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Why should I register more than one domain name?

If you're thinking about registering more than one domain name, you've got the right...

How do domain names work?

Registering a domain doesn't automatically make your Web site appear when visitors...

What are zone files and zone records?

Zone files organize the zone records for domains and subdomains in a DNS server. Every...

Can I register domains if I don't have a hosting provider?

Yes, you can register domains before you find a hosting provider. We automatically...

Registering Domains

If your domain is available, you can register it for a period of time that you specify...

What does it mean to park a domain name?

When you park a domain name, a temporary Web page displays when visitors go to your...

Can I hide my personal information in the Whois directory?

We must make the contact information you listed for your domain public, per our...

What is DNS?

Your DNS or Domain Name Server is the system that allows your Web site to display when...

What does the status of a domain name mean?

There are 23 domain status codes that you may come across when using DomainAlert Pro....

What is a nameserver?

Nameservers are the Internet's equivalent to phone books. A nameserver maintains a...

How can you charge so much less for domain registration than other registrars?

We do not purchase domains through any other company. We are a fully accredited...

What are 301 and 302 redirect pages?

You can forward or mask a domain name to redirect to another domain of your choosing....

Can a domain registered elsewhere use your system to register new nameservers?

No, your domain must be registered through us if you want to use our system to...

Who is listed as a domain's registrant?

Any public domain registration that you register through us has your name as the...

What is a second-level domain (SLD)?

The second-level domain is the readable part of the domain name that is located...

What is a domain name?

A domain name is a Web address, such as coolexample.com, that is linked to an IP...

What if I misspelled my domain when I registered it?

Unfortunately, we are unable to change or edit the spelling of a domain after it has...

What do I do if I have a trademark dispute?

Unfortunately, we cannot make any changes to the registrant fields without a legal...

What is domain kiting?

Domain kiting is the process of registering a domain to test it for monetization...

What are internationalized domains?

Internationalized domain names are foreign language .COM or .NET domain names that...

Which domain extensions or top-level domains can I register?

We currently offer these top-level domains: .COM .NET .ORG .BIZ .INFO ...

What is the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy?

ICANN's Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) defines how to resolve...

Does transferring a domain forfeit time left on the registration period?

For most domains, when you transfer your domain to us, we add one year to the...

Which countries are in the Asia-Pacific region?

To register a .ASIA domain, at least one contact must reside in the Asia-Pacific...

What is a .CSV file?

A .CSV file is a list of comma-separated values. The comma-separated values (.CSV)...

Can I renew a domain registered with another registrar through your company?

Yes, you can renew through us now and not have to pay the other registrar's renewal...

What domain extensions can I transfer?

We can transfer domains with the following extensions: .COM .NET .ORG .INFO...

Completing Applications for .asia Domain Registrations

Depending on the group that you are affiliated with, such as a business applying for a...

What do I do with my domain once it's been registered?

Besides setting up your Web site, there are a number of things you can do with your...

Do you offer domain names in bulk quantities?

Yes, you can register any domain extension combinations and take advantage of our bulk...

What is .me?

The .me top-level domain (TLD) is a new domain extension that represents you. Use the...

What is the process for registering .me domains?

To register a .me domain, you submit an application during the appropriate timeframe,...

Who qualifies for a .us domain?

The U.S. Nexus Requirement ensures that only individuals or organizations that have a...

Who can register .asia domains?

If your business, organization, or community group is located in one of the...

Are there any restrictions on content I can place on .asia Web pages?

There are no restrictions for the content you can place on your .asia Web pages.

What is .mobi?

The .MOBI domain is the first and only top-level domain (TLD), or domain extension,...

Who can register .me domains?

Registration for .me domains is open to all, depending on the timeframe in which you...

What is a top-level domain (TLD)?

A top-level domain (TLD) is the part of the domain name located to the right of the...

What is .asia?

The .asia top-level domain (TLD) is an ICANN-sponsored domain extension that...

When can I register .me domains?

Registration for .me domains becomes available over three phases: Sunrise ...

Do you offer .name registrations?

We offer .NAME registrations where you use your actual name as part of the address....

What is the auction process for .me domains?

During the Sunrise and Landrush periods, we may receive multiple applications for the...

Are there any restrictions on content I can place on .me Web pages?

There are no restrictions for the content you can place on your .me Web pages.

What is mTLD?

mobile Top Level Domain Ltd (mTLD) is the global registry for the .MOBI top-level...

Why should I register a .me domain?

You can register a .me domain to tell the world about you. After registering your...

Can I add .asia domains to my CashParking account?

CashParking does not currently support .ASIA domains. You cannot add a .ASIA domain to...

How do I create content for my .mobi domain?

When creating Web site content for your .MOBI domain, you must comply with the...

How does mTLD make the .mobi standards and requirements available to registrants?

The .MOBI standards, requirements, and recommendations are published in the dotMobi...

Completing Applications for .me Domain Registrations

You can complete an application for your .me domain and submit it during the...

Can I add .me domains to my CashParking account?

Yes, you can add .me domains to your CashParking account.

Why is my .me domain being auctioned?

If you received an email notifying you that your .me domain is being auctioned, it's...

What if someone else applies for my .me domain?

If we receive multiple applications for the same domain during the Sunrise and...

What is the process for registering .asia domains?

You are eligible to register .asia domains if at least one of your registration...

Can I challenge an application for a .me domain?

The rules for the Sunrise period include a Sunrise Challenge Policy that allows a...

What is the Premium Domain Names option?

If you search for a domain that's already registered, we perform a basic search using...

What are the registration lengths for .me domains?                

To register a .me domain during the Sunrise period, you must complete an application...