How do .tel domain names work?
.tel domain names are different to other domain names. They allow you to store, publish and update online all your contact information and keywords under your unique domain name, without the need for a website. As soon as you buy a .tel domain name you will get access to the .tel control panel where you [...]
What restrictions are there on the domain name I can choose to register?
Domain Names have a variety of basic rules, in general domains must: – Use only letters, numbers, or hyphen (“-”). – Cannot begin or end with a hyphen. – .com, .net, .org and .info domain names cannot exceed 67 characters total. – .info and .biz must have at least 3 characters not including .info or [...]
What are the zone files?
A zone file is a collection of DNS Records (such as A, CNAME and SRV records) for a single domain name – if you are asked to edit the zone file, you can use the Web Services Group Domain Control Panel to edit the records directly. Do note that DNS updates will take up to [...]
What does FQDN mean?
FQDN (Fully Qualified Domain Name): A complete domain name consisting of a host, the second-level domain, and the top-level domain. For example, www.some-domain-or-other.ltd.uk is a FQDN. www is the host; some-domain-or-other is the third-level domain; with .ltd.uk is the second level domain, and .uk as the TLD
How do I find what domain extensions exist?
We can host any domain extension on our servers and a list of all domain extensions along with links to their registries are available at http://www.norid.no/domenenavnbaser/domreg.html
How can I change the registrant name on my .uk (Nominet) domain?
Unfortunately we are unable to change the registrant name on Nominet domains, as this is effectively transferring the ownership of a domain. This can only be done by contacting Nominet directly. Nominet’s website is: http://www.nominet.org.uk/
How can I extend the registration period for a domain?
UK domains (.co.uk, .org.uk, and so on) are always registered for two years at a time and can only be extended when they come up for renewal after two years. Generic domains (.com, .org and so on) can be registered for periods from one to ten years; they can only be extended when their renewals [...]
What does the MX record do?
An MX record sets the mail server for a given domain name, directing all email to the correct location and mail server. If you have the domain myname.com, setting an MX record for myname.com will determine where mail for anyaddress@myname.com is sent. The mail server must be configured to accept mail for the domain name. [...]
Why do DNS changes take 24-48 hours to propagate?
Every domain has at least two nameservers assigned to it and those nameservers hold records for the domain. However, when another server somewhere else in the world, queries the nameservers for DNS records, it will usually keep a local copy of the DNS record so that next time it needs to know what IP address [...]
How long will it take to transfer my domain?
Typically, the following timescales apply:- .uk Domains – once the IPS TAG change request has been processed by your existing registrar, your domain can be transferred into your account immediately. gTLD (.com, .net, etc) Domains – The authorisation email will be sent within a few hours of submitting the transfer request. Once this has been [...]