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What is a nameserver?

Nameservers are the Internet's equivalent to phone books. A nameserver maintains a...

Can I challenge an application for a .me domain?

The rules for the Sunrise period include a Sunrise Challenge Policy that allows a...

What is the Premium Domain Names option?

If you search for a domain that's already registered, we perform a basic search...

What are the registration lengths for .me domains?

To register a .me domain during the Sunrise period, you must complete an application...

What is the refund policy for .me domain registrations?

We can refund .me domain registration fees during the the Landrush pre-registration...

What is the process for registering .me domains?

To register a .me domain , you submit an application during the appropriate...

What are zone files and zone records?

Zone files organize the zone records for domains and subdomains in a DNS server....

Completing Applications for .me Domain Registrations

You can complete an application for your .me domain and submit it during the...

What is the auction process for .me domains?

During the Sunrise and Landrush periods, we may receive multiple applications for the...

When can I register .me domains?

Registration for .me domains becomes available over three phases: Sunrise...

What is the process for registering .asia domains?

You are eligible to register .asia domains if at least one of your registration...

What is .asia?

The .asia top-level domain (TLD) is an ICANN-sponsored domain extension that...

What is a top-level domain (TLD)?

A top-level domain (TLD) is the part of the domain name located to the right of the...

What if someone else applies for my .me domain?

If we receive multiple applications for the same domain during the Sunrise and...

Why is my .me domain being auctioned?

If you received an email notifying you that your .me domain is being auctioned,...

Are there any restrictions on content I can place on .me Web pages?

There are no restrictions for the content you can place on your .me Web pages.

Who can register .me domains?

Registration for .me domains is open to all, depending on the timeframe in which you...

Can I add .me domains to my CashParking account?

Yes, you can add .me domains to your CashParking account.

Why should I register a .me domain?

You can register a .me domain to tell the world about you. After registering your...

What is .me?

The .me top-level domain (TLD) is a new domain extension that represents you. Use...

What are 301 and 302 redirect pages?

You can forward or mask a domain name to redirect to another domain of your...

What if I become ineligible for my .ca domain registration?

The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) periodically audits domains to...

Who can register .ca domains?

Applicants must meet the Canadian Presence Requirements , and only the following...

Glossary of TLDs

TLD A Top Level Domain is the last part that a domain name consists of. For...

Registering Domains

If your domain is available, you can register it for a period of time that you...

What happens if my .ca domain name expires?

If your .ca domain expires it will be cancelled as described in the CIRA (Canadian...

What domain extensions can I transfer?

We can transfer domains with the following extensions: .COM .NET .ORG

What is the dispute resolution process for .ca domains?

The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) works with several firms to...

What is a registrant account for .ca domains?

Registrant accounts contain the contact's registration information, which is listed...

What are internationalized domains?

Internationalized domain names are foreign language .COM, .NET, or. INFO domain...

What is .ca?

The .ca top-level domain (TLD) is a domain extension that represents Canada. A .ca...

What is the process for registering .ca domains?

To register a .ca domain , first check its availability through our Web site by...

Can I apply private registration to my .ca domains?

The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) automatically applies private...

What is the registry for .ca domains (CIRA)?

CIRA is the Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA), a non-profit...

Why should I register .ca domains?

Securing your company name, registered trademarks, and product names with .ca...

Do I have to pay taxes on .ca domains?

All .ca registrants must pay the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and may need to pay...

What if I lose my login information for managing my .ca domain through CIRA?

You may need to manage some of your account modifications through the Canadian...

What are the restrictions on .ca domain names I can register?

.ca domain names must be between 2 and 50 characters long. Domains can contain the...

What does the status of a domain name mean?              

There are 23 domain status codes that you may come across when using DomainAlert...

What do I do if I have a trademark dispute?

Unfortunately, we cannot make any changes to the registrant fields without a legal...

What is the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy?

ICANN 's Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) defines how to...

What does it mean to park a domain name?

When you park a domain name, a temporary Web page displays when visitors go to your...

Can I register domains if I don't have a hosting provider?

Yes, you can register domains before you find a hosting provider. We automatically...

How can you charge so much less for domain registration than other registrars?

We do not purchase domains through any other company. We are a fully accredited...

How do domain names work?

Registering a domain doesn't automatically make your Web site appear when visitors...

Do you offer domain names in bulk quantities?

Yes, you can register any domain extension combinations and take advantage of our...

Can I renew a domain registered with another registrar through your company?

Yes, you can renew through us now and not have to pay the other registrar 's renewal...

Which countries are in the Asia-Pacific region?

To register a .ASIA domain , at least one contact must reside in the Asia-Pacific...

What is domain kiting?

Domain kiting is the process of registering a domain to test it for monetization...

Does transferring a domain forfeit time left on the registration period?

For most domains, when you transfer your domain to us, we add one year to the...

What is DNS?

Your DNS or Domain Name Server is the system that allows your Web site to...

Completing Applications for .asia Domain Registrations

Depending on the group that you are affiliated with, such as a business applying for a...

Who can register .asia domains?

If your business, organization, or community group is located in one of the...

Are there any restrictions on content I can place on .asia Web pages?

There are no restrictions for the content you can place on your .asia Web pages.

Why should I register more than one domain name?

If you're thinking about registering more than one domain name, you've got the right...

What if I misspelled my domain when I registered it?

Unfortunately, we are unable to change or edit the spelling of a domain after it...

What is a domain name?

A domain name is a Web address, such as coolexample.com, that is linked to an IP...

What is a second-level domain (SLD)?

The second-level domain is the readable part of the domain name that is located...

Can I hide my personal information in the Whois directory?

We must make the contact information you listed for your domain public, per our...

Can a domain registered elsewhere use your system to register new nameservers?

No, your domain must be registered through us if you want to use our system to...

What is a .CSV file?

A .CSV file is a list of comma-separated values. The comma-separated values (.CSV)...

Who is listed as a domain's registrant?

Any public domain registration that you register through us has your name as the...

What do I do with my domain once it's been registered?

Besides setting up your Web site, there are a number of things you can do with your...