How to Access Domain Manager Without Hosting Account
At Bluehost, you can access your domain manager, even without a hosting account. This means that if your hosting account has expired, you don’t have one at all, or you only have premium email services with us; you can still keep and manage your domain, regardless of whether it’s registered with Bluehost or not. You can easily manage your domain through your Account Manager.
This article discusses how to access, view, and manage your domains in your Bluehost Account Manager.
How to Access the Domain Manager
- Log in to your Bluehost Account Manager.
- Click Domain on the left navigation menu.
- You will see the domains in your account. Domains registered with Bluehost are listed at the top, showing their current status. These are followed by "External Domains," which refers to those registered with other registrars.
If you have only one domain in your account, you will be redirected immediately to the domain management page.
If you have multiple domains in your account, the right pane will display a list of all the domains associated with your Bluehost account. Click on the domain you wish to manage to be taken to its management page.
Domain Tab Features
The Domain Manager or Domains tab in the Account Manager has several functionalities that are vital for managing your domains, such as changing nameservers, setting up DNS records, managing your domain addons, etc.
Domains Registered with Bluehost
For domains registered with Bluehost, the following functionalities are available in the Domains tab of the Account Manager.
- Domain renewal options–Manual and Auto-renew features
- Resending the domain verification email
- Adding and managing Domain Lock
- Editing nameservers
- Adding and managing Domain Privacy + Protection
- Adding and managing Domain Expiration Protection
- Connecting the domain to website, hosting, and email services
- Managing DNS records
- Updating WHOIS information
- Transferring the domain to another registrar or to a different Bluehost account.
The ability to perform these functions may vary depending on your user role. For more information about user roles and permissions, please visit the How to Manage Users and Roles in Account Manager article.
The management page of domains registered with us is shown in the image below.
Domains Not Registered with Bluehost
For domains that are not registered with Bluehost, the Account Manager allows you to connect and manage hosting services associated with your domain. The Account Manager will show the following features available for domains that are registered with a different registrar.
- Transferring IN a domain to Bluehost
- Connecting the domain to website, hosting, and email services
- Managing DNS records
- Importing DNS zone
- Exporting DNS zone
Please note that certain functionalities may not be accessible for domains not registered with us.
To ensure your domain (not registered with us) runs smoothly, take a moment to manually connect a domain name from the Domains tab. Taking a few simple steps to change or update your domain name linked to your default site and ensuring the domain name points to Bluehost nameservers are proactive steps to safeguard the domain and website's performance.
The management page of domains not registered with us is shown in the image below.
You can manage your domain's DNS records here as long as it is pointed to your Bluehost account.
Additional Resources
The Account Manager's Domains tab has undergone improvements to enhance your domain management experience. Here are domain-related articles to guide you in navigating and managing your domains within your Account Manager.
- Guide to the DNS Tab in the Account Manager
- How to Connect a Domain Name from the Domains Tab
- How to Manage and Update Domain Contact Information
- How to Navigate the Nameservers Tab in Account Manager
- How to Use the Domains Tab in Your Account Manager
- Navigating the Domains Overview Tab
- Understanding the Move & Access Tab in Bluehost Domains Tab
Summary
Bluehost allows users to maintain full Domain manager access without a hosting account, making it easy to manage domains even if you don’t have active hosting services. You can still access domain settings and features like DNS records, nameservers, privacy, and transfers through the Bluehost Account Manager. This article also highlights differences between functionalities available for Bluehost-registered domains and those with other providers.
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.
If you need further assistance, feel free to contact us via Chat or Phone:
- Chat Support - While on our website, you should see a CHAT bubble in the bottom right-hand corner of the page. Click anywhere on the bubble to begin a chat session.
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- US: 888-401-4678
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You may also refer to our Knowledge Base articles to help answer common questions and guide you through various setup, configuration, and troubleshooting steps.