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 [...]
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I've seen domain names ending with two-letter combinations, like .uk. What are the rules for registering in these domains?
Posted by shan on August 15th, 2010
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Are .aero, .biz, .com, .coop, .info, .museum, .name, .net, .org, and .pro domain names available for registration in any country?
Posted by shan on August 15th, 2010
Yes, these domains are available for registration by Internet users across the globe; also, ICANN-accredited registrars are located in countries around the world. To view a list of domain name registrars sorted by country, please visit .
How much does a domain-name registration name cost ?
Posted by shan on August 15th, 2010
Each registrar sets the price it charges for registering names, and prices vary significantly among different registrars. In addition, some registrars offer discounted or free registration services in connection with other offerings, such as web hosting. To see what offering best meets your needs, you should go to the web sites of several of the [...]
How long does a domain registration last? Can it be renewed?
Posted by shan on August 15th, 2010
Each registrar has the flexibility to offer initial and renewal registrations in one-year increments, with a total registration period limit of ten years.
Will my name and contact information be publicly available?
Posted by shan on August 15th, 2010
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. It is however possible to register a domain in the name of [...]
What is the domain name system?
Posted by shan on August 15th, 2010
The Domain Name System (DNS) helps users to find their way around the Internet. Every computer on the Internet has a unique address – just like a telephone number – which is a rather complicated string of numbers. It is called its “IP address” (IP stands for “Internet Protocol”). IP Addresses are hard to remember. [...]
