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Q&A begins here:
What is a
Domain Name?
A 'Domain
Name' is the name by which a company or organization is known on the internet. It is the basis of your internet identity. 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 "yourname.com"
without having to memorize the numerical addresses that actually locate the computers or servers on the Internet.
For example, E-For-Sale Corp. might want to use E-For-Sale.com as its domain name. They could host its web site at and use order@E-For-Sale.com for email.Domain names must be unique. There can be only ONE E-For-Sale.com domain name. Domain names
are granted on a first-come, first-served basis. Therefore, it is important to register your domain name as soon as possible to ensure that your desired name isn't taken by someone else. Want more detailed info
about "What is a Domain
Name?" click here
Who is ICann?
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers
(ICANN)
is the non-profit
corporation that was formed to assume responsibility for the IP address space allocation, protocol parameter assignment, domain name system management, and root server system management functions previously performed under U.S. Government contract by IANA and other entities.
Are you ICann certified?
Yes, all of our registrations are done through our
server at our main site which is an officially certified ICANN Registrar.
Who is
InterNIC?
The InterNIC is a concept for an integrated network
information center that was developed by several companies, in cooperation
with the U.S. Government. InterNIC is a registered service mark of the U.S. Department of Commerce and offers International control of Domain Name registration to assure ownership of registration to current registrants.
Will my Domain registration
be protected by InterNic?
Absolutely, your successful
registration is instantly filed with InterNic
and you receive all
the benefits of InterNic's International protection
of ownership.
Is your site secure while I'm
registering my Domain names
and are your payment transactions secure?
Yes, our system is very secure. Your search for available domain names, your registration process, and your payment information is protected by the most current and functional online security system available.
Who Owns a Domain Name?
You do,
when you register your domain with our services we file your application with you as the "Administrative Contact".
Being the administrative contact means that you are the decision maker for that name. In more specific terms, you own the registration of that particular name and no one else can use it. 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.
The global Top Level Domains are as follows:
.com .net .org .info .biz
.us
How many characters and what
characters can a registered domain name include?
Domain Names have a variety of
basic rules:
.COM - to be used for commercial and personal sites
.NET - recommended for companies involved in Internet
infrastructure
.ORG - recommended for not-for-profit organizations
Domain Registration Rules: Use only letters, numbers, or hyphen ("-")
Cannot begin or end with a hyphen.
.com, .net and .org .info .biz and .us domain names may not
exceed
a total of sixty-three (63) characters including hyphens and not including the
.COM, .NET .ORG .INFO or .BIZ extensions.
How much does it cost to
register a domain name?
The InterNIC,
which manages the world domain name system, normally requires a fee of $70.00 for two years registration of individual Domain Names. We can offer you a InterNic bulk rate of
$9.95 per Domain Name per year. This discounted rate is available due to our large
number of registrations through InterNic. We pre-purchase domain
registration allotments in bulk and pass the savings on to you.
You must beware of any registration service that does not register your
Domain name through Internic.
Register-API
Pricing schedule for .com .net .org .info .biz
Your Total Cost
1 Year Registration $9.95
2 Year Registration $19.90
5 Year Registration $49.75
10 Year Registration $99.50
There
are no hidden costs to register with us.
What methods of payment does Register-API accept?
A valid MasterCard, Visa, American
Express, Discover, or Diners card
is currently the only means of payment accepted online.
What do I need in order to register a domain name?
To register a domain name with Register-API, 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;
Register-API will supply default DNS and IP Information for your domain name during the registration process, which can be edited by you at any time after the registration is complete. You can change your DNS (Host) at any time after registration. There is no charge for "parking" your Domain with us.
How long does
the Domain Name registration process take?
Our registration process should only take you a few minutes to complete.
Domain names registered through our services gives you ownership of the Domain
Name immediately, and your Domain Name cannot be duplicate registered by
anyone.
Is it possible for another person to
register my domain
name after I have registered it?
All domain name availability is verified by Register-API
and other accredited registrars through the SRS (Shared Registration System), a universal database of
available domain names. This system prevents a domain name that is successfully
registered through Register-API from being registered through another domain name registration
site at any time. Our service is instant and fool proof.
How do I register a domain
name?
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 Register-API online.
Step 1. Check for domain name
availability. During this
step, you will perform a search 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 our system . 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 us
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, you must choose the term of registration.
If your credit card is accepted, you will receive a
confirmation screen.
Your domain name request will automatically be submitted
to the InterNIC for immediate registration. We suggest that
you use the BOOKMARK button on this page or on the
home page to place us in your favorites list for ease of return.
It's all very
simple really, but If you have problems go
back to the home page and contact us.
We
also offer offline registration of your domain names.
Click here to: REGISTER
OFFLINE
Can I transfer my current Domain registration from another Registrar
to Register-API if I am not satisfied with their service or pricing?
Yes you can, and the
transfer can be done online here:
Transfer
registrar to our services
What is Domain
Name Service (DNS) ?
Domain Name
Service is a means of pointing, or directing traffic to the particular server on which the domain name is Web
Hosted.
Register-API provides both Primary and Secondary DNS for your name if you choose the default setting in the Hosting form.
What is Web Hosting?
Web site
hosting is the act of "serving" your web site
to the internet. You will lease a position in their Servers.
Do you offer Web Site
hosting?
Yes we offer Web Site Hosting
through our HostingCompanies.com
web site located here: HostingCompanies.com
What's the Rush?
A domain name
is your unique identity on the internet. Since no two domain names can be identical, it is important to reserve your domain
as soon as possible. Over 20,000 domains are registered every day,
and with the internet increasing in popularity, now is the time to reserve your domain name.
Whom may I contact for additional assistance?
If you have other questions or need information that is not contained above
or elsewhere on this web site you can reach us by email or the Live
Support Chat located on this site.
We enjoy answering your questions and offering our support.
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