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Discover the free and innovative AI Domain Name Generator offered by Hosted.com, a tool specifically crafted to enhance the process of domain name creation. This Artificial Intelligence-driven domain name generator and search tool is set to revolutionize your experience in finding the ideal domain name. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process to find creative domain name ideas tailored to your brand, take the time to discover your perfect domain name, right through to registerin… Read More
Subdomains provide a way to create distinct web addresses under your main domain; this offers you flexibility to organize and structure your online presence. In this tutorial, you will learn how to create a subdomain using the cPanel dashboard, provided to users on one of Hosted.com’s hosting plans. This tutorial assumes you have cPanel and have already logged in. How To Create A Subdomain In cPanelConnecting Your SubdomainAdditional Information:Benefits Of Using Subdomains How To Create A Su… Read More
Knowing how to host a website and getting it online can seem complicated, especially if you haven’t done it before. From registering your domain name to choosing a Web Hosting Plan, creating a professional-looking site, and keeping data safe with an SSL Certificate, this step-by-step guide will show you everything you need to get it done quickly and easily with Hosted.com. 1: Registering Your Domain Name2: Select Your Web Hosting PlancPanel Web HostingEmail Hosting3: Creating Your New Website… Read More
All domain names are valid for a minimum period of 1 year from date of registration. Hosted.com does, however, offer longer registration periods up to a maximum of 10 years. We make it easy to renew a domain name, by ensuring our clients receive timeous renewal notices. This is a fully automated system to ensure that there is plenty of notices to renew the domain name before it expires. As soon as the renewal has been completed, the automatic renewal notices will stop. This tutorial assume… Read More
How long a domain is valid for, is up to the Registrant. At Hosted.com, a registered, or transferred domain is valid for a minimum period of 1 year from the date of registration. Domains can be registered for longer periods at a time, currently the maximum period is 10 years. The Period a Domain is Valid – Registration Periods A domain name is typically registered and valid for one year, although you can choose to register it with Hosted.com from 2 up to 10 years at a time. When you register a … Read More
The role of a Registrar primarily involves interacting directly with the public and facilitating the registration process for domain names. Registrars act as intermediaries, enabling individuals and organizations to acquire and manage their desired domain names. They provide services such as domain name search, registration, renewal, and transfer to the public arena. On the other hand, a Registry plays a distinct role in the domain name ecosystem and they are crucial for maintaining the stabili… Read More
The Whois global database publicly displays all domain registration details, including the domain name, Registrar, name server, contact information, and more. Table of Contents
Additional Information:Whois information includes:Domain Name InformationIP Address InformationAutonomous System (AS) InformationPublic DatabaseContact InformationQuerying Databases ICANN’s WHOIS Policy
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Whois Privacy Additional Information: WHOIS is a widely used internet protocol that … Read More
If your domain is displayed as Not Eligible for Transfer, it means that certain restrictions or conditions are in place that prevent the domain from being transferred to another Registrar. These restrictions can vary depending on various factors such as: The domain’s registration status. The domain extension (TLD). Specific policies or requirements, as set by the domain’s Registry for that domain extension (TLD). Recent domain registration or renewal. A lock imposed by the current Registrar. It… Read More
A domain transfer can typically take between 5 to 7 working days to complete. To ensure a smooth transfer within this timeframe, we require two key elements: accurate information and your current hosting provider’s full cooperation. Kindly provide us with the correct details and remind your hosting provider to assist us promptly, after initiating the transfer process. Transfer Domain | Bulk Domain Transfers Additional Information:Registrant HousekeepingWhat is a domain transfer?How … Read More
Having a .com domain adds that extra international professionalism and is perfect if you are aiming for global commercial recognition, then a .com TLD (Top Level Domain) domain is your go-to choice. Advantages of a .com Domain When taking your business online, there are multiple advantages of having .com domain names for business websites: Easily Identifiable The .com domain is the memorable and easy to remember domain extension. It also tends to be more authoritative and credible in users’ e… Read More