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Frequently asked Questions

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The Basics

  1. What is a URL?
  2. What is a domain name?
  3. How long can my domain name be and what are the Valid Characters?
  4. What do .com, .net and .org stand for in an Internet address?
  5. Are .com, .net and .org my only choices when registering a domain name?
  6. What is a name server?

Domain Name Registration

  1. Who should register a domain name?
  2. I don't have a Web site, can I still register a domain name?
  3. What are the rules for registering a domain name?
  4. What is 'Whois'?
  5. What if the domain name I want isn't available?
  6. I've decided to register my domain name. What's my next step?
  7. Once I have registered a domain name, where will it go?
  8. Who owns the domain name?
  9. How much does it cost to register a domain name?
  10. What is the period for which I can register my domain name?
  11. Why does my newly registered domain name show up as "available" on another registrars' Whois search?

Account and Administration Information

  1. What is the Domain Control Panel?
  2. What if I forget my password?
  3. How do I change my account information?
  4. How do I change Contact, Billing, Administrative or DNS information?
  5. How long does it take for the changes to take effect and are there any charges involved?
  6. How do I setup my Domain for Web Hosting?
  7. How Do I renew my Domain Name Registration?

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1.What is a URL?

A.A URL, which stands for Uniform Resource Locator, is your complete Internet address. It is the string of information, such as http://www.alltimedomains.com, that directs people to specific locations on the Internet. A URL typed into an Internet browser leads directly to the location of a specific resource on the Internet.
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2.What is a domain name?

A.A domain name, such as alltimedomains.com, signifies your own address on the Internet. As no two parties may ever hold the same domain name at the same time, it is a truly unique identifier of you or your company. It is how people will remember you and find you among the millions of other Web sites on the Internet.
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3.How long can my domain name be and what are the Valid Characters?

A.You can register a domain name that is 67 characters long including the trailing 4 characters such as .com, Net or .org. Therefore the root of the word can be 63 characters. The Domain Name may consist of all Alphanumeric Characters (A-Z and 0-9) and may contain one or more hyphen "-" characters which may be used only between any two alphanumeric characters.
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4.What do .com, Net and .org stand for in an Internet address?

A.These three extensions—.com, Net and .org—are top-level domain names in the hierarchical Domain Name System. They are probably the most popular and most widely recognized top-level domain names on the Internet.
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5.Are .com, .net and .org my only choices when registering a domain name?

A.There are many extensions available. Alltimedomains currently registers the most popular extecnsions for domain names ending in .com, .net, .org, .info, .biz, .us (United States), .ca (Canada), .cn (China) & .name. As other extensions become more widely used on the Internet, we will offer those to our customers as well. We will keep you posted through updates on our home page.
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6.What is a name server?

A.Computers read Internet addresses through a series of numbers called Internet Protocol (IP) numbers. Because these numbers would be difficult for people to remember, user-friendly Internet addresses were developed using combinations of words and numbers. A name server is a computer that has the capability to translate, or resolve, the domain names we see and use in our browser windows into IP numbers. Example: alltimedomains.com is how people commonly remember and reach our Web site, but a name server translates these letters into the IP number '216.242.102.52' any time a computer is directed to our site.
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1.Who should register a domain name?

A.Anyone who wants to establish a presence on the Internet or wants to secure a Domain Name for future use.
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2.I don't have a Web site, can I still register a domain name?

A.Yes. You can register a domain name at any time and use it at a later date as and when required.
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3.What are the rules for registering a domain name?

A.Only a few rules must be followed when registering your domain name:

  • Your domain name must always begin and end with either a letter or number.
  • Your domain name may be a maximum of 63 characters. This does not include the .com, .net or .org extension.
  • Hyphens (-) are the only acceptable non-letter/number character to include in your domain name, however only one hyphen at a time may be placed between two alphanumerical characters. Other characters, such as exclamation points and underscores, are not permitted.
  • Don't worry about upper and lower case letters—domain names are not case sensitive.
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4.What is 'Whois'?

