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Web Hosting Related Questions
Parking a domain name ensures that the name you want now will be available when you wish to add content in the future. A parked domain name is registered to the owner but no email service is available and no actual web space is set aside.
The domain name is controlled for a period of two years by the registrant listed in the InterNIC Whois database. To quote from the InterNIC FAQ, "[the registrant is] The individual or organization that registers a specific domain name with Network Solutions. This individual or organization holds the right to use that specific domain name for a specified period of time, provided certain conditions are met and the registration fees are paid. This person or organization is the "legal entity" bound by the terms of the domain name Domain Name Registration Agreement." The information that you enter in the Registration Section of our on-line order form, will appear as the Registrant, the Administrative Contact and the Billing Contact of that domain name in InterNIC's database.
Can I register a .COM/.ORG/.NET name? Yes. The InterNic is no longer qualifying the above three TLDs as they did in the recent past and now leaves it up to you. According to Network Solutions, "..in the case of .COM, .NET and .ORG, a decision was made to rely on registrants to choose the TLD (top level domain). So NSI (Network Solutions Inc.) does not presently screen applications for organization type in the .COM, .NET or .ORG TLDs. Domains are still screened by NSI in the .EDU category and by the General Services Administration in the .GOV category. .MIL is also a restricted TLD."
What trademark issues should I be aware of? Recently, companies have been aggressively
protecting their trademarks and servicemarks on the internet. Check Government:
Law: Technology: Internet: Intellectual Property: Trademark and Copyright
Controversies for actual cases.
SexyHost.Com Adult Web Hosting specializes in virtual Web hosting, which means that you can place your Web site on our high performance Web servers and establish your presence on the Internet with your own unique domain name such as www.yourcompany.com. This is a very intelligent and cost effective alternative to hosting your own web site without the expense of purchasing and maintaining your own server. Our shared hosting environment gives you the benefits of high performance servers, high bandwidth connectivity that can seamlessly grow with your needs, pre-installed software and guaranteed reliability, all at a small fraction of the cost of doing it yourself.
Do you offer dial-up internet access? No. Local Internet access will be necessary to maintain your Web site and retrieve your e-mail. You will need to retain your current internet service provider (ISP). Becauswe provide only Web hosting, we do not have to maintain the hundreds of modems necessary to provide dial-up service. This allows us to specialize in Web hosting services, which means that we can provide you or your business with a quality web hosting environment.
Do you offer web page design services? Our staff can design a custom web page that best fits your needs. Please contact our sales department for more information.
Yes. You can upgrade your account at any time. We will invoice you for the pro-rated monthly charges and a setup fee will apply. Please e-mail your request to our sales department and be sure to include your domain and userID.
Is XXX MB/month of data transfer going to be enough to support my web site ? Our experience has shown that the allotted data transfer will be more than enough bandwidth for the average Web site in each plan. Depending on the quantity and size of your files, this could support thousands of hits per month. Note that only a small percentage of our customers have exceeded our data transfer threshold. Should your needs grow, however, we have cost effective plans that are designed to grow with you. For example, most of our customers begin with our Professional plan. Those whose sites have become quite popular have either paid $0.12/MB/mo. for additional data transfer or have upgraded to our Corporate or Commercial plans, which have much higher data transfer limits.
How do I transfer files to my Web site ? Files can be transferred to the Web server via File Transport Protocol (FTP). If you have a PPP Internet account and need FTP software, you can download a program for either the PC or Mac from our site. Internet providers such as AOL, Compuserve, and Prodigy may have a built-in FTP interface. An FTP tutorial is available for first-time users.
Will I have unlimited access to update my pages ? You have unlimited access via FTP 24-hours a day. As such, you can create and maintain your Web pages on your own computer and upload files to your Web site at your leisure.
Can I use my account for commercial purposes ? Yes, you can use your account for commercial purposes. The World Wide Web has become a most efficient and cost-effective means of making information available to the users of the Internet community. In addition, our e*commerce plans provide the features you would need to set up your own online commerce solutions. (Comming Soon)
Can I resell space within my own account ? Yes. You can resell space within your account. However, you will be responsible for its content and data transfer. It will not be possible to acquire multiple account passwords for FTP access or set up sub-directories of your domain to have their own domain names.
How long does it take to set up a new account ? Most accounts are set up and active within 24 hours! Once an account is set up an activation notice will be sent you via e-mail including a userID, password, and FTP hostname. You can begin uploading files to your new web site immediately thereafter. Domain account users will be given a temporary URL to access their site via the Web prior to the completion of either domain registration or transfer.
