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Domain Registration Support
Managing your Domain
How do I change the Administrator or Billing Contact Information associated with my domain name?
Changing the contact information for domain name registered with SpeedyISP.net simply involves sending an email to support@speedyisp.net. Please provide your domain name and your user id and password for validation and then provide the contact information that needs to be changed. You will receive a reply with 48 hours.
Where can I find information on transferring my domain name to SpeedyISP.net?
To transfer your domain name to SpeedyISP.net, you will need to sign up for one of our web hosting packages. One of the steps in the sign-up process is to select whether you are transferring a domain or creating a new one. SpeedyISP.net will be happy to handle the transfer for you.
Where can I get an email address for my domain name?
When you sign up for a hosting package with SpeedyISP.net, you will be asked to provide your preferred administrator email id with your new domain. For example, you could create the email address myname@mydomain.com. Once your administrator account is setup, you can add other email addresses for your domain name through SpeedyISP.net's web-based WebMail Manager. SpeedyISP.net WebMail Manager is a free, Web-based service for members that allows you to create email addresses at your own domain name and manage user accounts, in addition to sending and receiving mail from any Internet connection.
Domain Registration General FAQ
Background Information
What is a domain name?
A domain name is a unique alpha-numeric name used to identify a particular computer (i.e. Web server or mail server) on the Internet.
Domain names allow Internet users to type in a name, such as mydomain.com, to identify a numeric address such as 216.217.142.70. The purpose of domain names is to allow ordinary users connected to the Internet to find Web sites and send email to addresses with familiar names such as "mydomain.com" or "SpeedyISP.net" without having to memorize the numerical addresses that actually locate the computers or servers on the Internet.
What is a Top Level Domain (TLD)?
A top level domain (TLD) is the suffix that is attached to the end of a domain name. For instance, in the domain name mybrand.com, ".com" is the TLD.
There are two types of top-level domains: global and country code. Global Top Level Domains (gTLD) were created to be used by the Internet public, while country code Top Level Domains (ccTLD) were created to be used by each individual country, as they deem necessary.
The global Top Level Domains are as follows:
.com
.net
.org
.edu
.mil
.gov
What Top Level Domains (TLDs) does SpeedyISP.net offer for registration?
SpeedyISP.net is an ICANN accredited registrar for all of the popular domains.
How much does registering a domain name cost?
Please click here to view the most up to date pricing and available registration terms for domain names.
About the Registration Process
How do I register a domain name with SpeedyISP.net?
The registration process is an easy six-step process that is completed online.
Note: A valid credit card is required to register your domain name online through SpeedyISP.net.
Step 1. Check for domain name availability. During this step, you will perform a WHOIS query to determine if the domain name you wish to register is available.
Step 2. Confirm intention to register. During this step, confirm that you wish to register the domain name you have chosen.
Step 3. Log in. If you are a new customer to SpeedyISP.net, you will create a User Name and password 'profile' which is used to identify your account in SpeedyISP.net systems. If you are an existing user, you should enter the User Name and password you have created to identify your account.
Step 4. Fill in Contact Information. You must provide SpeedyISP.net with administrative and organizational information to associate with your domain name registration.
Step 5. Enter payment information and submit your request. During this step you must enter your credit card billing information and submit the registration for processing. Additionally, you must choose the term of registration. If your credit card is accepted, you will receive a confirmation screen.
Step 6. Review the information for accuracy. Before you submit your registration for processing, you have the opportunity to review the information you are submitting.
What do I need in order to register a domain name?
To register a domain name with SpeedyISP.net, you only need to specify the Contact Information and credit card billing information associated with your domain name. You do not need to specify a NIC handle, DNS server information or an IP Address; SpeedyISP.net will supply the DNS and IP Information for your domain name during the setup process.
How long does SpeedyISP.net's registration process take?
SpeedyISP.net's registration process should only take a few minutes to complete. Domain names registered through SpeedyISP.net may take up to 72 hours, which is considered normal Internet propagation time, until they are accessible. As a courtesy, your newly registered domain name will point to a generic "Coming Soon" Web page once the propagation takes place.
Is it possible for another person to register my domain name after I have registered it?
Domain name availability is verified by SpeedyISP.net and other accredited registrars through the SRS (Shared Registration System), a universal database of available domain names. This system prevents a domain name that is successfully registered through SpeedyISP.net from being registered through another domain name registration site.
What methods of payment does SpeedyISP.net accept?
A valid MasterCard, Visa, American Express or Discover card is currently the means of payment accepted.
What can I do with my domain name once it is registered?
In addition to Web Hosting services, you can use your newly registered domain name to set up your email using your new domain. Alternatively, you are not required to do anything with your domain name.
Once a domain name is registered, who is the legal registrant of the domain name?
When a domain name is registered, the "registrant" contracts the use of the domain name. However, there is no permanent registrant for any domain name. The "registrant" of a domain name is the original administrative contact listed at the time of registration, regardless of whether the administrative Contact Information has been changed since then. In other words, the registrant of a domain name is the individual whose name and Contact Information were initially associated with the username and password profile for the domain name.
If the administrative Contact Information has been changed since the original registration, the most recent administrative Contact Information entered will be visible in the WHOIS record. However, this information may not be that of the actual registrant of the domain name.
General Domain Registration Questions
What country does the .com, .net or .org domain represent?
The .com, .net and .org top level domains (TLD) are considered "global" TLDs. They are not affiliated with any country, and are open for registration to the general public. The .com, .net and .org domains are administered through the NSI Registry, and can be registered through a number of different registrars worldwide, including SpeedyISP.net.
Are there any restrictions relating to who can register a domain name?
There are no general restrictions relating to who can register a .com, .net or .org domain name. The following are suggested uses for the top level domains:
.com - commercial entities such as corporations.
.net - An abbreviation for network administration.
.org - An abbreviation for non-profit organizations and institutions
How much does it cost to register a domain name?
For a complete listing of prices and available registration terms, please click here.
How long does the domain registration process take?
Once you have submitted your registration through SpeedyISP.net, your domain name is immediately submitted to the Shared Registration System. If the submission is successful, your domain name will appear as 'Taken' if anyone else attempts to register the same domain name. In addition, a WHOIS record containing the Contact Information associated with your domain name is created immediately after this successful submission to the Shared Registration System. Note: Please allow 24 - 72 hours, standard Internet propagation time, for the domain name to be accessible via the Internet.
How long is the registration term for a domain name?
You may choose to register your domain name for a term between 1 and 10 years. For complete pricing information, please click here.
How long is the renewal term for a domain name?
You will be able to renew your domain name for a term between 1 and 10 years. You will be notified prior to the expiration of your existing registration with renewal options.
Registry Questions
What is a registry?
A registry is a regional organization or entity that is responsible for assigning domain names and Internet addresses. Each country maintains its own registry through a certain company or organization. In addition, it is the registry's responsibility to record and update these domain names, as well as the information associated with them, on the root servers. A registry is usually under contract from its respective government to control domain name registration.
Who is the registry for .com, .net and .org domain names?
The .com, .net and .org domains are currently administered in the United States by the Network Solutions, Inc. registry.
What is a registrar?
A registrar is an organization or company that is authorized by its respective government or by ICANN (the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) to provide registration services for domain names. A registrar must also be authorized by the registry to act as an agent of the registry to process domain name registrations, where the agent is not a reseller. The registrar is also responsible for creating and maintaining a WHOIS database..
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