| Glossary of Domain Name Registration Terminology
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What is a domain name?
Domain names are the familiar, easy-to-remember names you find on the Internet, such as viseshinfo.com, instaxs.com Domain names correspond to a series of numbers called Internet Protocol numbers (or IP addresses) that serve as routing addresses on the Internet. Imagine if people identified themselves by their phone numbers instead of their names. Domain names fill a similar purpose on the Internet and are much easier to remember than a series of numbers. Domain names identify a specific network location on the Internet. It is your identity on the Internet and provides you with an address that other Internet users can use to find you on the World Wide Web.
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What is an IP address?
Every computer on the Internet has a numeric address called an IP Address, which is used to identify the location of the computer. An example of an IP address is 70.87.180.4. Each domain name replaces this string of numbers with a simple word or expression. Having a domain name means you don't have to remember a cumbersome numeric address.
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What is a DNS?
DNS stands for Domain Name Server (also referred to as Domain Name Service or Domain Name System). A DNS translates domain names into IP addresses. If someone wants to access instaxs web site (www.instaxs.com), the DNS translates the domain name into its corresponding IP address 70.87.180.4, allowing the computer to locate instaxs web server.
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What is a URL?
URL stands for Universal Resource Locator and is a unique identifier for your web address. Your URL contains your domain name. An example of a URL is http://www.instaxs.com
No two web sites can have the same URL. Whoever registers a domain name first gets to use it in their URL. This is why it is important to register your domain name before someone else does.
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What are the components of a domain name?
Top-Level domains: A top-level domain (TLD) refers to the suffix attached to Internet domain names. The most common top-level domains used on the Internet are .com, .net and .org. Country Code Top-Level Domains: Two letter top-level domains, such as .uk, .us and .in, 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 from country to country and may be reserved for use by citizens of the corresponding country. instaxs offers .in registration. Second-Level Domains: The body of a domain name is called the second-level domain. In instaxs.com, "instaxs" represents a second-level domain within the top level domain of .com.
You can also put another word in front of the second level domain. For example, stepone.instaxs.com or sms.instaxs.com In these examples the words "stepone" and "sms" are called "host" names or a "sub-domains". You do not need to register a host or sub-domain with a Registrar.
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What is a Registrant?
The entity, organization, or individual listed as the legal holder of the domain name is known as the Registrant.
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What is a Registrar?
The organization responsible for the actual registration of the domain name is known as the Registrar.
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What is a Registry?/ What is ICANN?
Formed in October 1998, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is a non-profit, private sector corporation formed by a broad co-alition of the Internet's business, technical, academic, and user communities. ICANN has been recognized by the U.S. Government as the global consensus entity to coordinate the technical management of the Internet's domain name system, the allocation of IP addresses, the assignment of protocol parameters, and the management of the root server system.
ICANN is dedicated to preserve the operational stability of the Internet; to promote competition; to achieve broad representation of the global Internet community; and to coordinate policy through private sector, bottom-up, consensus-based means.
ICANN is located at http://www.ICANN.org.
The 'Registry' is the system backend that is maintained by the operators of the TLD. Registrar's write new names to a central registry database, from which the authoritative root (essentially, a table of all domain names) is built. In the case of .com, .net and .org, the InterNIC runs the registry, and qualified registrars have shared access to it. In the case of many ccTLDs, the registry and registrar functions are combined within one entity.
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What is an Administrative Contact?
The Administrative Contact is the person or organization authorized by the domain name Registrant to act on behalf of the legal entity listed as the owner of the domain name. The Administrative Contact should be able to answer non-technical questions about the legal entity's plans for using the domain name and the procedures for establishing sub-domains.
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What is a Billing Contact?
The Billing Contact is the person or organization that will be invoiced for registrations and renewals of the domain name.
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What is a Technical Contact?