A.The 'Whois' feature is a search engine connected to the Internic database of Domains that enables you to search for Domain Name availabilty in realtime. Please note that the availability holds true to the last update of the database. If a Domain is registered after the last update, it may still show up as 'available'.
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5.What if the domain name I want isn't available?

A.If you search for the availability of a name on alltimedomains.com and it is not available, it means that someone else has already registered that domain name. Only Domain Names that are available can be registered.
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6.I've decided to register my domain name. What's my next step?

A.Once you have your domain name registered, your next step should be to find an Internet Service Provider (ISP) or a Web hosting company. You can find a Web Hosting Service Provider at a Host Directory such as Hostsearch or Hostspot. When you have the pages of your Web site developed, the ISP or hosting company can help you get them up and running on the Internet.
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7.Once I have registered a domain name, where will it go?

A.Once you have registered a domain name through alltimedomains, it will automatically reside, free of charge, at Domain People. Anyone searching for your Web page will be directed to this site until you change the name servers in your Domain Control Panel.
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8.Who owns the domain name?

A.Unlike with other Registrars, the owner of the domain name is the registrant as per the information entered into our database at the time of the original registration. To find out the registrant information for a domain name, please go to the Whois Search page
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9.How much does it cost to register a domain name?

A.The Current Price for Domain Name registration is US$ 12.99 per Domain per year. There are no additional or hidden fees. This is all you pay.
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10.What is the period for which I can register my Domain Name?

A.alltimedomains is one of the very few places where you can register your Domain Name for a period ranging from 1 to 10 Years, in increments of 1 year. If you are serious about developing your website, we recommend that you register your domain for the maximum possible time. This way you won't have to bother about renewals and your domain name will stay secure.
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11.Why does my newly registered domain name show up as "available" on another registrars' Whois search?

A.Once your name is registered with alltimedomains, it will take up to 48 hours before your information will be posted on the Whois search, depending on the load. This holds true for all registrars.
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1.What is the Domain Control Panel?

A. The Domain Control Panel is the Secure Online Management System for Domains registered through us. From here you can make changes to your Billing, Administrative & Technical contact information as well as to your DNS (Domain Name Server Entries). All changes are made in realtime.
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2. What if I forget my password?

A.Go to the Control Panel Login page and click on the link following "Forgotten your Password?". Follow the instructions and your domain name will be sent by e-mail to the administrative contact for your domain name.
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3.How do I change my account information?

A.Login to your account. In this area you will be able to change your billing information, administrative contact, technical contact, and nameserver entries.
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4.How do I change contact, billing, administrative or DNS information?

A.Making changes to different aspects of your account is a relatively simple process. Simply login to your account by entering your domain name and password. You will then be able to choose from a number of possible actions and be given specific instructions online on how you can complete any changes you need to make, in realtime.
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5. How do I setup my Domain for Web Hosting?

A. The Web Host you choose to use will give you a primary and a secondary nameserver address. These addresses correspond to their Servers. All you have to do is Login to your Control Panel and enter these address under 'DNS'. These can be modified as often as required, whenever you need to change your Web Host.
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6. How long does it take for the changes to take effect and are there any charges involved?

A. The changes are all made in realtime. However since these have to be reflected throughout the Internet, this could take anywhere from 24 to 48 Hours to completely propagate, depending on the load and Internet traffic. There are NO charges, whatsoever for any amount of changes made through the Control Panel.

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7.How do I renew my domain name registration?

A.When your domain name registration comes up for renewal, we will send an e-mail to the person listed as the billing contact for that domain name. That person will have 30 days to renew the domain name’s registration. Following the expiration date, we will continue to hold the name as registered for a grace period of 30 days. During this time, a second e-mail will be sent to both the domain owner and billing contact. If there is still no response after the grace period, the domain name will expire and become available for registration by other parties.

Eventually we plan on incorporating a renewals section within the accounts pages. This will allow our customers to renew their registrations automatically themselves. Coming soon!
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