| Glossary
1.
The Basics
2. Registry, Registrar, Registrant. What do
these words mean?
3. Searching for Domain Name
4. Registration Guidelines
5. Domain Name Contacts
6. Renewing Your Domain Name
7. Managing Your Domain
8. Member IDs and Passwords
9. What is WhoIs?
10.DNS (Domain Name Servers), IP Addresses and
Parking
11. Web Hosting
12.
Pricing and Payment Terms
13. Domain Name Disputes
14. Transferring a Domain Name
15. Transfer from another Registrar
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1.
The Basics
What is a Domain Name?
Your Domain Name or web address signifies your own address on
the Internet. It is a unique alphanumeric name used for identifying
and locating computers on the Internet.
As no two parties may ever hold the same Domain Name at the same
time, it is a truly unique identifier of you or your company.
It is how your customers will remember you and find you among
the millions of other Web sites on the Internet.
Why
were Domain Names or web addresses developed?
Domain Names correspond to a series of numbers called Internet
protocol numbers that serve as routing addresses on the Internet.
IP addresses are hard to remember, therefore web addresses were
developed to permit the use of easily remembered words.
Why
do I need to register a Domain Name?
You should register a Domain Name for a number of reasons:
They are scarce.
Internet Domain Names are a rapidly diminishing commodity. They
are allotted on a first-come first-serve basis.
They are important -For Branding, Identification and Differentiation.
The Internet Domain Name has become a vital part of corporate
identity.
In the 21st Century, your Domain Name will be as important as
your trademark and your presence in a global marketplace.
They are versatile.
For example, any email addressed to you at ceo@yourcompany.com
can be forwarded to your current email address.
What
does a Domain Name consist of?
A Domain Name will consist of two or more words separated by a
period. For example: Mydomain.com. The first part 'Mydomain' is
called a second-level domain. The second part '.com' is called
a top-level domain.
What
is a Top-Level Domain (TLD)?
A top-level domain is the suffix that is attached to the end of
a Domain Name. .com, .net and .org are Top-Level Domains in the
hierarchical Domain Name system. In the Domain Name 'Mydomain.com',
the .com is the Top-Level Domain. Top-Level Domains are the highest-level
category of Internet names.
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2.
Registry, Registrar, Registrant. What do these words mean?
What
is a Registry?
A registry is a company or organization that maintains a centralized
registry database for the Top-Level Domains. Currently there is
only one Registry for every Top-Level domain, .com, .net and .org.
NSI Registry maintains this Registry.
What
is a Registrar?
A registrar is an ICANN accredited company or organization that
is authorized to provide registration services for the top-level
domains such as .com, .org and .net. Registrars have contractual
agreements with their customers.
A Registrar submits all newly registered domains into the Registry.
Who
is a Registrant?
A Registrant is the owner of a Domain Name. The owner may be
an individual or an organization to whom a specific Domain Name
is registered.
When a Registrant registers a Domain Name and enters a contractual
agreement with the Registrar, they are the legal owners of a domain
name for a specific period of time. The Registrant is bound by
the terms of the service agreement.
For example, Toni Smith (Registrant) registers the name 'tonismith.com'
through the Registrar who in turn writes the name to the central
database (NSI Registry).
What
is ICAAN?
Formed in October 1998, the Internet Corporation for Assigned
Names and Numbers (ICAAN) is a non-profit, private sector corporation
with a volunteer board of directors. ICANN was formed with the
chief responsibility of coordinating four key functions for the
Internet: the management of the Domain Name system, the allocation
of IP address space, the assignment of protocol parameters, and
the management of the root server system.
For a company or an organization to operate as a Registrar,it
must first obtain ICANN accreditation.
What
is the difference between a Registry and a Registrar?
A registry provides direct services to registrars only, not Internet
end-users. The Registry database contains only Domain Name service
(DNS) information (Domain Name, name server names and name server
Internet Protocol [IP] numbers) along with the name of the Registrar
that registered the name and basic transaction data. It does not
contain any Domain Name Registrant or contact information.
A Registrar provides direct services to Domain Name registrants.
The Registrar's database contains customer information in addition
to the DNS information contained in the registry database. Registrars
process name registrations for Internet end-users and then send
the necessary DNS information to a Registry for entry into the
centralized Registry database and the ultimate propagation over the
Internet.
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3.
Searching for Domain Name(s)
How
do I know if the Domain Name I wish to register is available?
To find out whether a Domain Name is available just enter the
name in the Domain Name Search  . We will tell you if the domain
name is available.
