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What is a
domain name?
A domain name is an address used on the Internet.
For the example domain name my-domain.co.uk
we refer to the top-level domain .uk, the
second-level domain .co, and the third-level
domain my-domain. Online35 users are allowed to
create their own third-level domain.
A domain name is registered to
an individual or a company, and they can use their domain name
for many applications on the Internet.
What is a domain
name used for?
A Online35 user who registers the domain name my-domain.co.uk
can have e-mail addresses, such as jane@my-domain.co.uk
and john@my-domain.co.uk.
What rules
apply to the use of my domain name?
Nominet UK, as issuer of the domain, has certain terms and
conditions that must be followed. They can be read at http://www.nominet.net/ref/terms.html.
What use is
a domain name to me?
As a user of a free Internet service, you may already have
access to an e-mail address and webspace. However, the address
that you have to use is normally at least partially defined by
your ISP - you cannot have an address that is personalised to
you, or which holds some special significance for you.
Your existing e-mail address
will have the name of the ISP as part of the address, and your
free webspace also contains the name of your ISP.
With Online35, that all
changes. You can register any available domain name, and have it
uniquely identify you. For example, you could register the
domain my-name.org.uk; your webspace would then
appear at the URL www.my-name.org.uk - far
nicer than the standard URL of www.<isp>.net/~my-name.
You can then give your e-mail
address as my-first-name@my-name.org.uk rather
than the anonymous my-first-name@my-name.<isp>.net.
What will my
e-mail addresses be?
Once you have registered your preferred domain name
(say, my-domain.co.uk), your e-mail addresses
can be <anything>@my-domain.co.uk. You
can request any e-mail address to be set up on your new domain
name.
What types
of domain names can I set up?
Domains of the type .co.uk, .org.uk, .ltd.uk,
.plc.uk, .com, .net, .org, .biz,
.info, .me.uk, .tv are also available.
What
limitations are there on the domain name?
Third-level domain names (see: what is a domain?).
Domain names must be between three and thirty characters long
(excluding the .co.uk or .com extentions), and can be made up
from a - z, 0 - 9 and the hyphen (-) character. Domain names are
NOT case sensitive. The domain name must begin with a letter.
How many
domain names can I set up?
You may register as many domain names as you require
How much will
a domain name cost me?
Each suffix .co.uk, .com differ in price (see
prices)
Who owns the
domain?
The domain is registered in the name of the person entered
when the original domain was registered. Note that in order to
modify a domain in any way proof of this identity will be
required.
Will the
domain name be mine for ever?
The domain name will belong to you for as long as you
renew this domain each year on it's anniversary and pay the
yearly renewable amount.
What's the
catch?
There is no catch!
How do I
renew my domain registration?
Your domain will be registered for an initial period of 2 years.
After that time, Online35 will automatically renew all domains
for customers who continue to abide by the Terms and Conditions
of service.
Can I
transfer my domain to another ISP?
Yes. your domain name can be transferred to another ISP. There
is an administration fee of £20. If you wish to transfer your
domain name to another ISP, please contact Online35 Customer
Services on 01279 329 449.
Can I
transfer my domain to another person or company?
Yes. The domain name that you create is registered in your name,
and you can transfer that domain name to another person or
company upon payment of an administration fee of £50. If you
wish to transfer your domain name to another person or company,
please contact Online35 Customer Services on 01279 329 449.
Can I
change my domain name?
No. Once a domain name has been registered, it cannot be
altered.
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