A domain name is the address that your visitors will use to find your website on the internet. Domain names allow people to type in a word or phrase, such as Domain IQ.com, to identify a numeric internet protocol (IP) address such as 240.66.54.110. Rather than requiring users to stumble through a long series of numbers, domain names provide an easy and memorable way for users to locate sites on the web. A domain name is really a user friendly translation of an internet protocol address.
Due to server limitations, domain names can be no longer than 63 characters (not including the .com, .net or .org portion of the domain). Many servers are unable to understand or process addresses consisting of longer combinations.
A top level domain is simply the suffix attached at the end of the domain name. For instance, DomainIQ is our domain name, but .COM is the TLD. Some examples of TLD's include: .Com, .Net, .Org, .TV, .CC and WS. There are many other global TLD's as well. Registration services for the .Com, .Net and .Org TLD's are available on this site.
.Com - May be used for commercial or personal websites
.Net - Recommended for business involved with Internet Infrastructure
.Org - for not-for profit organizations, charities, etc.
Web hosting is not included in the cost of registration. In order to create a web site and host it on the web, you will first need to obtain a hosting account through your choice of web hosting companies.
You may view the terms of service at any time by clicking here. The Terms of Service are also provided through a hypertext link prior to submitting payment for your domain registration.
If you have decided to transfer your domain registration to another party you will need to initiate a transfer. To accomplish this, simply log into your account, select the domain name you wish to manage. Once you have selected the domain name, you will need to click the "change info" button in the registrant portion of that screen. The next screen provides a link to the transfer form. Fill in the appropriate transfer information, select the options you desire and follow the instructions provided.
Yes, even you will not be able to make changes without a password. In the event that you should lose your password, visit our registration page and click on "your domain manager." Enter your email address in the "forget your password" section and your password will be emailed to you.