# FAQ
## **I’ve added the required records to my domain DNS Records but my panel is not yet accessible/active on BotPanel?**
Your newly created records can take up to 24 hours to save and take effect.
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## **What is the difference between a domain and a subdomain?**
A *domain* is a unique address on the internet that represents a website, like **example.com** while a *subdomain* is a prefix added to the main domain name ( example.com ) to create a separate section or category within the site, like **example.example.com**.
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## **I don’t have a domain, where can I buy one?**
You can purchase a domain on NameCheap [here](https://namecheap.pxf.io/GKXKJ9) and get your own domain for your BotPanel!
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