Why You Might Want an Additional Domain
Overview
Entri sometimes gives users the option to claim an extra domain at no cost. Even if you already have a domain, there are several practical reasons why someone might choose to register another one. Below are the most common situations where an additional domain can be useful.
Protecting your brand
Registering extra domains prevents others from claiming similar names. This helps protect your identity or brand online and reduces the risk of impersonation or copycat websites.
Managing different purposes or channels
A second domain can be useful when you want to separate different parts of your online presence. For example, you might use:
One domain for your main website
Another for campaigns or landing pages
A short domain specifically for SMS or link sharing
A separate domain for a link-in-bio page or portfolio
This keeps your primary domain clean and consistent while allowing flexibility elsewhere.
Improving email performance
Many people use an additional domain as a dedicated sending domain for email marketing or newsletters. Using a separate domain can:
Protect your main domain’s reputation
Reduce risk if delivery problems occur
Keep marketing or automated emails organized and isolated from your primary domain
Launching new projects or testing ideas
If you’re experimenting with a new idea, product, or online project, it can be easier to start with a fresh domain. This avoids making changes to your main website and gives you a sandbox to test designs, content, or workflows.
Ensuring long-term control
Claiming domains that are closely related to your name, brand, or niche ensures they remain under your control rather than being registered by someone else later.
Do I really need a new domain?
Register more than one domain is not mandatory, but having an additional one can be helpful for organization, security, email deliverability, and launching new projects. If you’re unsure whether an extra domain makes sense for your setup, feel free to reach out to support for guidance.
Need additional help? Contact our support team through the Entri dashboard or visit our help center for more resources.