What
is a domain name?
A domain name is a unique alpha-numeric name used to identify a particular
computer (i.e. web server or mail server) on the Internet. Domain
names allow Internet users to type in a name, such as mybrand.com,
to identify a numeric address such as 209.67.50.203. The purpose of
domain names is to allow ordinary users connected to the Internet
to find web sites and send email to addresses with familiar names
such as "mybrand.com" or "Registeronline.Ltd.uk" without having to
memorize the numerical addresses that actually locate the computers
or servers on the Internet.
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What
is a Top Level Domain (TLD)?
A top level domain (TLD) is the suffix that is attached to the end
of a domain name. For instance, in the domain name mybrand.com, ".com"
is the TLD.
There
are two types of top-level domains: global and country code. Global
Top Level Domains (gTLD) were created to be used by the Internet public,
while country code Top Level Domains (ccTLD) were created to be used
by each individual country, as they deem necessary.
The
global Top Level Domains are as follows:
.com
.net
.org
.edu
.mil
.gov
Registeronline.Ltd.uk
offers the .com, .net and .org global Top Level Domains in addition
to various ccTLDs for registration.
Some
examples of country code Top Level Domains available through Registeronline.Ltd.uk
are as follows:
.to (Tonga)
.cx (Christmas Islands)
.md (Moldova)
.co.uk (United Kingdom)
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What
top level domains (TLDs) does Registeronline.Ltd.uk offer for registration?
Registeronline.Ltd.uk is an ICANN accredited registrar for the .com,
.net and .org domains. Names within these domains can be registered
by clicking here.
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How
much does registering a domain name cost?
Please click here to view the most up to
date pricing and available registration terms for .com, .net and .org
domain names.
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How
do I register a domain name with Registeronline.ltd.uk?
The registration process is an easy six-step process that is completed
online.
Note: A valid credit card is required to register your domain name
through Registeronline.Ltd.uk
Step
1. Check for domain name availability. During this step, you will
perform a WHOIS query to determine if the domain name you wish to
register is available.
Step
2. Confirm intention to register. During this step, confirm that you
wish to register the domain name you have chosen.
Step
3. Log in. During this step you will create a user name and password
'profile' which is used to identify your account in Registeronline.Ltd.uk
systems. If you are an existing user, you should enter the user name
and password you have created to identify your account.
If you have forgotten your password do not despair. Our system will
search and email it for you.
Step
4. Fill in contact information. You must provide Registeronline.Ltd.uk
with administrative and organizational information to associate with
your domain name registration.
Step
5. To register certain extensions you will be asked to provide extra
information. For example, to register a .ltd.uk extension you must
have a limited company registered of the same name and you will need
to quote the company registration number on application. If you do
not have already a limited company, you can register one on the other
part of our site. Review the information for accuracy. Before you
submit your registration for processing, you have the opportunity
to review the information you are submitting.
Step
6. Enter payment information and submit your request. During this
step you must enter your credit card billing information and submit
the registration for processing. Additionally, if you are registering
a .com, .net or .org domain name, you must choose the term of registration.
If your credit card is accepted, you will receive a confirmation screen.
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What
do I need in order to register a domain name?
To register a domain name with Registeronline.Ltd.uk, you only need
to specify the contact information and credit card billing information
associated with your domain name. You do not need to specify a NIC
handle, DNS server information or an IP Address; Registeronline.Ltd.uk
will supply default DNS and IP information for your domain name during
the registration process, which can be edited at any time after the
registration is complete. You can change your DNS at any time after
registration.
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How
long does Registeronline.Ltd.uk's registration process take?
Registeronline.Ltd.uk's registration process should only take a few
minutes to complete. .com, .net and .org domain names registered through
Registeronline.Ltd.uk may take up to 72 hours, which is considered
normal Internet propagation time, until they are accessible.
cc-TLD's
(Country Code Top Level Domains) - for example, .ro, .dk, .sh etc.
may take a few days until they are accessible on the Internet. Registration
processing time is determined by the individual country's registry.
As
a courtesy, your newly registered domain name will point to a generic
"Coming Soon" web page. You can re-point your domain name
using Registeronline.Ltd.uk's Manage My Account located at: http://mydomain.Registeronline.Ltd.uk/.
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Is
it possible for another person to register my domain name after I
have registered it?
.com, .net and .org domain name availability is verified by Registeronline.Ltd.uk
and other accredited registrars through the SRS (Shared Registration
System), a universal database of available .com, net and .org domain
names. This system prevents a domain name that is successfully registered
through Registeronline.Ltd.uk from being registered through another
domain name registration site.
Note:
cc-TLD (Country Code Top Level Domain) availability - for example,
.ro, .dk, .sh, etc. - are verified using systems (other than the SRS)
that only get updated by that country's registry every 24 - 72 hours.
Domain names are registered by the country's registry on a first-come
first-serve basis. However, in the event that the registry has not
yet updated the sources used to verify cc-TLD availability and an
attempt was made to register a recently registered domain name, the
attempted registration will be rejected by the registry.
Registeronline.Ltd.uk
will refund the registration fees for cc-TLD registrations rejected
by the registry if the domain name is taken.
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What
methods of payment does Registeronline.Ltd.uk accept?
A valid MasterCard, Visa, American Express or Switch card is currently
the only means of payment accepted.
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What
can I do with my domain name once it is registered?
You can use your newly registered domain name to sign up for email
services, web hosting services, register domain name servers or create
a name for an email server. Alternatively, you are not required to
do anything with your domain name.
For
more information on web hosting and email services, please click here
or contact your web hosting company or ISP.
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Once
a domain name is registered, who is the legal registrant of the domain
name?
When a domain name is registered, the "registrant" contracts
the use of the domain name. However, there is no permanent registrant
for any domain name. The "registrant" of a domain name is
the original administrative contact listed at the time of registration,
regardless of whether the administrative contact information has been
changed since then. In other words, the registrant of a domain name
is the individual whose name and contact information were initially
associated with the username and password profile for the domain name.
If
the administrative contact information has been changed since the
original registration, the most recent administrative contact information
entered will be visible in the WHOIS record. However, this information
may not be that of the actual registrant of the domain name.
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How
many characters and what characters can a registered domain name include?
Domain names have a variety of basic rules.
UK domain names can be between 3 and 63 characters long. Two character
names are only permitted if one is a letter and the other a number.
Plc or Ltd must match the database in Companies house.
2 character names are as in the case of .co.uk only accepted if one
is a letter the other a number.
Rules
for .com .org and .net domains
Characters permitted: abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz0123456789
Names are not allowed to start or end with a hyphen.
Maximum 67 characters long including .com .net .org
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Where
can I get contact information related to domain names that are already
registered?
To find contact information associated with a registered domain name,
you can perform a WHOIS query.
In
the Check It field, type the domain name you would like to find information
for. Click the Check It button to submit the query.
If
the domain name is already registered, a link to the domain name will
appear on the screen. By clicking on this link, you can connect to
a page on which contact and other WHOIS information is displayed for
the domain name.
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Who
do I contact for additional assistance?
If you have other questions or need information that is not contained
above, click here.
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