What
if the Domain Name I wish to register is already taken?
You can choose an alternative Domain Name, or if you feel that
you have legal rights to a particular Domain Name, you could follow
the Uniform Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) and try to regain
your Domain Name.
For example, you believe that you have legal rights to the domain
name 'adekunleadekoya.com' but it has already been registered by
someone. The Uniform Dispute Resolution Policy will inform you
on how to pursue your claim. To view the UDRP click here
Can
I register more than one Domain Name at a time?
Yes you can. By clicking on the multi search, you can register
multiple Domain Names (no limit) at once. When you register multiple
domains, you are eligible for volume discounts.
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4.
Registration Guidelines
What
Top-Level Domains (TLDs) are offered for Registration?
The Domain Name Registration system allows you to register second-level
domains under the following top-level domains:
.COM: Recommended for commercial entities. Anyone can register
a .com domain.
.ORG: Originally designed for miscellaneous organizations, including
non-profit groups. However today, anyone can register a .org domain.
.NET: Originally recommended for companies involved in Internet
infrastructure. However today, anyone can register a .net.
What
are the rules for creating a Domain Name?
The Basic Rules for creating a Domain Name:
They must be between 1 and 63 characters long not including the
four characters used to identify the TLD such as. com.
They can be made up of letters or numbers. Domain Names are not
case sensitive.
The dash symbol (-) is permitted but not at the beginning or end
of your Domain Name. Spaces and special characters are not permitted.
What
is the Domain Name Registration Process?
There are five (5) steps to follow to register a Domain Name:
1. Search for a Domain Name. If it is available confirm your intention
to register by adding (i.e the Domain name) to the shopping cart.
2. Select the registration term, and provide your contact details
and DNS information.
3. Review the information for correctness.
4. Agree to the Service Agreement.
5. Provide payment information and submit your request.
How
long does the Domain Name Registration Process take?
The process only takes few minutes as it is all done on-line,
in real time.
What
do I need in order to register a Domain Name?
In order to register a Domain Name, you will need to provide the
following information:
1.
Provide the following personal information for the Domain Name
owner and Administrative, Technical and Billing contacts.
a. First Name
b. Last Name
c. Email Address
d. Postal Address
2.
Create the following to secure your Domain Name account:
a. Username and Password
b. Prompt Question and Answer
3.
Provide your Domain Name Server (DNS) information, which can be
obtained from your website hosting company.See
Also Parking A Domain Name
4.
Read and accept our service agreement.
5.
Provide your credit card and billing information for payment purposes.
How
much does it cost to register a Domain Name?
Two levels of pricing are offered:
1. Standard Rate per domain, and
2. Volume Discounts.
All these prices are advertised on our website.
Can
a private person register a Domain Name?
The top-level domains .com, .net, and .org are available for registration
by any individual or organisation. You do not have to be a registered
business to register top-level domains.
I
don't have a Web Site; Can I still register a Domain Name?
Yes. You don't have to have an existing web site or be a registered
business to register a Domain Name. You can register a domain
name at any time and start your online identity.
How
much time do I have to wait after requesting registration of my
Domain Name?
After you have registered your Domain Name and paid for it, it
is reserved immediately. From then on, it is attributed to you
and is not available for purchase by anyone else for the term
of the registration.
The Domain Name then has to be technically available. This will
happen within 24 to 72 hours later, assuming you have provided
the correct technical parameters such as valid DNS servers.
How
do I know if I have registered a Domain Name successfully?
You will receive a confirmation email from confirming your registration
details and member ID.
What
should I do if I never received a confirmation email?
Please send an email to us with your Domain Name and date of registration.
Once
I have completed the registration process how can I be assured
that no one else can register my Domain Name?
Top-level Domain Name availability is verified by accredited Registrars
through a universal database of available Top-level Domain Names.
This database is called the SRS or Shared Registration System
and what it does is prevent a Domain Name that is successfully
registered from being registered through another Domain Name registration
site.
Why does my recently registered Domain Name still appear to be
available when I go to another Domain Name registration site and
perform a WhoIs search?
If you check your Domain Name after you have completed the registration
process for a .com, .net or .org Domain Name, your WhoIs Domain
Name and Contact Information is available online immediately.
If
you are querying or searching for your newly registered .com,
.net or .org Domain Name's availability through another Domain
Name registration web site and receive a message "No match
for domain 'adekunleadekoya.com'" it may simply be an indication
that the registration web site you are visiting is not displaying
the WhoIs information of competing accredited registrars. It does
not mean that your Domain Name is still available for registration.
