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Frequently Asked Questions
What
is a domain name?
What are the fees to register a domain name?
Why are your fees so low?
What does it mean to "Register" a domain name?
Who should register a domain name?
How long does the registration process take?
Is it possible for someone to register my domain name after
I have registered it?
What methods of payment does adotname.com accept?
If a domain name is already registered, can I find out who
owns the name?
Who do I contact for additional assistance?
I've got my domain
name, now what?
I own a new domain,
but when I type it into my browser, nothing comes up.
What is a
domain name?
A domain name is the essence of your company's online identity.
It is the address your customers use to find information about your
products and services on the web. Domain names allow Internet users
to type in a name, such as adotname.com, to identify a numeric
Internet Protocol (IP) address such as 207.15.12.173. The purpose of
domain names is to allow users connected to the Internet the ability
to find web sites without having to memorize the long, numerical (IP)
addresses that actually locate the computers or servers on the Internet.
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What are the fees to register a domain
name?
The adotname.com pricing structure starts is a flat
$9.99 per year for .com, .net & .org domains. The price includes all
fees associated with registering your domain name including internic
fees
and parking
fees.
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Why are your fees so low?
adotname.com is a wholesale registrar.
Domains are registered through itsyourdomain.com, leading ICANN
Accredited registrars. Our commitment to low prices reflects
both volume savings, as well as the efficiency of our leading-edge
automated technology. We pride ourselves on providing competitive
prices as well as superior customer service.
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What does it mean to "register" a
domain name?
There is a central registry of all domain
names on the Internet. For your domain name to become a part of
the registry, your domain name needs to be added to that registry. "Registering" a
domain name means you are associated with that domain name for
the period of the registration. Only ICANN-approved Registrars
have access to the database. "Registering" a name means
you own it, and no one else can register that exact same name!
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Who should register a domain name?
Anyone thinking about establishing a presence on the Internet
should register a domain name. You don't have to utilize it right away,
but you can reserve it for your future use. Domains are being registered
at the rate of more than 900,000 per month- they go quickly!
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How long does the registration process
take?
adotname's application process should take less
than two minutes to complete. All registrations take place in real
time.
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Is it possible for someone to register
my domain name after I have registered it?
No. The availability of .com, .net and .org domain names
is verified through a central registry system. This system prevents
a domain name that is successfully registered from being registered
by another person or entity. The adotname.com registration and
processing system updates the central registry in real time.
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What methods of payment does adotname.com
accept?
adotname.com accepts
all major credit cards: Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover..
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If a domain name is already registered,
can I find out who owns the name?
Yes. If you check the availability of a domain name and
it is already registered, click on the whois link. This will display
the contact information associated with a registered domain name.
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Who do I contact for additional assistance?
If you have any questions or comments you can email us at SUPPORT MAIL.
Since we incorporate your ideas and suggestions, your comments are always
welcome.
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I've got my domain name, now what?
There are many uses for your new domain name. Some people want to have
a personal or business website; others want to establish an email address;
and still others want to hold onto their domain for future use or sale.
If you would like to have a Website, you need to sign up with a web hosting
company or choose one of the hosting packages offered by us. They will
supply you with their Domain Name Server Information
(DNS
info).
Then,
visit www.adotname.com and
enter the DNS information in the "Manage" section. Within 24-48 hours after
you enter the DNS info., your new Website will be accessible to anyone
in the world. It's that simple!
If you would like to establish an email account, your Internet Service
Provider (ISP) will give you their DNS info. Simply go to www.adotname.com and
enter the DNS info in the "Manage" section of the web site. Your ISP can
then route email sent to your new domain to either a new or existing mail
box on their servers.
If you would like to resell your domain name, you may transfer the domain
to a new buyer by using the "Ownership Change" form in the "Manage" section
of the Website.
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I own a new domain, but when
I type it into my browser, nothing comes up.
A domain name is not a website. It's simply an address someone uses to
find a website. If you would like to have a website, you can contact
a web design or hosting company. After they build you a Website, you
can enter their Domain Name Server Info (DNS Info) by clicking on the "Manage" link.
Within 24-48 hours after you enter the DNS info, your new Website will
be accessible to anyone in the world to see, including you!
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