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What is a domain name?
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Domain names are the names for computers on the Internet that
correspond to IP (Internet protocol) numbers to route information
to addresses on Internet network. Domain names serve as a convenient
way of locating information and people on the Internet.
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I registered my domain but it doesn't
show up in the Whois. Why?
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It takes up to 24 hours to have your domain working worldwide
if your nameservers (DNS) have been setup properly.
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What is a Name Server?
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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 Name Server associates that with
the IP address and the correct web site opens in the web browser
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What is involved in registering a
domain name?
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Domain name registration is a simple process where you are
asked to provide various contact information which makes up
the domain name registration data. Domain Bank as your registrar
keeps this data on file. Components of this data are sent to
the central registry as well. All domain name registrations
begin with a name search of the domain registry as well. All
domain name registration begin with a name search of the domain
name you would like to register.
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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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How do I know when my domain name
expires?
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You can do a whois search on your
domain name. This search will display the expiration date of
your domain name. We will send you email for your domain renewal
close to the domain expiration date.
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How do I renew my domain?
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If you want to renew the domain registered with http://www.domainforless.net
follow the directions below:
1. Go to http://www.domainforless.net.
2. Log on to the members page. with your DFL admin Username
and Password:
3. Click on Manage Domains and then Renew Domain.
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What is the Domain Name Expiration
Procedure?
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Domain
Name Expiration Date
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Once
the domain name expires the domain will be deactivated.
All domain services including the web page and email will
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Domain Name Grace Period (30
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A domain name, if not renewed before the expiry date,
will be in a "grace period" for approximately 30
days. During this time the domain name will not be active
and may be renewed by the original owner by paying the
renewal cost plus an additional charge of 18 CDN/US. It will take 24-72 hours before
the domain services will re-activate.
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Domain Name Redemption Period
(30-45 days)
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At the end of the Grace Period, the domain will enter
into a 30-45 day Redemption Period. WHOIS information
(name, address, telephone numbers, etc.) will be deleted.
The domain will still be inactive. The domain may be
renewed by its original owner for $165 CDN or $135 US + renewal fees. It is a manual
process for the registry to add the name/address information
back into the domain registry records, therefore, the
process may take several days.
Note: This Redemption
fee is imposed by the Registry not by domainforless.net.
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Domain
Name Deletion
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Approximately 3-7 days after the
end of the redemption period the domain name will
be deleted from the registry and will be available for
anyone to register. |
Additional information concerning the Redemption Period
can by found on ICANN web site. |
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Domain Registrant Information Change and updates |
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1 - Registrant name/information Change (Ownership change)
The cost for registrant name/information change is $45 CDN/US plus 1 year of renewal cost - onetime
2 - Manual Change of Administrative Contact Email (MCACE) - invalid/dead email address
Manual Change of Administrative Contact Email (MCACE) for .ca domain is $45 CDN/US - onetime
A) Follow the link: http://www.cira.ca/assets/Uploads/individualMCACE.pdf (For Individual)
or
B) Follow the link: http://www.cira.ca/assets/Uploads/nonindividualMCACE.pdf (For Non-Individuals - (e.g. Canadian Corporation))
Note: Kindly fax us the appropriate completed form for MCACE request.
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.com, .net and .org and all other domains - Procedure
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1 - Registrant name/information Change (Ownership change) - The cost for registrant name change for .com, .net and .org domain is $45 CDN/US - onetime
2 - Changing invalid/dead email address - There is no charge
If you have any questions kindly email support@domainforless.net
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How does domain transfer work? .com, .net and .org
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Whether you intend to transfer to us or away from us, this is applicable for both cases. The registrant transfer has to be initiated at least 2 (two) weeks before the expiry date. A domain goes into REGISTER-HOLD status approximately 10 (ten) days before the expiry date. At this stage you MUST renew the domain with current registry. We won't be able to initiate a transfer to us. In the case of a domain being transferred away from us, we will not be able to remove this REGISTER-HOLD status. It is placed in this status by the registry, NOT by us.
If you pay the transfer fee and we initiate the transfer, that does not mean your domain is transferred. Please check following points before paying for transfer:
A) Get the Domain Authorization Code for transfer from your current registrar.
B) Check the WHOIS information by going to http://www.internic.net/whois.html. The domain should NOT be Locked or in REGISTER-HOLD status.