If you were to available". This is an indication that the SRS (Shared Registration System) has an entry on file for the Domain Name (i.e., the Domain Name is already registered). ctually attempt registering your new Domain Name
through a competing registrar's site, you would receive a message
stating, "adekunleadekoya.com
What
is an ACN/ABN?
Under the Australian Corporations Law, every company in Australia
has been issued with an Australian Company Number (ACN), which
must be shown on a range of documents. The purpose of the ACN
is to ensure adequate identification of companies when transacting
business. Non-Australian entities can ignore this field.
Australian
business entity or entities carrying on a business in Australia
who are registered for the goods and services tax (GST), will
be assigned an ABN (Australian Business number) for taxation purposes
in respect of GST charged and paid.
What is a Tax Identification Number?
A Tax Identification Number is the number assigned by an individual
country to business entities in respect of the particular consumption
tax levied on various goods and services. It is a single identifier
for the tax that is charged and the refund you may be entitled
to.
For entities in European Union countries and other countries around
the world, this will be your VAT (Value Added Tax) Registration
number. VAT is often recoverable for companies doing business
in a foreign jurisdiction if they have VAT registration and if
the particular company administers a tax refund scheme. The VAT
is also recognized in different countries as MwST, TVA, MOMS and
ITA.
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Who
is the owner of a Domain Name?
The legal owner of a Domain Name is the individual or company
whose name is listed at the time of registration. The owner or
registrant remains the owner of a Domain Name regardless of whether
the administrative contact has been changed since then. The only
way to legally change the ownership of a Domain Name is to undergo
a Transfer of Domain Name. To review the Transfer of Domain Name
Policies, please see our website.
Who are the contacts for a Domain Name?
When you register a Domain Name you are required to nominate the
administrative, technical and billing contacts for your domain.
These contacts can be individuals other than the owner.
Once you have nominated your domain contacts, each contact will
receive an email with their member ID. They will be prompted to
visit the website where they have an option to change their password.
Who is the Administrative Contact?
This person is authorized to make administrative decisions on
behalf of the owner and perform most domain management functions
on behalf of the owner. The administrative contact is also the
person or organization that answers legal questions about the
Domain Name. Generally the owner or an authorized person from
your company is the administrative contact.
Who is the Technical Contact?
The person or organization that makes technical decisions about
the Domain Name. This is the person who handles the technical
aspects of your domain, such as hosting your web site as well
as making decisions regarding IP addresses, and authoritative
name servers for the Domain Name.
Who is the Billing Contact?
The person or organization that is invoiced for registration and
renewals. This is the person who is responsible for initial and
recurring billing for the Domain Name. Keep in mind that it is
very important to keep your billing information up to date.
Why do my Domain Name contacts need
to become members?
The domain contacts need to become members to be able to access
the domain management functions and make changes to your Domain
Name, otherwise their access privileges will be restricted. For
example, the Billing contact will need to renew the Domain Name.
They need to login to be able to do this.
How
do I change administrative, technical or billing information?
Go to Manage Domains and login to your account with your Username
and Password. Select edit contact details and then click the Modify
Contacts button to edit the contact details.
How do I change the email addresses for my Domain Name contacts?
If the email addresses associated to the administrative, technical
and billing contact are no longer valid or aren't functioning,
authorization is required from the Domain Name owner to change
the information. The owner must login to Manage Domains and change
the email addresses for the administrative, technical and billing
contact respectively.
I am not sure whether I am a contact
for a Domain Name. How do I check?
If you are unsure whether you have been nominated as the administrative,
technical or billing contact for any Domain Name registered,
please whois the domain to get the
personal details of the contact persons.
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6 . Renewing Your Domain Name How
long does a registration last? Can it be renewed?
Currently the initial registration period is 1 year. The maximum
registration period is 10 years.
Can I automatically renew my Domain Name?
Yes. The user has the option to renew a Domain Name from 1 to
10 years at a time. Go to Manage Domains and select renew registrations.
Select the Domain Name you wish to renew, enter your payment details
and click the renew button.
How do I renew my Domain Name?
When your Domain Name registration comes up for renewal, the person
listed as the billing contact for that Domain Name will receive
an email. That person will have 30 days to renew the Domain Name's
registration. Following the expiration date, the name will be
held as registered for a grace period of 30 days. After this period
the domain name will be available for registration by interested
parties.
Alternatively you can renew your Domain Name through Manage Domains.
