There are two different kinds of top-level domains: country code and generic. Country code domains indicate a country origin (.fr (France), .jp (Japan) etc.). Generic domains are non-country specific : .com (commercial), .net (network), .org (organisations) etc.
There are currently 251 country code top level domains and 19 generic top level domains - check there all out here
The length of a domain name varies depending on the rules by the local hostmaster. Please check Domain info
This stands for Internationalised Domain Name, which are domains displayed in native characters others than a-z and 0-9. Please check IDN table for a full list - Source: Wikipedia.
In general you can use any combination of the letters A through Z, the numbers 0 trough 9 and hyphens (-). Please check the IDN table to see for which top level domains you can use other characters.
Whois provides information about the registrant of a particular domain name.
There is a link to all Domain Registries
It depends which domain you wish to register. The processing time is anywhere between 1 and 14 days. There are some extreme examples, but please check the Domain info.
When the order has been made, we will verify it. When confirmed you will receive a confirmation with the invoice enclosed and the amount will be charged from your credit card. If documentation is required we will inform you in this e-mail. When the order has been completed you will receive a confirmation. If you pay by wire transfer then we will send you an invoice and initiate the registration when payment has been confirmed.
Some top level domains require documentation to prove that it can be registered by the applicant. This measure is a way for the local hostmasters to control that a registrant has prior rights to a domain. You can check the info box next to the domain when making a search. It will explain if there are any requirements.
Some top level domains require a local presence. We are continuosly adding local presence agreements where this is required, so you can register as well. Please check the local presence list.
You will be charged when we confirm the order. In case that a domain cannot be registered we will refund you the amount (less any bank charges). Please make sure to check domain requirements before submitting in order to ensure that you are allowed to register the domain.
There is a 17.5% VAT added for clients from the United Kingdom or individual registrants inside the EU. All other entities are exempt from tax.
You can register or renew a domain from 1 to 5 years. Some hostmasters only register domains for 1 or 2 years, but our renewal service will automatically renew your domains annually if you pay within the payment period.
You should have received a confirmation by e-mail with an order number. If you did not receive such a mail, then your request did not get through. Please try to register again or contact us.
If the domain has not been registered yet, then you can. As many domains are processed automatically, they will be registered immediately and can not be cancelled.
You will receive a renewal reminder 90 days before the actual expiry date. You have 30 days to renew the domain. As an extra security we will contact you before the deadline if the domain has not been renewed. If no renewal has been made inside this period, then the domain will be set to expire. It should still be possible to renew the domain in the last 60 days, however if the domain has to be restored first then there is likely to be an extra cost.
You can renew a domain from 1 to 5 years. Some hostmasters only renew domains for 1 or 2 years, but our renewal system will automatically renew your domains annually for the selected period.
We prefer to be better safe than sorry. Some hostmasters oblige us to verify and pay for renewals up to 30 days before the actual expiry date. Therefore, we need an initial period to make sure that domains are renewed or expired correctly.
In general it should be possible to recover and renew a domain before the actual expiry date. However depending on the local hostmaster it is possible that a restore fee will be charged.
You have this option when making the order. Please make sure to make the servers authoritative when selecting own DNS. Please be aware that a later DNS change for a country code may be charged for.
A DNS update for generic domains are free as the process is automatic. However, when changing the DNS for country code domains the hostmaster has to change it manually. We therefore recharge the fee for this service.
Full instructions will be provided to you when you open your account, as this could differ, depending on the domain and service you are using. We can also undertake these alterations for you for a small fee.
There is a manual processing from our side and the hostmasters charge us for this service.
You will receive the invoice by email when we send a confirmation that your registrations and renewals are completed. You will also receive a hard copy fo the invoice sent by post.
No, we keep it simple. The price is the annual cost for a domain, which includes free DNS, local presence (if required) and access to the administration system. If you want us to administer the whole account, there is a small administration charge, payable in advance.
Local presence is generally included in the price. For .is (Iceland) and .cl (Chile) an extra fee is added.
Each country´s appointed hostmaster (normally a public entity) decides the registration fee for the country code domain, which in general varies from country to country. Our price is based on this cost and the level of manual handling of the specific TLD.
Due to more efficient processing the hostmasters tend to reduce cost prices over time. We follow these cost cuts and since our group started in 1999 almost all prices have been reduced.
Please contact us for an up-to-date price for the activity you wish to undertake.
There is a 17.5% VAT for registrants from the United Kingdom. All other registrants are exempt from VAT.
We tend to answer as quickly as possible. If you send an email after 18:00 GMT you should receive an answer before 12:00 GMT the next day.
Full instructions will be provided to you when you open your account, as this could differ, depending on the domain and service you are using. We can also undertake these alterations for you for a small fee.
Full instructions will be provided to you when you open your account, as this could differ, depending on the domain and service you are using. We can also undertake these alterations for you for a small fee.
Full instructions will be provided to you when you open your account, as this could differ, depending on the domain and service you are using. We can also undertake these alterations for you for a small fee.
Full instructions will be provided to you when you open your account, as this could differ, depending on the domain and service you are using. We can also undertake these alterations for you for a small fee.
Full instructions will be provided to you when you open your account, as this could differ, depending on the domain and service you are using. We can also undertake these alterations for you for a small fee.
Cybersquatting is registering, trafficking in, or using a domain name with bad-faith intent to profit from the goodwill of a trademark belonging to someone else. The cybersquatter then offers to sell the domain to the person or company who owns a trademark contained within the name at an inflated price.
Then it is not possible to claim it. However, if the domain has been cybersquatted then you can claim the domain if you have a prior right to it.
