The
FAQs on Domain Names
What
is Domain name?
A domain name is textual representation of a numeric
number (IP address) used to locate specific areas
of the Internet. It is easier to remember a name than
a series of numbers.
What
is a top-level Domain?
A top level domain (TLD) is the extension that is
attached at the end of your domain name. 
For
example, in yourname.com, . com is the top level domain.
The two types of top level domains available right
now are global ( gTLD) and country code (CCTLD). The
gTLD's available are: .com (though intended for commercial
use, it is the most popular and well - known extension),
.net (intended for use by networks) and. Org ( intended
for organizations ). The other gTLDs, like .edu (for
education), mil (for military) and .gov (for government),
are not available to the public. There are over 200
CCTLD's available.
What
is a URL?
A URL (uniform resource locator) is your full address
on the Internet. For example, http://www.yourname.com
includes the prefix http://www., and the TLD extension.com
as well as the actual domain name. When you type a
URL into your browser's location field, it takes you
to a specific location/site on the Internet.
What
is an IP address?
IP (Internet Protocol) address is the numerical equivalent
to
your domain name. It is easier to remember a name
(that may have numbers in it) than the string of numbers
that make up the IP address (for example, 216.25.40.228).
Without a number assigned, a domain name is not accessible
on the Internet
What
is DNS?
DNS (domain name server) is the server connected to
the Internet that translates the URL/ domain name
into the IP address to direct you to the correct location
on the Internet.
What
is Domain Parking?
Every domain name has to be directed to a computer
server somewhere. When someone types in your new domain
name, they need to be directed to some location on
the Internet. Until you get Web hosting, it will direct
your domain name to the server. It will display a
page that says your newdomainname.com is coming soon.
And you can post your Internet business card on this
page.
What
is a Server?
A server is program on a computer that accepts and
carries out requests to perform various functions
from that computer as well as others. Specifically,
a Web servers is connected to the Net and its duty
is to bring up the files or web pages that are being
requested via the URL you type into your computer
and transferring them to your computer.
What
is Web Hosting?
Web hosting is renting space on a server connected
to the Net so that you can have an active Web site.
You need to have certain amount of space for various
functions of your site.
What
are the rules for registration?
There are a few guidelines to follow:
- Your
domain name cannot exceed 63 characters (that
does not include the TLD extension)
-
It must begin and end with a number/letter
-
It can only use the hyphen; no other characters/
symbols are permitted
- It
is not case sensitive; it can be both lower
case and upper case
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And it cannot have any spaces.
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Who
can register a domain name?
Anyone who want to establish a presence on theNet
or wants to secure for future use. Your first step
is to check if the domain name is available. After
which, follow these steps:
- Select
the name (s) you would like to register.
- Log
in as a new user by entering a user name and password.
-
Complete the Registration Information Page, confirm
the information
-
Complete the Payment Information Page, click Register.
A thank You page will appear letting you know your
domain name has been registered. You will also receive
an E-mail confirmation.