Go to Renew Registration, select the domain you wish to renew.
At this point, you must also indicate the number of years for which
you wish to renew. You can renew Domain Names from 1 to 10 years
at a time. You are then required to enter your payment details
and click the renew button.
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How
can I make changes to my Domain Names?
Go to Manage Domains. You must login with your username and password
to use this. This function will enable you to effectively manage
your domain name and make many changes. E.g. changing contact
details. You will then be able to choose from a number of possible
actions and be given specific instructions online, on how you can
complete any changes you need to make.
How do I view a complete list of
all the Domain names that I have successfully registered?
Go to Manage Domains-after login in with your account- You will
see a list of all the domains you have registered and clicking
each name takes you to a domain-specific management pane, where
details such as domain contacts and DNS server information could
be edited.
How do I change contact, billing
or administrative and DNS Name Server Information for a Domain?
Name
Server information?
Making changes to different aspects of your account is a relatively
simple process. Go to Manage Domain and login with your username
and password. Select modify contact details from the menu and
click on a modify contact button. Once you have made a change,
you will receive a confirmation email.
What sorts of reports can I produce?
There are many different reports that can be produced. You can
produce reports on the number of registrations, renewal and transfers
for a given period.
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8. Member IDs and a Passwords
What
is a Member ID?
Each member is provided with a unique key called the Member ID.
A Member ID is generated for the Domain Name owner as well as
the administrative, technical and billing contacts. Knowing the
Member ID of a domain contact provides the owner a shortcut during
the registration process.
When is the Member ID created?
The member ID for the owner is created automatically during registration
for a Domain Name. After the registration process is complete
the owner will receive an email with the member ID along with
their registration details.
The Administrative, Technical and Billing contacts that were nominated
by the owner are also emailed their member ID's. They may visit
the website to change their password if they wish.
Do I already have a Member ID?
If you are the Owner, Administrative, Technical or Billing contact
for a Domain Name, you will have a member ID as well as a username
and password. If you have forgotten your member ID, or you are not
sure if you have one, then go to member ID lookup to find out.
What is the purpose of the Member
ID lookup?
Member ID lookup will perform a lookup on all Member ID's if you
enter either a last name or a company name. If a match is found,
a Member ID, Registrant name and email address will be displayed.
Knowing how your member ID can help
you:
It provides you a shortcut during the registration process; and
If you have forgotten your password, knowing your Member ID and
answering your prompt question will retrieve it.
What is the purpose of a Username and Password?
Your username is unique. All members are asked to provide a username
and password.
You need a username and password
for two (2) reasons:
1. To maintain the security of your account. It will ensure that
no unauthorized parties can access your Domain Name information.
To access Member Management and Manage Domains Functions that
will enable you to effectively make amendments to your Domain
Name. eg. changing contact details etc.
2. You can only access member management and domain management
once you have entered your username and password.
The username and password is a secure method of keeping your domain
name details private.
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What
is a WhoIs search?
If a Domain Name is already registered, a WhoIs search will give
you the details of whom it is registered to. If it is not registered,
no details will come up.
Each registrar is responsible for creating and maintaining a WhoIs
database for their customers.
Will my name and contact information be publicly available?
All registrars are required to create and maintain a database
containing all information on customers' Domain Names. This information
is available to the public on a Whois site. Customers can query
this database online by conducting a WhoIs search.
The information we are required to display in a Whois Result page are:
The Domain Name
The IP addresses of the Primary and Secondary Server
Original Creation Date of Registration
Expiration date of Registration
Name and Postal Address of the Registrant
Name and Postal Address of Technical Contact
Name and Postal Address of Administrative Contact
What is the difference between the Whois information and the Domain
Search functionality?
The WhoIs information provides detailed information about an existing
registered Domain Name in the registrar's database. It displays
all the relevant information pertaining to the Domain Name. If a query
is entered for a domain name that does not exist in the registrar's
database, the query will check for the existence of Domain Names
in other Registrars databases through the InterNIC WhoIs service,
and the results are displayed.
The Domain Search will simply check on the availability of registering
a Domain Name. If a Domain Name is taken, it will not display the
Domain Name information.
Is my billing contact information
going to be shown in the WhoIs?
No. The Billing contact information will not be made publicly
available.
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10. DNS (Domain Name Servers), IP Addresses and Parking
What
is a DNS (Domain Name Server)?
A DNS or Domain Name Server is an integral part of the Domain
Name System. It is the system of computers and databases connected
to the Internet that are responsible for doing the following:
Translating your Domain Name into an IP (Internet Protocol) address.
