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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 210.57.22.205. 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 "myname.com" or "namecow.net" without having to memorize the numerical addresses that actually locate the computers or servers on the Internet.
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Domain Names have a variety of basic rules:
.COM, .NET and .ORG Domain Names
.COM - to be used for commercial and personal sites
.NET - recommended for companies involved in Internet infrastructure
.ORG - recommended for not-for-profit organizations
Use only letters, numbers, or hyphen ("-")
Cannot begin or end with a hyphen
Must have less than 63* characters, not including .COM, .NET and .ORG
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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 myname.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
namecow.net 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 namecow.net are as follows:
.tv (Tuvala)
.ca (Canada)
.uk (United Kingdom)
.co.uk (United Kingdom)
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What Top Level Domains (TLDs) does namecow.com offer for registration?
namecow.com is an accredited registrar for the .com, .net and .org domains. Names within these domains can be registered below.
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How much does registering a domain name cost?
Please click here to view the most up to date pricing.
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How do I register a domain name with namecow.com?
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 namecow.com .
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 namecow.net systems. If you are an existing user, you should enter the User Name and password you have created to identify your account.
Step 4. Fill in Contact Information. You must provide namecow.net with administrative and organizational information to associate with your domain name registration.
Step 5. 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 namecow.com, you only need to specify the Contact Information and credit card billing information associated with your domain name. You do not need to specify DNS server information ; namecow.net 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 namecow.com's registration process take?
namecow.com's registration process should only take a few minutes to complete. .com, .net and .org domain names registered through namecow.net may take up to 48 hours, which is considered normal Internet propagation time, until they are accessible.
ccTLD's (Country Code Top Level Domains) - 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 namecow.com's Domain Manager.
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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 namecow.net 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 namecow.net from being registered through another domain name registration site.
Note: ccTLD (Country Code Top Level Domain)availability - for example, .ca, .tv, - 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 ccTLD availability and an attempt was made to register a recently registered domain name, the attempted registration will be rejected by the registry.
namecow.com will refund the registration fees for ccTLD registrations rejected by the registry if the domain name is taken.
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What methods of payment does namecow.com accept?
A valid MasterCard, Visa, or American Express 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 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?
The maximum amount of characters for a .com .net and .org is 67
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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 keyword 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, the information will appear on the screen.
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Who do I contact for additional assistance?
If you have other questions or need information that is not contained above, please contact us online or by calling 1-888-676-6628.
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I already filled out a customer service ticket but would like to add an additional note or comment, how can I do so?
Please have your ticket reference number and password available and click on the support link again.
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