name and address. You'll also find:

• Select Location – Lets you choose your billing location if not automatically detected
• Tax ID – Optional field if your region requires tax information

Promotions and Rewards

Several additional fields appear for applying discounts:

• Coupon Code – If you have a promotional code, enter it here to apply a discount
• NS Rewards Points – Toggle this on if you'd like to redeem your reward points. You'll then be prompted to enter how many points you want to use

Price Breakdown

A clear cost summary is displayed, including:

• Subtotal
• ICANN Fees – Included by default
• Processing Fee – Typically free
• Coupon Discount – If any were applied
• Taxes – Shown based on your selected billing location
• Total – The final amount due

Payment Method

You'll now be prompted to choose how you want to pay for your order. Options may include saved credit cards, PayPal, or other supported payment methods. If no method is saved, you'll need to enter payment details before continuing.

Terms & Conditions

Before completing the purchase, you'll need to check the box to confirm that you accept the NameSilo Terms & Conditions and domain registration policies.

Finalizing Your Purchase

Click the Pay button to submit your order. If successful, you'll see a confirmation screen and receive an email receipt. The purchased domains and services will immediately appear in your account dashboard for management.

If the payment fails or you don't receive confirmation, contact support right away to ensure your order is processed correctly.