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Domain Names Faq

1. What will a domain name give me?

A domain name is really just an alias for your IP number address. Your domain therefore will allow you to have a World Wide Web address like www.yourdomain.com instead of applitec.net/yourname.

The domain will be used to reference your web pages. Your URL will be in this form: http://yourdomain.com/.

2.How long can a domain name be & what can it consist of?

Your domain name can be as long as 24 characters. The domain must consist only of letters, numbers and dashes.

3. If the domain wanted is already being used with a .com, can we use a .net?

It depends on the nature of your business. Here is a brief description of the guidelines for top level domain names:

COM commercial, for-profit organizations
EDU 4-year, degree granting institutions only
NET network infrastructure machines and organizations
ORG miscellaneous usually non-profit organizations
INT organizations established by international treaties, or international databases
GOV United States federal government agencies
MIL used by the US Military
CA provides for the registration of all kinds of entities in Canada on the basis of geographic location. For example: yourdomain.ca or yourdomain.ab.ca or yourdomain.calgary.ab.ca

 

If your company fits into one of those other categories, you may register a domain using that extension. OpenSRS requires documentation for all the categories above. Applitec Systems will be happy to help you with this process.

4. Can I register more than one domain?

Yes you can register more then one domain name. Each Domain name must be unique.

5. How long does it take to get the confirmation?

Most "new domain" registrations are completed within two weeks. Modifying domain name requests and transferring domain names to our servers can take a longer amount of time, up to one month.

6. Is *www* included in the domain name when searching for availability?

No, when you check the domain name availability (see question 8 below), all you have to enter is the domain name. Third level domain names, which the "www" part of www.domain.com is are not registered. A search for www.domain.com will come up with a message that says that name is available.

7. How will I receive the notice of confirmation?

We will contact you via email. We prefer to receive domain requests by email in order to have evidence of email service, which is required when registering a domain. Applitec will not accept domain registration forms without a valid email address.

8. Where can I find more information?

Check out Tucows OpenSRS for more information on domains.