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1. What is a
domain name?
Domain names are
the familiar, easy to remember names for computers on the
Internet (such as internic.net). They correspond to a series
of numbers (called Internet Protocol numbers) that serve as
routing addresses on the Internet. Domain names are used generally
as a convenient way of locating information and reaching others
on the Internet.
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What does it mean
to "register" a domain name?
The Internet domain
name system (DNS) consists of a directory, organized hierarchically,
of all the domain names and their corresponding computers
registered to particular companies and persons using the Internet.
When you register a domain name, it will be associated with
the computer on the Internet you designate during the period
the registration is in effect.
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How can I get
a domain name in .com, .net or .org?
Domain names ending
with .com, .net or .org can be registered through many different
companies (known as "registrars") that compete with one another.
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Can I choose the
registrar I want to register a domain name for my web site?
Yes. You may choose
any of the listed registrars.
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What is involved
in registering a domain name in .com, .net or .org?
To register a domain
name, you will be asked to provide the registrar you select
with the various contact and technical information that makes
up the registration. The registrar will then keep records
of the contact information and submit the technical information
to a central directory known as the "registry." This registry
provides other computers on the Internet the information necessary
to send you e-mail or to find your web site. You will also
be required to enter a registration contract with the registrar,
which sets forth the terms under which your registration is
accepted and will be maintained.
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What is the process
for submitting the required registration information?
Different registrars
offer different means of submitting the information. Most
registrars offer web-based registration services. Some offer
registrations by telephone or mail. Many will work with your
ISP to obtain the required information. You should go to the
individual registrar's web site or otherwise contact it to
determine the process it follows.
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Will my name and
contact information be publicly available?
Yes. Information
about who is responsible for domain names is publicly available
to allow rapid resolution of technical problems and to permit
enforcement of consumer protection, trademark, and other laws.
The registrar will make this information available to the
public on a "Whois" site.
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How long does
a registration last? Can it be renewed?
Each registrar has
the flexibility to offer initial and renewal registrations
in one-year increments, with a total registration period limit
of ten years.
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How much does
a domain-name registration name cost?
Each registrar sets
the price it charges for registering names, and prices vary
significantly among different registrars. In addition, some
registrars offer discounted or free registration services
in connection with other offerings, such as web hosting.
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When do I have
to pay for my domain name?
Before your domain
name becomes active, you must provide a credit card number
or other reasonable assurance of payment. This requirement
enhances the availability of domain names by preventing them
from being tied up by persons not intending to pay for registration.
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Can I change registrars
after registering a domain name?
Yes, you may change
the registrar sponsoring your domain name at any time more
than sixty days after initial registration. For details on
the transfer process, contact the registrar you would like
to assume sponsorship of the registration.
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I have seen advertisements
for domain-name registration by companies not in the accredited
registrar directory. Are these legitimate?
Only registrars accredited
by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers
(ICANN) are authorized to register .com, .net and .org names
in the registry. Some of these accredited registrars offer
their services through resellers, which may provide assistance
in completing the registration process. Your registration
contract, however, will be with the accredited registrar and
that registrar will maintain your contact information.
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Someone else has
registered my company's name as a .com domain name. What is
the process for resolving my complaint?
All ICANN-accredited
registrars follow a uniform dispute resolution policy. Under
that policy, disputes over entitlement to a domain-name registration
are ordinarily resolved by court litigation between the parties
claiming rights to the registration. Once the court rules
who is entitled to the registration, the registrar will implement
that ruling. In disputes arising from registrations allegedly
made abusively (such as "cybersquatting" and cyberpiracy"),
the uniform policy provides an expedited administrative procedure
to allow the dispute to be resolved without the cost and delays
often encountered in court litigation. In these cases, you
can invoke the administrative procedure by filing a complaint
with one of the dispute-resolution service providers listed
at http://www.icann.org/udrp/approved-providers.htm.
For more details on the uniform dispute resolution policy,
see http://www.icann.org/udrp/udrp.htm.
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If I have customer
service questions or problems related to my domain name registration,
who should I contact?
You should contact
the particular registrar that registered your domain name.
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What are the rules
for registration of .net and .org names?
They are the same
as for .com. Traditionally, however, names in .net have been
used by organizations involved in Internet infrastructure
activities and .org is frequently used by not-for-profit organizations.
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Are .com, .net,
and .org domain names available for registration on a global
basis?
Yes. The .com, .net,
and .org domains are available for registration by Internet
users across the globe.
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I've seen domain
names ending with two-letter combinations, like .uk. What
are the rules for registering in these domains?
Two letter domains,
such as .uk, .de and .jp (for example), are called country
code top level domains (ccTLDs) and correspond to a country,
territory, or other geographic location. The rules and policies
for registering domain names in the ccTLDs vary significantly
and some are reserved for use by citizens of the corresponding
country. You should check with the registrar offering ccTLD
registration services regarding the specific terms and conditions
for registration.
Some ICANN-accredited
registrars provide registration services in the ccTLDs in
addition to registering names in .com, .net and .org, however,
ICANN does not specifically accredit registrars to provide
ccTLD registration services.
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should read the relevant agreements associated
with each domain name registration.
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here to read the agreements.
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