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Domain
Names - General |
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Do I have to change my domain if I get a new host?
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Who owns my
domain name?
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What is a
Domain Name?
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How do I
know when my domain name will expire?
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What is a
DNS? |
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Why would I
need to change my DNS information?
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What are
the three Contacts Admin, Technical and Billing?
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Can I
access my site with or without the 'www'?
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Do I have to
change my domain if I get a new host? |
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No. Provided
that the domain is registered in your name (as it should be), you can
simply update your namservers (from where you manage your domain names)
to that of your new host. |
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Who owns my domain
name? |
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We register your
domains in your name and address. You are the legal owner of all domains
registered by Tech Freedom Online. We act as your hosting company and host your domains
on your behalf. The person or organisation named in the application is
called the Registrant; this name appears at the top of the results page of
any 'WhoIs' lookup. |
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What is a
Domain Name? |
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A domain name (also
known as a "domain") is a unique name that identifies places on the
Internet. An example of a domain name is domain.com. Domains can be used as
part of a website address (e.g., www.domain.com) or they can form part of an
email address (e.g., support@domain.com). Domain names allow you to use
descriptive words to better enable people to remember your website or email
address! |
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How do I know when
my domain name will expire? |
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Use a WHOIS tool.
Type in your domain name and look for the line which reads something like
this (the exact format depends on which ICANN registrar the name is
registered with):
Record expires on 09-Oct-2005. |
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What is a DNS? |
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DNS (Domain Name
System) is a system that translates a domain name from letters (www.techfreedomonline.com)
into a numerical IP address 63.85.86.14 Each time you register a domain name
you must specify your DNS information. If you register a domain name through
Domain Name Registration! Inc. you can use our DNS information free of
charge! This is known in the industry as "parking" a domain- parking is free
using Tech Freedom Online's servers. You can also change the DNS information at any
time, also free of charge, but be aware, your new DNS host may charge you a
parking fee... |
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Why would I need
to change my DNS information? |
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If you have a new
web site or email account, your web hosting company or ISP will ask you to
change your DNS information (typically, they would become the new DNS host)
so that your domain name can be connected to your web site and your email
account can be setup. |
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What are the three
Contacts Admin, Technical and Billing? |
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Admin
Contact : This is the only person allowed to make
changes to the domain. Ensure this Email address is always kept up-to-date.
Billing Contact : This is the contact responsible for billing issues
with regard to this domain's registration. All renewal information will be
sent to this address.
Technical Contact : This is the person who is normally responsible
for Web hosting, mail, and other DNS issues for your domain. However, unless
they are granted access by the Admin Contact, they have no authority to make
any changes. |
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Can I access my
site with or without the 'www'? |
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Unlike some of our
competitors, with our service you can access your site with both (www.yourname.com)
and without (yourname.com). |
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