Frequently
Asked Questions
Domain Names
FAQ
- What is a domain
name?
A domain name tells
people (and the computers they use) how to find your home
page on the Internet. Each domain name is assigned to a numerical
IP (Internet Protocol) address by your host provider. Since
people remember names better than numbers, the domain name
translates this number into words. www.yourname.com
- Why do I need
to register a domain name?
Registering a domain
name for your business or organization is essential to your
marketing efforts. A domain gives your business credibility
and a unique identity on the world wide web.
- Do you handle
the domain registration process?
Yes, we will contact
OpenSRS on your behalf. GlobalMAX Hosting.com will process
a new domain name registration or a domain name modification
(transferring an existing domain to our servers). Please DO
NOT submit a registration or modification template as this
will only delay the process.
- Can I transfer
an existing name to your servers?
Yes, simply specify
that you are requesting a transfer and NOT a new domain. You
should keep your present hosting service with your current
provider while waiting for the domain transfer to complete
the process.
- Can you host international
domain names?
Yes we can host any
foreign extensions, we will assist you in the registration
of these names where possible. Otherwise, we will provide
you with the information that you need to register the name
yourself.
- How will I be
able to tell if my desired Domain Name is already taken?
Before registering
a domain name you will first have to do a "Whois" search to
see if your requested domain name is available. The domain
request comes up with "no match" you will then be able to
register that domain name.
- How much does
it cost to register a domain name?
GlobalMAX pays all
domain fees in relation to customers domain registration,
transfers, and ownership costs. The administrative process
of registering or transferring a domain name is included in
the price of all web hosting packages we offer. You as the
customer are only responsible for paying only a $50.00 / year
to GlobalMAX Business Services, Inc. which covers a technical
domain management costs and places your domain in our OpenSRS
system.
- Once I have secured
my name, how long may I use it?
If there are no trademark
disputes, your secured domain name will be yours for as long
as you maintain the yearly domain management fee with GlobalMAX
Hosting.com
- What if my desired
domain name is the same as a trademarked name?
Generally, if you've
registered the name in good faith, its not a name belonging
to an internationally known company, and you can show that
you have a legitimate reason to use that name then you are
likely to be able to keep that name. That may not be the case
if it can be shown that you purchased the name for the express
purpose of re-selling it to a company with a legitimate claim
to the name.
- What How do I
choose a good domain name?
It is important to
choose a domain that will reflect the intent and purpose of
your web site or business. Try to keep it short and simple.
Your domain name will be one of the ways people recognize
or evaluate their sites for their interests when they are
searching via Yahoo or the other search engines.
- What are the valid
characters for a domain name and how long can it be?
The only valid characters
for a domain name are letters, numbers and a hyphen "-". Other
special characters like the underscore "_" or an exclamation
mark "!" are NOT permitted. Example: your name.com (not correct,
No spaces allowed) Example: your-name.com (is correct) A domain
name can be up to 67 characters long -- including the 4 characters
used to identify the Top Level Domain (.NET, .COM, .ORG, or
.EDU). Do not type the www. before your domain name when registering.
- Who is OpenSRS?
OpenSRS is a cooperative
SLD (second level domain name) registration service for
the .com, .net and .org namespace, managed by TUCOWS.com
Inc. OpenSRS is fully accredited by ICANN and officially
recognized by Network Solutions. It is a completely open
system that has been designed to allow domain name resellers,
such as GlobalMAX Hosting.com, that are not ICANN or NSI
affiliated, to register domain names on your behalf.
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