At Versatile Web Technologies, you will be able to register (or renew an existing) domain name for only $15.00 per year. This fee includes all Internic and registry fees, which means that you do not have to pay Network Solutions anything. If you already own a domain name it's not too late! you can transfer registrars and enjoy the savings.
We can order your domain name for you, or if you feel comfortable enough to do it on your own, you can order your domain by clicking here. If you require assistance, please contact us for more information on how to register a domain name.
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Please consult the FAQ list below if you have any questions regarding domain names.
Domain Name FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
What
is a domain name?
Domain names are the familiar, easy to remember names for
computers on the Internet (such as versatilewebtechnologies.com).
They correspond to a series of numbers (called Internet Protocol
numbers) that serve as routing addresses on the Internet.
Domain names are used generally as a convenient way of locating
information and reaching others on the Internet.
What does it mean to "register"
a domain name?
The Internet domain name system (DNS) consists of a directory,
organized hierarchically, of all the domain names and their
corresponding computers registered to particular companies
and persons using the Internet. When you register a domain
name, it will be associated with the computer on the Internet
you designate during the period the registration is in effect.
How can I get a domain name in .com,
.net or .org?
Domain names ending with .com, .net or .org can be registered
through many different companies (known as "registrars")
that compete with one another. We register, and recommend
registering, with our affiliated
registrar.
What is involved in registering
a domain name in .com, .net or .org?
To register a domain name, you will be asked to provide the
registrar you select with the various contact and technical
information that makes up the registration. The registrar
will then keep records of the contact information and submit
the technical information to a central directory known as
the "registry." This registry provides other computers
on the Internet the information necessary to send you e-mail
or to find your web site. You will also be required to enter
a registration contract with the registrar, which sets forth
the terms under which your registration is accepted and will
be maintained. As always, if this or anything seems confusing,
call us.
What is the process for submitting
the required registration information?
Different registrars offer different means of submitting
the information. Most registrars offer web-based registration
services. Some offer registrations by telephone or mail. Many
will work with your ISP to obtain the required information.
You should go to the individual registrar's web site or otherwise
contact it to determine the process it follows.
Will my name and contact information
be publicly available?
Yes. Information about who is responsible for domain names
is publicly available to allow rapid resolution of technical
problems and to permit enforcement of consumer protection,
trademark, and other laws. The registrar will make this information
available to the public on a "Whois" site.
How long does a registration last?
Can it be renewed?
Each registrar has the flexibility to offer initial and renewal
registrations in one-year increments, with a total registration
period limit of ten years.
How much does a domain-name registration
name cost?
Each registrar sets the price it charges for registering
names, and prices vary significantly among different registrars.
Versatile Web Technologies now offers free domain name registration.
Contact us for details.
When do I have to pay for my domain
name?
Before your domain name becomes active, you must provide
a credit card number or other reasonable assurance of payment.
This requirement enhances the availability of domain names
by preventing them from being tied up by persons not intending
to pay for registration.
Can I change registrars after registering
a domain name?
Yes, you may change the registrar sponsoring your domain
name at any time more than sixty days after initial registration.
For details on the transfer process, contact the registrar
you would like to assume sponsorship of the registration.
I have seen advertisements for domain-name
registration by companies not in the accredited registrar
directory. Are these legitimate?
Only registrars accredited by the Internet Corporation for
Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) are authorized to register
.com, .net and .org names in the registry. Some of these accredited
registrars offer their services through resellers, which may
provide assistance in completing the registration process.
Your registration contract, however, will be with the accredited
registrar and that registrar will maintain your contact
information.
What is ICANN?
ICANN is the new non-profit corporation that is assuming
responsibility from the U.S. Government for coordinating certain
Internet technical functions, including the management of
Internet domain name system. More information about ICANN
can be found at http://www.icann.org.
Someone else has registered by company's
name as a .com domain name. What is the process for resolving
my complaint?
All ICANN-accredited registrars follow a uniform dispute
resolution policy. Under that policy, disputes over entitlement
to a domain-name registration are ordinarily resolved by court
litigation between the parties claiming rights to the registration.
Once the court rules who is entitled to the registration,
the registrar will implement that ruling. In disputes arising
from registrations allegedly made abusively (such as "cybersquatting"
and cyberpiracy"), the uniform policy provides an expedited
administrative procedure to allow the dispute to be resolved
without the cost and delays often encountered in court litigation.
In these cases, you can invoke the administrative procedure
by filing a complaint with one of the dispute-resolution service
providers listed at http://www.icann.org/udrp/approved-providers.htm.
For more details on the uniform dispute resolution policy,
see http://www.icann.org/udrp/udrp.htm.
If I have customer service questions
or problems related to my domain name registration, who should
I contact?
You should contact the particular registrar that registered
your domain name. If registered through Versatile Web Technologies,
we would be your first level of support.
What are the rules for registration
of .net and .org names?
They are the same as for .com. Traditionally, however, names
in .net have been used by organizations involved in Internet
infrastructure activities and .org is frequently used by not-for-profit
organizations.
Are .com, .net, and .org domain
names available for registration on a global basis?
Yes. The .com, .net, and .org domains are available for registration
by Internet users across the globe. ICANN-accredited domain
name registrars are also located in various countries around
the world.
I've seen domain names ending with
two-letter combinations, like .uk. What are the rules for
registering in these domains?
Two letter domains, such as .uk, .de and .jp (for example),
are called country code top level domains (ccTLDs) and correspond
to a country, territory, or other geographic location. The
rules and policies for registering domain names in the ccTLDs
vary significantly and some are reserved for use by citizens
of the corresponding country. You should check with the registrar
offering ccTLD registration services regarding the specific
terms and conditions for registration.
Some ICANN-accredited registrars provide registration services
in the ccTLDs in addition to registering names in .com, .net
and .org, however, ICANN does not specifically accredit registrars
to provide ccTLD registration services.
Is
the "InterNIC" synonymous with Network Solutions,
Inc.?
No. The InterNIC is a concept for an integrated network information center
that was developed by several companies in cooperation with
the U.S. Government.
InterNIC is a registered service mark of the U.S. Department
of Commerce.
I would like more information on
U.S. Government's role in Internet domain name system management.
Where should I go?
Information regarding the United States Government's efforts
to privatize the management of the domain name system and
increase competition in domain name registration services
is available at http://www.ntia.doc.gov.
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