Goto topWhat is a domain name?

Domain names are the familiar, easy to remember names for computers on the Internet (such as internic.net). They correspond to a series of numbers (called Internet Protocol numbers) that serve as routing addresses on the Internet. Domain names are used generally as a convenient way of locating information and reaching others on the Internet.

 

Goto topWhat does "register a domain name" mean?

The Internet domain name system (DNS) consists of a directory, organized hierarchically, of all the domain names and their corresponding computers registered to particular companies and persons using the Internet. When you register a domain name, it will be associated with the computer on the Internet you designate during the period the registration is in effect.

 

Goto topHow can I get a domain name in .com, .net or .org?

When you first signup for a new account, you can register a domain name for your site.  You can also register a .com, .net or .org domain when add a new website to your account through the control panel.

 

Goto topWhat is involved in registering a domain name in .com, .net or .org?

To register a domain name, you will be asked to provide the registrar you select with the various contact and technical information that makes up the registration. The Control Panel will guide you through the process, and will make it extremely easy. The Control Panel will automatically contact the registrar, who will then keep records of the contact information and submit the technical information to a central directory known as the "registry." This registry provides other computers on the Internet the information necessary to send you e-mail or to find your web site. You will also be required to enter a registration contract with the registrar, which sets forth the terms under which your registration is accepted and will be maintained.

 

Goto topWill my name and contact information be publicly available?

Yes. Information about who is responsible for domain names is publicly available to allow rapid resolution of technical problems and to permit enforcement of consumer protection, trademark, and other laws. The registrar will make this information available to the public on a "Whois" site.

 

Goto topHow long does a registration last? Can it be renewed?

The Control Panel provides you with the ability to register and renew the domain registrations in one-year increments, with a total registration period limit of ten years.

 

Goto topHow much does a domain-name registration name cost?

The prices vary depending on the domain type you select and the domain registrar you select. You may register through us using OpenSRS for .com, .org, and .net domains for $18.95/year.

 

Goto topHow long does it take to register or transfer a domain name?

It will take you just a few minutes to register a domain, but it might not be available on the Internet for up to 48 hours. This is due to the fact that Internet DNS databases are updated only once a day, causing the delay.

 

Goto topWhat is the process for resolving my complaint?

All ICANN-accredited registrars follow a uniform dispute resolution policy. Under that policy, disputes over entitlement to a domain-name registration are ordinarily resolved by court litigation between the parties claiming rights to the registration. Once the court rules who is entitled to the registration, the registrar will implement that ruling. In disputes arising from registrations allegedly made abusively (such as "cybersquatting" and cyberpiracy"), the uniform policy provides an expedited administrative procedure to allow the dispute to be resolved without the cost and delays often encountered in court litigation. In these cases, you can invoke the administrative procedure by filing a complaint with one of the dispute-resolution service providers listed at http://www.icann.org/udrp/approved-providers.htm. For more details on the uniform dispute resolution policy, see http://www.icann.org/udrp/udrp.htm.

 

Goto topWhat are the rules for registration of .net and .org names?

They are the same as for .com. Traditionally, however, names in .net have been used by organizations involved in Internet infrastructure activities and .org is frequently used by not-for-profit organizations.

 

Goto topAre .com, .net, and .org domains available for registration on a general basis?

Yes. The .com, .net, and .org domains are available for registration by Internet users across the globe. ICANN-accredited domain name registrars are also located in various countries around the world. To view the InterNIC list of domain name registrars by country, click here.

 

Goto topWhat are the rules for registering domains ending with two-letter combinations?

Two letter domains, such as .uk, .de and .jp (for example), are called country code top level domains (ccTLDs) and correspond to a country, territory, or other geographic location. The rules and policies for registering domain names in the ccTLDs vary significantly and some are reserved for use by citizens of the corresponding country. You should check with the registrar offering ccTLD registration services regarding the specific terms and conditions for registration. Our hosting plans support hosting of such domains.

 

Goto topWhat is a stopgap domain?

A stopgap domain alows to create hosting if you don`t have any domain name. If you register with a stopgap domain, you will get a domain name like "loginname.u1.your-base-domain". You can create your own web-site and access it with either the IP (if the IP is dedicated) or the above domain name. This kind of domain doesn`t have any registration records in the DNS.

 

Goto topWhat is a sub-domain?

A sub-domain allows you to set up a website under your hosting account with the naming format "subdomain.yourdomainname.com". This is useful if you wish to setup a web site associated with your domain that has different content. For example, if you add an online store to your website, you could set up the sub-domain, "store.yourdomainname.com".

 

Goto topWhat is a domain alias?

A Domain alias allows you to set up an additional domain names that point to the same web content as your central domain name. For example you can setup www.yourdomain.net and www.youdomain.com to point to the same web site content.  All FTP and e-mail addresses associated with your alias are redirected as well to your central domain name.

 
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