Domain Name Related Questions Can I check domain name availability? Yes. You can check domain availability directly from our Web site.
Will I be able to access my domain name with or without the 'www.'? Yes, you will be able to access the domain name with or without the 'www.' in front. For example, you can access the domain name "mydomain.com" by going to "www.mydomain.com" as well as "mydomain.com".
Do you handle domain registration? Yes. We will contact the InterNIC once your account is activated to request either a new domain name registration or a transfer. You do NOT need to submit a registration or modification template to the InterNIC, as this will only delay your request and the propogation of your domain name. InterNIC will bill you independently for their two year fees (currently $70US for two years). We will bill you $25.00 setup fee for this service. When an account is activated with a new domain name, we will automatically send the registration template to InterNIC. The information sent on the template is pulled directly from the order form. InterNIC typically completes the registration within 24 hours, and propagation typically takes about 72 hours. Let us know if you do not receive notification that a domain name has either been registered or transferred within two weeks. In the meantime, refer all concerns to Registration Services. You can reach them by calling (703)742-4777 and selecting option number 2, or you may write them at hostmaster@rs.internic.net. Be sure to reference your NIC ticket number when contacting either us or the InterNIC.
Every entity (registrant, etc.) registered with InterNIC has a NIC handle. You can use the same NIC handle as the contact for several domains. This way, if you make a change to the NIC handle (i.e., the e-mail address), all domains using that NIC handle will be updated as well.
Whom shall I contact regarding InterNIC billing? Questions regarding InterNIC Invoicing and Payment Procedures should be referred to InterNIC's Registration Services. You can reach them by calling (703)742-4777 and selecting option number 1, or you may e-mail them at hostmaster@rs.internic.net. Customers wishing to make payment by credit card may call them at either (888)771-3000 or (402)496-9788 (outside the U.S.). The InterNIC now accepts First Virtual as a payment option for the registration of domain names. To make a First Virtual payment:
First Virtual info:
With the tracking number and domain name, a payment can be made with or without a VirtualPIN. If you do not have a VirtualPIN, the process will create one for you.
Can I transfer an existing domain name? Yes. Whether you place an order by telephone or via our online order form, be sure to specify that you are requesting a transfer and NOT a new domain. You should keep the service at your present site while waiting for your domain name to transfer. We will provide you with a temporary IP address so you can mirror your site on our server. All e-mail and Web pages will still be accessed from your current site. When InterNIC receives the template, they will generate an acknowledgment request (Ack/Nak) and send it to the current administrative contact of the domain. Once the administrative contact acknowledges the transfer, InterNIC will update their records. It is very important that you use the same company name and address on the template as that which is on file at InterNIC. If the company name differs from that which is on file, InterNIC will treat the transfer as a delete/new and will not allow the transfer to be completed. If the contact information for the domain is no longer current, you will need to prepare a fax on company letterhead, as follows:
I have purchased my domain name from another company. How can I update the information at InterNIC? In order to transfer a domain name from one organization to another, InterNIC requires that the original owner submit a signed, a notorized request on their letterhead as well as a file a "delete/new" template. This template consists of two domain registration templates, combined into one e-mail. The first template deletes the registration of the original domain name, and the second re-registers the domain name using the new owner’s information. This request must be initiated by the original owner, as the owner is the only one authorized to make such a modification. If you are purchasing such a domain, fill out the order form as usual, but do not check the box named "SEND DOMAIN REGISTRATION OR MODIFICATION TEMPLATE TO INTERNIC". See: http://rs.internic.net/domain-inf o/modflow2.html#transfer_domain
Where can I find a copy of the registration template? A copy of the template, with brief instructions can be found at ftp://rs.internic.net/templates/domain-templat e.txt REMINDER: We can handle InterNIC domain registration and "transfers" to our Name Servers on your behalf. Registering a domain without first activating an account is considered a 'lame delegation'.
How long does it take before my domain name is active? Once the InterNIC announces that your domain name has been registered (or transferred, if applicable), it usually takes about 72 hours before it visible to all users of the Internet. All Internet providers must update their records (DNS tables) to reflect new site locations. This process is called propagation.
What is the InterNIC fee for domain registration ? The InterNIC charges $70 to register a new domain name. This fee covers the first two years, as they currently bill at a rate of $35 per year. The InterNIC will send you an invoice via e-mail between three to six weeks after the domain is registered. This site, its graphics, concepts, code, and text are copyright 1999-2000 by its author. No part hereof may be reproduced, retransmitted, or duplicated in any way without the expressed written consent of its author. SexyHost.com and SexyHost are trademarks of the author. This site is used under license by Global Web Services Ltd. |
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