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Can I register any domain name I want?
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You may register any domain name you want, up to a point. Your domain name must be unique because it is an address that can point only to your web site. Additionally, you cannot register a domain name that is trademarked by another company or is so similar to a trademark that it is confusing or easily mistaken for the trademark. Recent disputes with ICANN have made it clear that a domain name registered in bad faith or with no legitimate interests in the domain name will result in a dispute.
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How do domain names work?
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A domain name is very similar to an address forwarding service. The domain is the address that people type in their web browser. The domain then points to the "real" address that contains your web site. The "real" address is the address of your location on the server that contains your web site files and is called the IP address. The reason the IP address is not used is because it is a series of numbers. For most, this would be very difficult to remember. Instead, a domain name, made up of letters and words is used.
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How do I find out who owns a domain name?
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You can perform a "Whois'. If you select a domain name that is already taken, a link to the "Whois" function will appear. You will then be able to look up the contact details of that domain owner.
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What characters can I use in my domain name?
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1.) Domain names can only use letters, numbers, and hyphens ("-").
2.) Spaces and other symbols are not allowed.
3.) They cannot begin or end with a hyphen.
4.) Domain names are not case sensitive.
5.) Domains ending in .com, .net, and .org cannot exceed 63 characters.
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What do .com, .net, .org, .info, .biz stand for?
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.com represents companies or for profit organizations, it is also the most common extension for domain names. Most personal web sites also use this extension.
.net generally represents Internet Service Providers.
.org represents non-profit organizations or groups.
.info is the first of the new top level domains. It is designed for general use and is expected to become as popular as .com.
.biz is also a new top level domain. It is designed for general business use and is expected to become as popular as .com.
Though these are general guidelines, you may use any of these extensions when registering a domain name. If you want to be make sure no one else can benefit from your domain name, it's a good idea to register all three variations of your domain name.
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What if my domain name is taken?
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If your domain name is taken, you must register another domain name. Each domain name must be unique. You may want to check for variations of your domain name. For example, if you wanted "www.myweb.com", you may want to see if "myweb.net" or "myweb.org" are available. Variations of the spelling or word order may help you choose a new domain name.
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What if we decide to get our own server down the road or switch to another Web site provider? What happens with our Domain name?
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When we register your domain name (mycompany.com) with Network Solutions, we list YOU as the owner of the domain, the administrative and billing contact and us as the technical contact. This means you can switch your domain over at any time with no trouble. You do not need to get CyberLynk's approval to switch a domain name with Network Solutions.
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What is a Domain Name?
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A domain name is your web address. When someone types your domain name into a web browser, your web pages will open. Behind the scenes, the domain name is actually pointing to a physical location- a server- that holds your web page files.
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What is a nameserver?
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A name server is a computer that contains a list of domain names and the associated IP addresses. When a domain name is typed in a web browser, the nameserver associates that with the IP address and the correct web site opens in the web browser.
CyberLynk's Name Servers are:
ns1.cyberlynk =206.54.254.3
ns2.cyberlynk =206.54.254.15
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When we get our own domain name, why does Network Solutions bill us?
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We provide domain registration as a free service to all of our customers. Most companies will charge anywhere up to $300 for this service and keep $200 for themselves. We just list you as the billing contact and have Network Solutions mail you out your invoice. This covers your domain registration for 2 years. After the two years, you will be billed a reduced rate per year by Network Solutions for as long as you own your domain name.
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