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- What is a domain name?
A domain name tells
people (and their computer) how to find a site on the Internet. Each domain
name is assigned to a unique numerical Internet address (eg. 127.0.0.1) by your
host provider. Since people remember names better than numbers, the domain name
translates this number into words. www.yourname.com
- Why do I need to register a domain
name?
Registering a domain name for your business or
organization is essential to your marketing efforts. A domain gives your
business credibility and a unique identity on the world wide web.
- Do you handle the domain registration
process?
Yes, we will contact OpenSRS on your behalf. We
will process a new domain name registration or transfer an existing domain name
to our servers. (Please DO NOT submit a registration or modification template
as this will only delay the process.)
- Can I transfer an existing name to your
servers?
Yes, simply specify that you are requesting a
transfer and NOT a new domain. You should keep the service with your current
provider while waiting for InterNIC to complete the transfer process.
- Can you host international domain
names?
Yes we can host any foreign extensions, we will
assist you in the registration of these names where possible. Otherwise, we
will provide you with the information that you need to register the name
yourself.
- How will I be able to tell if my desired
Domain Name is already taken?
Before registering a domain
name you will first have to do a "Whois" search to see if your requested domain
name is available. The domain request comes up with "no match" you will then be
able to register that domain name.
- How much does it cost to register a domain
name?
The administrative process of registering a domain
name is included in the price of all webhosting packages we offer. You as the
customer are only responsible for paying the fee to us. By paying for the name
yourself, you are assured of complete title and ownership of it.
- Once I have secured my name, how long may
I use it?
If there are no trademark disputes, your
secured domain name will be yours for as long as you maintain the yearly
registration fees with us.
- What if my desired domain name is the same
as a trademarked name?
Generally, if you've registered
the name in good faith, its not a name belonging to an internationally known
company, and you can show that you have a legitimate reason to use that name
then you are likely to be able to keep that name. That may not be the case if
it can be shown that you purchased the name for the express purpose of
re-selling it to a company with a legitimate claim to the name.
- How do I choose a good domain
name?
It is important to choose a domain that will
reflect the intent and purpose of your website or business. Try to keep it
short and simple. Your domain name will be one of the ways people recognize or
evaluate their sites for their interests when they are searching via Yahoo or
the other search engines.
- What are the valid characters for a domain
name and how long can it be?
The only valid characters
for a domain name are letters, numbers and a hyphen "-". Other special
characters like the underscore "_" or an exclamation mark "!" are NOT
permitted. Example: your name.com (not correct, No spaces allowed) Example:
your-name.com (is correct) A domain name can be up to 26 characters long --
including the 4 characters used to identify the Top Level Domain (.NET, .COM,
.ORG, or .EDU). Do not type the www. before your domain name when
registering.
- Who is OpenSRS?
OpenSRS is a cooperative SLD (second level domain name) registration
service for the .com, .net and .org namespace, managed by TUCOWS.com Inc.
OpenSRS is fully accredited by ICANN and officially recognized by Network
Solutions. It is a completely open system that has been designed to allow
domain name resellers that are not ICANN or NSI affiliated to register domain
names at wholesale rates.
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