Domain Name Registration Basics
Joe Duchesne
The domain name registration process can be confusing to first
time buyers. There are a number of terms to worry about.
Hopefully, with the information below, you'll be able to
successfully register domain names while avoiding the pain that
can sometimes come from the domain registration process.
What the heck is a nameserver anyway? Nameservers refer to a
service that runs on servers belonging to a web hosting company
that hosts the account that the domain name will point to. Every
domain name on the internet must point to an IP address but each
IP address can have multiple domain names on it thanks to shared
hosting. Entering the nameservers of the hosting company you
have for the domain name you are registering lets the big DNS
nameservers on the internet know where to find the hosting
account for the domain name in question. Without this service,
it would be impossible for any computer to find any web page.
This is all usually done very quickly – in a fraction of a
second.
Whois information is another thing to get knowledgeable about.
Whois refers to the owner of the domain name. This information
is provided by you when you register a domain name. This
information in turn is offered to anyone who cares to search
for it. For this reason, it is important to consider privacy
issues when entering your information for a domain name. It is
not advisable to falsify domain name information. At the same
time, you may use the most generic information you can when
entering your domain. If you have a work address and home
address, use the work address. If you have a post office box
number and a street address, include the post office box number
only.
How many years should you consider registering your domain
name? I would argue that it depends what you are going to use
the domain for. If it is your business name and you intend to
be in business for at least the next five years, I would
register it for five years. That way, you don't have to worry
about it for a long time. In fact, you can register domain
names for up to ten years. If you register your domain for that
long, you won't have to worry about it for a decade. Maintenance
and stress free.
Make sure you lock your domain. After you've registered your
domain name, log into the control panel for your domain name
and confirm that it is locked. What does locking do for you? It
prevents anyone from transferring your domain name to another
registrar without your authorization. Most registrars require
you to approve the transfer by clicking on a link but some
registrars may simply allow the transfer if you don't expressly
forbid it. Miss an email and you could lose your domain name.
Don't take a chance. Lock your domain name right away.
About The Author: Joe Duchesne is the webmaster for
http://Yowling.com which provides
domain name registration
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