The Technical Contact is the person or organization that maintains the domain name Registrant's primary name server and resolves software, and database files. The Technical Contact keeps the name server running and interacts with technical people in other domains to solve problems that affect the domain name. An Internet Service Provider often performs this role. If the Technical or Billing Contact information is missing from the Registration Agreement, it is presumed that the domain name Registrant has authorized the Administrative Contact/Agent to act as the Technical Contact.
Note: In many cases, a single person will be the registrant and sole contact for a domain name.
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| Domain Name Registration
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How do I register my domain name?
instaxs can register domain names ending with .com, .net, .org, .biz, .info, .mobi, and .in. Simply enter your desired domain name into our Domain Search Box located at instaxs home pages, and click go. The System will guide you to complete the registration.
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How long can a domain name be and what are the restrictions?
A domain name can have a maximum of 67 characters including the extension (.com, .net, .org). A domain name can contain numbers (0-9), letters (a-z) or dashes (-). A domain name cannot start or end with a dash (-). A domain name cannot have characters such as (! @#$%&? ~: _).
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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. This information is available to the public through instaxs whois service.
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What if the domain name I want to use is already taken?
You can choose an alternative domain name, or if you feel that you have a right to the unavailable domain name, you could follow the domain dispute policy and try to acquire that particular domain name.
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How long does it take to register a domain name?
The domain registration is completed as soon as instaxs receives the completed registration form and payment. The registration process takes minutes. A confirmation e-mail is sent to the domain name's administrative and billing contacts with the details of the domain registration.
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How do I sell/give/transfer my domain name?
In order to change the owner of a domain name you need to complete a Registrant Transfer. instaxs has an easy automated Registrant Transfer system and you can use it through your One Click Domain Manager. The new Registrant must have (or must create) a instaxs customer account to receive the domain.
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How do I modify an existing domain name record?
You can update contact names for administrative contact, billing contact or technical contact, the registrant address, e-mail address, phone number and fax number by logging in to the your domain control panel.
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My domain name is about to expire. How do I renew it?
If you registered your domain name through instaxs, you may renew it through your Domain management control panel using the Client Login and Password.
If you registered your domain through one of our partners such as an ISP, web host provider, or business, they should have domain renewal capabilities on their web site. If they don't, please contact them to find out about their renewal process.
That said, if you have not renewed your domain name 15 days prior to expiration, instaxs will contact you with a reminder notice and a renewal link will be placed on our web site at the client login area.
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How do I change my domain name server (DNS) information?
If your domain name is registered through instaxs, you can login to your Domain management control panel to modify the name server information for your domain name at any time.
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I have misspelled my domain name. How do I go about getting it corrected?
Unfortunately, once a domain name is registered, it can not be altered, including spelling corrections. An alternative is to register the correctly spelled domain name and forward the incorrect one to your correct one. This will allow your customers can still find you even if they make the same mistake.
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When I register my domain name with instaxs, who actually owns it?
Unlike some Registrars, when you register your domain name with instaxs, the Registrant that you listed on the order form is considered the legal holder of the domain name for the duration of the current registration term. instaxs has no interest in owning your domain name(s). If we wanted them, we would have registered them already!
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Do I have to have a web page now that I have a domain name?
Domain name registration is simply a name reservation service, and you are not required to do anything with your domain name. You may wish to simply reserve it, forward e-mail through it, or construct a web site. It is completely up to you.
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Who do I contact about the charges for my domain name?
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What is a domain redemption?
A domain redemption is a service that enables the original registrants (domain name holders) to redeem a deleted name. The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) requires gTLD Registries to provide such services. The registrant must act IMMEDIATELY if he or she wants to keep the name.
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How long is the Redemption Grace Period?
The Redemption Grace Periods commences the moment the domain is explicitly deleted by the Registrar and lasts for a thirty (30) day period or until the domian is redeemed.
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Do all TLDs have redemption periods?
Currently, the following TLDs have Redemption Grace Periods com, net, org, info, biz, us.
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How do I redeem my domain?
