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What is a nameserver?

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

What is Go Daddy Diagnostics?

Go Daddy Diagnostics is like giving your domain a free doctor's check up. Just like...

Why did all of my options disappear when I set up domain name forwarding?

When you set up domain name forwarding or masking, your general domain name options...

Do I need a hosting account for my For Sale page?

No. A hosting account is not required for For Sale pages. Our For Sale page services...

What is a For Sale page?

A "DOMAIN FOR SALE" page for your parked domain name is the perfect way to let others...

What is a Starter Web page?

A Starter Web page is a customizable parked page available with every domain name...

What is your process for handling expired domain names?

The process we, the registrar, follow for expired domain names depends on your domain...

How can I speed up my site?

Web users are increasingly impatient. If your site loads slowly, they might leave and...

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

No, you must register your domain name through us to use our system to register...

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

Yes. If you transfer the domain name to your account with us, you can renew it through...

Can I renew my domain name after it expires?

In many cases, yes. It depends upon your domain name's extension and its registry...

How do I create content for my .mobi domain?

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

How do I increase my search engine ranking?

Search engines use proprietary ranking algorithms, and Web directories rely on human...

How do you get information about my site?

Go Daddy Diagnostics looks at your domain's publicly available information, similar to...

How long does Go Daddy Diagnostics take to scan my domain?

Go Daddy Diagnostics processes requests first come, first serve. Depending on server...

What are 301 and 302 redirect pages?

You can forward or mask a domain name to redirect it to another website. You can use...