C) The administrative contact email address must be valid and accessible.
D) After we initiate the transfer, a few emails will be sent to the administrative contact email address by us as well as by the losing registrar to confirm the transfer. Please read those emails carefully and respond accordingly without any delay. This system is regulated by ICANN (www.icann.org). For more information please consult their website.
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How does domain transfer work? .ca
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Transfer of .CA domains to Domainforless (Telligent Corporation)
1. The domain owner signs up for a .ca domain transfer on Domainforless (Telligent Corporation).
2. Domainforless (Telligent Corporation) initiates transfer through CIRA (www.cira.ca).
3. CIRA sends a transfer confirmation request by email to the Admin email address listed in the WHOIS record (http://cira.ca/en/home.html).
4. The Admin contact needs to confirm the transfer within seven days by following the instructions in the email. If the Admin contact doesn't have login details (username and password) for CIRA, kindly contact your current registrar to obtain the login details.
5. Once the transfer email is approved the domain will be transferred to Domainforless (Telligent Corporation).
Note: Make sure the Admin email address listed on WHOIS record of CIRA for the domain is a working email address. If not, then contact your current registrar to change the admin email address before initiating the transfer to Domainforless.
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How to get .ca username and password?
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Please go to https://registrants.cira.ca/password/forgot/en and submit.
Your domain user account number (username) and password information will be emailed to the domain administrative contact email address immediately. |
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What are the valid characters for
a domain name and how long can a domain name be?
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A domain name can be up to 63 characters (letters, numbers
or combination) long plus the 4 characters used to identify
the domain extension (.com, .net, .org). The only symbol character
domain names can include is a hyphen (-) although the domain
name cannot start or end with a hyphen nor have consecutive
hyphens. Common symbols such as asterisks (*), under scores
(_), and exclamation points (!) are not allowed.
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Can I purchase a domain without having
a hosting provider?
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You can purchase as many domains names as you'd like through
Domain For Less. You can see and check that the domain is registered
under your name on the whois of any registerer anywhere from
24-48 hours after you have completed the purchase.
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How do I modify my name servers If
I have registered a domain with Domain For Less?
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If you have registered your domain name with Domain For Less
and want to modify the name servers please click on the Domain
Manager.
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How do I modify my name servers to
Domain For Less?
or
What are the name servers for Domain
For Less?
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If you already have a domain name registered through any other
registrar and wish to go with our email package or domain forwarding
you need to modify the name servers. Contact your registrar
and specify them with our DOMAIN NAME SERVER Information you
also have to modify the technical Contact information.
Primary DNS Server Name: ns1.dns77.com
Primary DNS Server IP: 64.141.114.253
Secondary DNS Server Name: ns2.dns77.com
Secondary DNS Server IP: 64.141.114.254
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How does .ca differ from .com?
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.ca is the country code Top Level domain (ccTLD) designating
Canada. .com is the generic Top Level domain (gTLD) designating
commercial activities. The policies and administration of the
.ca domain name will be set by CIRA and governed by Canadian
law. The gTLDs are managed in the United States under American
law.
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What is a top-level domain?
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A top-level domain is used to designate the type of organization
or the country of origin. Generic top-level designators are
commonly three letter suffixes like .com, .net, .org, .edu.
Country code top-level domains are commonly two letter suffixes
like .ca, .us, .uk, etc., as assigned by the United Nations.
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Who is CIRA?
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CIRA stands for the Canadian Internet Registration Authority.
CIRA has been given a mandate by the Government of Canada to
provide and operate the .CA domain name registry. CIRA does
not sell .CA domains per se. Instead, registrars like CanReg.com
are tested and certified by CIRA to perform the customer related
aspects of domain sale, service and support. In other words,
CIRA provides and handles the "back-end" of the .CA registry,
while certified registrars like CanReg.com provide the "front-end"
customer features and support. This allows CIRA to focus on
their primary mandate. CIRA is also a non-profit body, and thus
anyone can become a member of CIRA, with the voting rights associated
with it. To become a CIRA member, you can login to your CanReg.com
account and check the "CIRA Member" button at the "Registrant
Information" section. More information about CIRA can be found
at http://www.cira.ca/.
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What is ICANN?
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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.
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