To redeem your domain, please Login in your domain management control panel and follow the instructions. If you have any questions, please contact support@instaxs.com
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Why does it cost more to redeem a domain rather than renewing a domain?
The Registries charge a premium cost for the redemption service and also require manual reports to be submitted for each redemption request. This results in a higher service cost.
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Why do I need a .com domain name?
A .com domain name gives your business an online advantage. - Competitiveness - A .com domain name is one of the most popular across many geographies and industries.Â
- Reputation - Many of the biggest and best corporations around the world use and promote their Web sites with a .com extension.
- Creates a positive perception - A .com domain name suggests that you are serious about doing business and lends credibility.Â
- Establishes longevity - .com is one of the oldest extensions and suggests a well-established presence on the Internet.
Quite simply, a .com domain name offers you the best option because it provides instant recognition, visibility and credibility for your brand online, both in India and globally. A .com is appropriate for businesses of all sizes and it is the most widely used domain name extension around the world. You can also use the domain name to create a customized and professional electronic mail address (yourname@yourcompany.com).
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Do I need a .com domain if I already have another local domain?
The .com domain complements your local domain for a complete strategy on the Web, as it directs traffic to your web site and can be used to place the mark or name of your company on the Internet.
Whether you plan to establish relationships with local, regional or international companies, the .com domain can help with your visibility in all of these areas
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| Domain/Registrar Transfers
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What is a registrar transfer?
A registrar transfer is the act of moving a domain name from one domain registrar to another. For example, you might move your domain name from your current registrar to instaxs to take advantage of our stability, free web page or customer support. Transferring registrars will not affect your e-mail or existing web site in any way.
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What is a domain name registrar?
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What are the benefits of transferring my domain(s) to instaxs?
Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy by switching to instaxs:
* e-mail forwarding
* Domain forwarding
* 24/7 toll-free customer support
* A full year will be added to your current registration term (total term not to exceed 10 years) upon transfer
* Real-time domain manager allows you to easily manage your domain names online
* Access to the latest top level domains, from .com to .biz
* Knowledge that you are with an authorized, ICANN-accredited domain registrar
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How do I transfer my domain name to instaxs?
All you need is to visit instaxs.com web site and follow the easy process to tranfer your domain to instaxs followed by approval from the administrative contact for the domain name (on file with the current registrar).
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What happens after I've submitted my request?
Once we have received your transfer request, an e-mail is sent to the administrative contact to authorize the transfer request. In the interest of security, each authorization request is completed by logging into a secure web page using a unique order number and password.
If you do not have access to the administrative e-mail address, be sure to change the e-mail contact before initiating a transfer request. The transfer MUST be authorized by the administrative contact.
The next steps
* Once the request has been confirmed, instaxs processes the transfer request by contacting the registry.
* The registry then notifies your current registrar of the transfer request.
* The current registrar is given five days to grant or deny the transfer request.
* If no response is received within the five-day period, the transfer request is granted to instaxs.
* The current registrar may request additional confirmation from you. Please reply to any such requests promptly to ensure the completion of the transfer.
* The transfer process takes five to 10 calendar days to be completed.
* Once your domain is successfully transferred, we send you notification by e-mail.
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What are the guidelines for transferring registrars?
* All top level domain names can be transferred to instaxs through our automated service.
* The domain name(s) undergoing the transfer cannot currently be involved in a dispute or on registry lock.
* Your domain name must have been registered for at least 60 days with your current registrar.
* You must ensure that either the administrative contact replies to the confirmation request sent to the e-mail address on file with the current domain registrar.
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What types of domains can you transfer?
You can transfer most global top level domains including .com, net, .org, .net, .biz, .info, .in and more.
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How long does the registrar transfer process take to complete?
Once you have initiated and confirmed the registrar transfer, the transfer process takes approximately 5 to 10 calendar days to be completed. Be aware that transfers require the co-operation of both registrars, so complications can delay (or even prevent) the transfer from completing.
