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 Does Hoster.com
handle domain registration?
Yes, all of the registration for your unique domain name is handled automatically
when you apply for an account. Hoster.com will file all of
the necessary forms to register your domain name with the
Internic (http://www.networksoultions.com), so you don't have
to.
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Can I check domain name availability?
Yes, you can check a domain name availability through our site.
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Can I transfer an existing domain name
to Hoster.com?
If you place an order online or you call us at 888-WWW-SPACE, make sure
to tell us that you are transferring an existing domain name.
During the time it takes for the Internic to move the domain
name, Hoster.com will provide you with a temporary address
to use (an example would look like http://165.254.118.51/yourcompanyname).
You can use this time to copy all of the material from your
old site into your new Hoster.com location. Once the transfer
is completed, it will take at least 2 days for the new domain
name to propagate through the Internet, and for the change
to take effect. You will need to contact the old host and
tell them to remove your name from their site. You will only
be able to access your domain name when they remove your entry
from their computer system
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When will I be able to reach my site
using the domain name?
It will take up to a week before your domain is activated once InterNIC
announces that your domain name has been registered. All Internet
providers must update their records (DNS tables) to reflect
new site locations. This is called propagation. Total turnaround
on a new domain name is typically 3-5 business days. Please
note that domain transfers usually take longer than registering
a new domain. This is due to the fact that the current administrative
or technical contact for the domain must acknowledge the transfer
request. Delays can also occur when your current provider
does not approve the transfer request from InterNIC.
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Do I own my domain name?
Yes, you own your own domain name. Hoster.com registers your domain name
with the Internic and you are listed inside their system as
the billing contact for their yearly $35 fee. Hoster.com is
listed as the technical contact and administrative contact..
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How long does it take for a new Domain
Name to register or move?
The Internic usually takes anywhere between 2-3 days to complete the
registration process for a domain name. It can take an additional
2 weeks for users around the Internet to see the domain name,
since it takes time for all the systems around the world to
list your name in their routing tables. In the meantime, Hoster.com
will provide you with an IP address so you can get to your
site and begin to build it in time for when the domain name
registration is completed.
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Are there any restricted characters
that I can't use in my domain name?
You can have a domain name that only consists of letters, numbers, and
dashes. Underscores and other characters such as $, %, &,
#, @, *, ), !, etc. are not allowed. Your domain name can
be up to 22 characters long
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What extension are available for my
Domain Name?
You can have any of the following extensions for a domain
name: - .com - commercial organizations
- .org - non-profit organizations
- .edu - educational institutions
- .net - network infrastructure organizations
- .gov - government agencies
- .mil - military
agencies
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What do I do to register my domain
name?
Once you register with Hoster.com for an account, Hoster.com will fill
out all of the necessary Internic forms for registering your
domain name.
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Can I register more than one domain
name and have it display the same HTML file?
Yes. Hoster.com can register as many domains as you like and each one
can point to the same HTML document. You cannot point different
domain names to different documents in the same account, you
must first set up another account if you want to create another
web site.
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Can I change my domain name?
Currently, the Internic does not provide for the name change of a domain
name, therefore, you will need to register a new name.
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