A Domain Name is a lot easier to remember than a bunch of numbers.
Specifying the mail servers responsible for email distribution
for your Domain Name.
What is an IP (Internet Protocol) address?
Domain Names correspond to a series of numbers called IP (Internet
Protocol) Addresses. An IP address is the communications protocol
used to exchange data over computer networks. IP addresses allow
large, geographically dispersed networks of computers to communicate
with each other quickly and economically, over a variety of physical
links. An IP address is the numerical address by which locations
on the Internet are identified. It consists of four sets of numbers,
each of which range from 0 to 255 separated by dots. Example 178.18.19.240.
Where can I obtain my Domain Name Server (DNS) information?
Your ISP should be able to give you this information. If you have
a windows machine, you may be able to obtain this information
using IPCONFIG or WINIPCFG from a DOS command or prompt. If you
do not have name servers or do not know what they are, you can
automatically select to have the default DNS servers listed. This
is called parking.
What does a DNS (Domain Name Server) do?
The DNS ensures that data, which is sent to a specific address,
arrives at that address and no other. In order to send data to
a web address on the Internet, it must have associated with it
a unique IP Address. The DNS provides the association between
a Domain Name and its IP Address.
What is "Parking"?
"Parking" is what many people do when they don't have
a use for their domains yet or do not have name servers. In order
to register a domain though, you must have a name server to put
it on. You can automatically select to have the default DNS servers
listed. Parking your domain is free.
What DNS servers do I list as authoritative for my Domain Name?
When registering a Domain Name you must list a primary and secondary
server. If you do not have name servers or do not know what they
are, you can automatically select to have the default DNS servers
listed. This is called parking.
What is the Primary and Secondary
server?
The two host computers on which your Domain Name is hosted. The
server information consists of a Name Server and IP address.
My ISP registered my last Domain
Name for me. Does this mean it's parked on their computers?
No, not necessarily. You will need to check with your ISP to be
sure.
Can I modify the DNS server information?
Yes. Once you have registered a domain name, you can edit your
DNS server information directly through the Manage Domains menu
option. You then select modify DNS details and select the Domain
Name.
How long does it take for the changes, to DNS information submitted
, to get through ?
This
takes between 24 hours and a few days.
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Domains to take effect?
Domain Name Servers must be registered with a central Registry,
NSI Registry. Twice a day, at 11AM and 11PM the root and COM,
ORG, NET zones are updated by NSI. This update includes all domain
registrations and modifications up until then. The zones are then
progressively placed onto the root servers (the servers that allow
your domain to be available on the Internet). This takes between
24 hours and a few days.
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What
is web hosting?
Every web address must reside on a host computer. A host computer
is connected to the Internet and provides you space where your
web site is stored.
Is web hosting included with my Domain Name registration?
Web hosting is an additional service to Domain Name registration.
Can I host my registered Domain Name with any ISP?
Yes. You can move your domains to point to an ISP's DNS servers
as long as they comply with the rules of the top-level domain
in question.
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12. Pricing and Payment Terms How
much does it cost to register a Domain Name?
Standard and bulk discounts are offered. To view our pricing structure
see our website.
What are the payment options available
for Domain Name registrations and renewals?
Only credit card payments for domain name registrations and renewals
are accepted.
When do I have to pay for my Domain Name?
In order to register a Domain Name, a valid credit card is one
of the means of payment accepted.
Before your Domain Name becomes active, your credit details must
be approved. This enhances the availability of Domain Names, by
preventing them from being tied up by persons not intending to
pay for them.
How do I change my billing information?
To change your billing information, login to your account and go to
the Modify Contact Details function in Manage Domain. You can
make changes to your credit card information, billing address,
email address and credit card information.
Is my Billing contact information publicly available to others?
No. Your billing contact information, including your credit card
type, account number, and expiration date, will remain private
and confidential.
The privacy of customers is respected. We will not make your billing
information publicly available or include it in WhoIs records.
To view our Privacy Policy see our website.
Do I need to provide different billing
information for each Domain Name or is one Billing Contact enough?
Billing information associated with each Domain Name can be different
or identical. You can assign the same billing contact to all Domain
Names or one billing contact for all.
What if I have changed my mind and
I don't want a Domain Name anymore. Can I get a refund?
No. Your payment cannot be refunded. Under the service agreement,
you own the Domain Name for the term you specified in the registration
process. To refer to the Service Agreement see our website.
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