Will there be any disruption to my web site or e-mail when I transfer registrars? No. Your web site and e-mail services will not be affected. The transfer does not affect the DNS information, associated with a domain name at the time of transfer. You may modify the DNS after your domain name has been successfully transferred to instaxs.
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Can a registrar transfer request be rejected?
Your current registrar has the ability to reject a domain name transfer request initiated by instaxs in the following situations:
* The transfer request was initiated within the first 60 days of the original registration date.
* A dispute over the domain name.
* A pending bankruptcy of the domain name holder.
* A dispute over the identity of the domain name holder.
* The discretion of the registrar
* The domain is close to its expiry date
You will be notified via e-mail in the event that your domain name cannot be transferred due to one of the above reasons.
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Where can I view the current status of my registrar transfer request?
Once you have submitted the registrar transfer form, you will receive an e-mail with a link, an order number and Access Key so you can track the status of your transfer request.
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What are the benefits of locking my domains and how do I manage this security feature?
All newly registered .com, .net, and .org domains are placed in a "Registrar Lock" status to prevent any unauthorized registrar and registrant transfers. A locked domain will not effect any services or modifications related to your domain name other than the ability for the domain to be transferred to another registrar. This additional security feature can be easily managed through the Domain management control interface. Simply log in, and click on the "Domain Lock Status" link. You can turn the security feature on and off using this interface.
Please Note: An unlocked domain is susceptible to "Domain Highjacking" where another entity can transfer your domain and claim full title and control, resulting in a loss of ownership and services for your domain."
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What is an Authorization Code?
A domain name Authorization Code is a 6 to 16 character code assigned to domain names as an added security measure, to prevent unauthorized transfers. The authorization code is unique to each domain name and is assigned by the Registrar when the domain name is registered. Authorization codes must be provided during the transfer authorization process at the gaining Registrar. The Authorization Code is needed to transfer .com, .net, .org, .biz, .info, .in domain names. The Authorization Code is also known as an "Auth Code," "Auth Info Code," or "EPP Password."
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How to I get my Authorization Code?
To obtain the Authorization Code for a specific domain, simply log in to the Domain management control panel, select the domain and view the domain summary report. The Authorization Code will be included in the summary.
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Mailer function supported by our Linux Hosting Server
First, download phpMailer from http://phpmailer.sourceforge.net , then unzip the archive and upload the resulting 'phpmailer' folder into your wwwroot.
In this case there is a basic HTML file that makes up a feedback form:
<form method="post" action="email.php">
Email: <input name="email" type="text" /><br />
Message:<br />
<textarea name="message" rows="15" cols="40">
</textarea><br />
<input type="submit" />
</form>
first you will need to use php's require() function to include the class files that you've downloaded:
<?php
require("phpmailer/class.phpmailer.php");
$mail = new PHPMailer();
?>
Note that the require path should reflect the location of the phpmailer files that you uploaded! Now, your actual mailing script in this case would end up looking like my example below:
<?php
require("phpmailer/class.phpmailer.php");
$mail = new PHPMailer();
$mail->IsSMTP();
$mail->Host = "localhost";
$mail->From = "your@emailaddress.com";
$mail->FromName = "Your Name";
$mail->AddAddress("recipient_1@domain.com");
$mail->AddAddress("recipient_2@domain.com");
$mail->SMTPAuth = "true";
$mail->Username = "your@emailaddress";
$mail->Password = "yourpassword";
$mail->Port = "25";
$mail->Subject = "Feedback form results";
$mail->Body = $message;
$mail->WordWrap = 50;
if(!$mail->Send())
{
echo 'Message was not sent.';
echo 'Mailer error: ' . $mail->ErrorInfo;
}
else
{
echo 'Thank you for your feedback.';
}
$email = $_REQUEST['email'] ;
$message = $_REQUEST['message'] ;
?>
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| Window Hosting
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