# Can I use my existing domain name with a decentralized website? No, you cannot directly use your existing domain name with a decentralized website. Traditional domain names, known as top-level domains (TLDs) such as .com, .org, or country-specific TLDs, are managed by centralized domain registrars and operate on the traditional DNS (Domain Name System). Decentralized websites, on the other hand, use domain names registered with decentralized naming systems such as Ethereum Name Service (ENS) or other blockchain-based naming systems. These decentralized domain names typically end with an extension like .eth (e.g., mywebsite.eth). While it's not possible to use your existing domain name directly with a decentralized website, you may consider alternatives such as: 1. Redirects: You can set up a redirect from your existing domain name to the decentralized domain name of your decentralized website. This way, when users visit your existing domain, they will be automatically redirected to your decentralized website. 2. Subdomain: If your existing domain name allows subdomain creation, you can create a subdomain and associate it with your decentralized website's decentralized domain name. For example, you can create a subdomain like decentralized.mywebsite.com and map it to your decentralized domain name. These approaches can help bridge the gap between your existing domain name and your decentralized website, providing a smoother transition for your users. However, it's important to note that the actual content and hosting of your decentralized website would still be managed through the decentralized infrastructure (e.g., IPFS) associated with your decentralized domain name. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://help.webhash.com/webhash-docs/faqs-on-decentralized-websites/can-i-use-my-existing-domain-name-with-a-decentralized-website.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.