Category » Domain Names (DNS)

There were 24 questions found in this category:

1. How long does it take before my domain is working?
   If you ordered a new domain name through us, it will take 12-48 hours. If you are transferring an existing domain name to us, it will take 12-48 hours after you make the DNS change with your registrar.
2. How do I register my own Name Servers?
   Dedicated Server and Virtual Server (VPS) hosting accounts can run their own name servers for even more flexibility and ease of use when setting up domain names. The process of setting up a name server requires that you contact the specific registrar where your purchased your primary domain nam ...
3. How do I test my Web Site before moving the domain name to my new server?
   Once your have your web site configured on your new server (or hosting account), you should test the site before making changes to your DNS records at your old hosting provider and/or registrar. There is a very simple way to test a web site from your web browser without having to make or wait f ...
4. The domain name is yours completely. If you do decide to not use us as your web host, you can still take the domain name with you to a new web host.
   The domain name is yours completely. If you do decide to not use us as your web host, you can still take the domain name with you to a new web host.
5. What is domain propagation?
   Propagation is the period of time, or delay, involved in sending your domain's address information to all the various name servers in the world. Name servers intentionally keep track of addresses for domains in their memory for a specific period of time (defined by the administrator of the name ...
6. Who owns the domain name if I purchased it through you?
   The domain name is yours completely. If you do decide to not use us as your web host, you can still take the domain name with you to a new web host.
7. Your company registered my domain name, how will I know when to renew?
   We auto-renew your domain on the aniversary date, for the same term as previously registered - as long as you have a valid rebilling method such as a credit card on file. If you do NOT wish to renew a domain please notify our billing department via a support ticket.
8. Can I get multiple domain names?
   Of course! You can register as many domains as you wish (in fact most of our clients register 10 or more to help protect their business identity). You can point as many domain names at your web hosting account at no extra charge (you do have to pay annual domain name registration fees for all d ...
9. Can I get sub-domains for my domain name? (i.e. "http://subtopic.myname.com")
   Yes, you certainly can. By default (if you registered or transfered your domain name to TurnKey Internet) all your sub-domains are preconfigured to point to your main web site already at no charge! We can even setup separate web account space for different sub domains (separate logins, separate ...
10. Can I register a domain name with TurnKey Internet without having a web site?
    Yes, we offer free domain name parking specifically for companies and individuals who don't want a web site at this time. This will reserve your domain name, protecting others from registering it since you will be the owner. You do NOT need to purchase a web or mail hosting package to park your ...
11. Can I transfer my domain name to TurnKey Internet to take advantage of your low cost domain name registration renewal fees and other free services you offer to domain name registrants?
    Yes, this is called a "domain name registrar transfer". In order to do this we need to bill you for a one year registration. This allows you to transfer your domain names over to us as the registrar (you remain the owner of the domain name) and adds a 1 year registration extension on to your do ...
12. Do I need a domain name? Why should I get a domain name?
    You don't necessarily need to have a domain name to design or host your web site with TurnKey Internet. We will host your web site under our web site's domain name if you wish to have that arrangement. However, a domain name is a very simple, easy, and cost-effective way to add identity, recogni ...
13. How do I get a domain name?
    You can order you domain name via TurnKey Internet. We offer instant purchase options to secure your domain name that you wish. You can even search for the domain name you want if you aren't sure yet. You can purchase the domain name separately, or as part of one of our TurnKey Mail or TurnKey W ...
14. How much does a domain name cost?
    Registration fees for a domain name are done annually (at the time of registration), typically $7.95 a year per domain name. Please check TurnKey Internet's Domain Name Pricing for the latest pricing. This annual fee for the domain name registration is waived when you purchase any TurnKey Mail o ...
15. I already have a domain name. Can TurnKey Internet still provide web hosting or e-mail hosting for a this domain name?
    Yes, TurnKey Internet can still provide web hosting and email service for any domain name even if you registered it with another Internet Provider. You simply will need to 'point' your domain name at TurnKey Internet's servers or transfer your domain name to TurnKey Internet. Feel free to conta ...
16. Is a domain name all that I need to launch a web site?
    No. You need to a TurnKey Web hosting package so that others may view your new domain name via the world wide web. Many clients simply want to reserve domain names for future business ventures - that is why the fee is so low (just $7.95 a year per domain name). If you wish to have web hosting s ...
17. What EXACTLY do I get with TurnKey Internet by registering a domain name?
    Every domain name you register with us, includes our standard TurnKey Mail service with POP, IMAP and WEBMAIL access along with multiple email accounts and email forwarders. You can use the email accounts or forward all email to another provider and/or mailbox. You can manage your domain name ( ...
18. What is a domain name?
    A domain name is a unique alpha-numeric name used to identify a particular computer (i.e. web server or mail server) on the Internet. Domain names allow Internet users to type in a name, such as mybrand.com, to identify a numeric address such as 209.67.50.203. The purpose of domain names is to a ...
19. What is a name server?
    When using a domain name (for email, web hosting, and just parking a domain) it must reside on a host computer, called a Domain Name Server (DNS). Domain Name Servers are connected to the internet and use special software to translate domain names into the numerical addresses (Internet Protocol ...
20. What is a Top Level Domain (TLD)?
    A top level domain (TLD) is the suffix that is attached to the end of a domain name. For instance, in the domain name mybrand.com, ".com" is the TLD. There are two types of top-level domains: global and country code. Global Top Level Domains (gTLD) were created to be used by the Internet publi ...