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- Why do I need a domain name?
- What is a domain name?
- How long can a domain name be?
- What characters can I use in a domain?
- Once you buy a domain, do you own it forever?
- How can I tell if a domain is available?
- What if the domain I want is already taken?
- Can I register a domain, and then hold it until I am ready to use it?
- What is a Top Level Domain (TLD)?
- What do I need in order to register a domain name?
- How long does MICROLINQ registration process take?
- What methods of payment does MICROLINQ accept?
- What can I do with my domain name once it is registered?
- What is a URL?
- What is a DNS?
- How do I renew my domain registration?
- How do I modify an existing domain name record?
- How do I change my domain name server (DNS) information?
- When I register my domain name with MICROLINQ, who actually owns it?
- How much does it cost to register a domain name?
- What do .com, .net and .org stand for in an Internet address?
- What is Free Parking?
- What is the WhoIs search?
- Are .com, .net and .org my only choices when registering a domain name?
- Why does my newly registered domain name show up as "available" on another registrars' WhoIs search?
- How do I transfer from my current Registrar to MICROLINQ?
- .US FAQ's
Why
do I need a domain name?
A domain name provides your friends, clients and customers with a quick
and easy way to find you on the Internet. A domain name is unique - like
a fingerprint or a zebra's stripes. Nobody else can have the same name
as you. Your domain name distinguishes your web site from all others and
allows you to create a permanent and professional presence on the Internet.
Registering a domain name with MICROLINQ is your first step in establishing
an identity on the World Wide Web. With your own domain name, your web
address can be:
www.yourname.com
instead of:
www.yourinternetserviceprovider.com/yourname
Similarly, your email address can be:
yourname@yourcompany.com
rather than:
yourname@yourserviceprovider.com
This is crucial in a world where efficiency and first impressions are
so important.
Good domain names, ones that reflect the significance or essence of a
web site, are invaluable assets to a company or individual. For this reason,
these names are disappearing quickly. You can, however, reserve yours
now, even if you do not have an existing web or e-commerce site. Allow
MICROLINQ to show you how easy and fun this can be. Top
What
is a domain name?
Answer: A domain name is a method of remembering specific web sites on
the internet, usually a word or phrase that brings to mind one's person,
business, service or product. Once a person or company pays the fees associated
with registering a domain name, they "own" the domain until
they give or sell it to someone else, or until they fail to pay the maintenance
fee that is require after the initial registration period.Top
How
long can a domain name be?
Until the Fall of 1999, a domain name was limited to 22 characters, but
the rules have changed to allow domains with 63 characters.Top
What
characters can I use in a domain?
You are limited to using alpha-numeric characters, and the hyphen (and
the hyphen can't be the first or last character of the domain).Top
Once
you buy a domain, do you own it forever?
No, you are basically "renting" the domain. MICROLINQ offers
domain registration in 2,5, and 10 year increments. Please see our domain
pricing area for details.Top
How can I tell if a domain is available?
Use any of the popular whois tools that are available, such as the one
present on the MICROLINQ domain search page. Top
What
if the domain I want is already taken?
Unless the domain owner is in violation of your current copyright or trademark,
then you have no choice but to offer to purchase the domain from the owner,
and failing that, find a different domain name. MICROLINQ can assist you
with contacting the registered owner.Top
Can
I register a domain, and then hold it until I am ready to use it?
Yes, MICROLINQ offers domain registration, and FREE domain parking. You
can park your domain on our servers for as long as you like at no charge
until you are ready to use your domain or develop a website. When you
register your domain with MICROLINQ you will have a username and password
which you can use to make changes to your domain contact records at any
time. You will own the domain, and you can transfer it to another hosting
company at any time with no charge from MICROLINQ.Top
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
.biz
.info
.us
.edu
.mil
.gov Top
What
do I need in order to register a domain name?
To register a domain name with MICROLINQ, 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; MICROLINQ 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.Top
How
long does MICROLINQ registration process take?
MICROLINQ's registration process should only take a few minutes to complete.
.com, .net and .org domain names registered through MICROLINQ may take
up to 72 hours, which is considered normal Internet propagation time,
until they are accessible.Top
What
methods of payment does MICROLINQ accept?
A valid MasterCard, Visa, check, or money order is currently the only
means of payment accepted. Top
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. Top
What
is a URL?
URL stands for Universal Resource Locator and is a unique identifier for
your web address. Your URL contains your domain name. An example of a
URL is http://www.your-domain-name.com.
No two web sites can have the same URL. Whoever registers a domain name
first gets to use it in their URL. This is why it is important to register
your domain name before someone else does. Top
What
is a DNS?
DNS stands for Domain Name Server (also referred to as Domain Name Service
or Domain Name System). A DNS translates domain names into IP addresses.
If someone wants to access your-domain-name 's web site (www. your-domain-name.com),
the DNS translates the domain name into its corresponding IP address 204.174.223.72,
allowing the computer to locate your-domain-name's web server.Top
How
do I renew my domain registration?
You can renew your domain registration through MICROLINQ. If you are a
current customer simply log into your account and follow the instructions.
If you are new to MICROLINQ please go to our domain renewal
area. Domains can be renewed and extended for periods from 1 to 10 years.
Top
How
do I modify an existing domain name record?
You can update contact names for administrative contact, billing contact
or technical contact, the registrant address, e-mail address, phone number
and fax number by logging in to the your account manager. Top
How
do I change my domain name server (DNS) information?
If your domain name is registered through MICROLINQ, you can login to
your account manager to modify the name server information for your domain
name at any time. Top
When
I register my domain name with MICROLINQ, who actually owns it?
Unlike some Registrars, when you register your domain name with MICROLINQ,
the Registrant that you listed on the order form is considered the legal
holder of the domain name for the duration of the current registration
term. MICROLINQ has no interest in owning your domain name(s). If we wanted
them, we would have registered them already! Top
How
much does it cost to register a domain name?
Please see our Pricing
Information page for our competitive rates. Top
What
do .com, .net and .org stand for in an Internet address?
These three top-level domain (TLD) extensions, .com, .net and .org, are
the most popular and most widely recognized on the Internet. The .com
and .net extensions are generally preferred for business and personal
purposes while .org is used for non-profit organizations. Often a domain
name is registered with all three extensions to prevent confusion and
maintain exclusivity. Through MICROLINQ, you can register any valid, available
domain name with any or all of the five top-level domain extensions, including
the new .biz, and .info. There are no restrictions. Top
What
is Free Parking?
Domain names registered through MICROLINQ will automatically reside, free
of charge, on our name server. Top
What
is the WhoIs search?
A WhoIs search provides information about the registrant of a particular
domain. Top
Are
.com, .net and .org my only choices when registering a domain name?
No, MICROLINQ currently registers domain names ending in .com, .net or
.org, .biz, , .info and .us.. We will offer other
extensions in the future as they become more widely used on the Internet.
Top
Why
does my newly registered domain name show up as "available"
on another registrars' WhoIs search?
Once your name is registered with MICROLINQ, it can take up to 48 hours
for your information to be posted on the WhoIs search. Top
How
do I transfer from my current Registrar to MICROLINQ?
Transfer your domain to MICROLINQ using our automated
Registrar
Transfer Form and take advantage of our outstanding
service.Top
