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A Domain name will lead you to a particular address on the internet where your web site is located.
Domain names allow Internet users to type in a name, such as www.cgalive.com, to identify a numeric Internet Protocol (IP) address such as 202.50.149.xx. The purpose of Domain name is to allow users connected to the Internet the ability to find web sites without having to memorize the long, numerical (IP) addresses that actually locates the computers or servers on the Internet. In a nut shell the domain name is a translation of a numeric address called IP
Why do I need a Domain Name?
There are many uses for a Domain name.
The most important is to identify and lead it to your web site in a pool of million web sites.
In a nutshell it is like an address that decodes it self to a particular place on the cyberspace.
Domain names can be used to establish a unique identity in cyberspace.
Companies often choose a Domain name that corresponds to their company name.
For how long a domain can be registered.
This is a personal choice and can be registered for a minimum of one year, however there are restrictions for some type of domains on the maximum duration you can register at once.
Where do I register my Domain name?
You can register it with anyone, before going you would like to know the commitment and transfer charges they charge while you shift it from one provider to the other and the features they offer. It's a free value added service for web designing services undertaken with us.
Is it possible for someone to register my Domain name after I have registered it?
Domain names are unique and cannot be registered twice.
Who is the Owner of a Domain name?
Who ever registers the domain is the owner for the duration he/she opts for.
Do I have to host my web site with the same service provider, where I register my domain name.
You have the freedom to choose two separate service providers, one for the domain and the other for the hosting, but you should be aware of the difficulties arising, check with your service provider.
What are the valid characters for a domain name and how long can a domain name be?
The domain name must conform to Standard rules for domain names:
*Only characters in the range of A to Z, 0 to 9 and hyphen are allowed for example www.test-123.com
*Names cannot begin or end with a hyphen for example www.-test123 is not acceptable.
*You can use UPPERCASE or lowercase letters when registering a Domain name, but you may occasionally run into problems if you mix cases, depending on the exact configuration of the web server that will be hosting your web site
The easiest way to make sure your Domain name will not cause you any problems later is to register it using all lowercase letters
* A Domain name can contain up to 67 characters.
Some top Domains from specific countries have additional limitations on length and on the number of characters in a Domain. Some even specifies a minimum length for a Domain name, such as 3 characters or more.
How much time does it take to register a Domain name?
Maximum of 48 hrs for a Domain name to get registered and varies in custom scenarios
