Clients asking “How long will we be offline for?” are always pleased to find out that Hosted.com ensures a seamless transition with no downtime. This is due to the fact that we preload your website and will have all your email addresses and databases ready to go live immediately after the transfer has been completed. Provided we receive full cooperation from your current hosting provider, the transfer process can be completed within a maximum of 7 days. Requirements for a Domain TransferDomain … Read More


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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


The Registrant of a domain name will own the domain, and their details are entered on the domain registration not the ISP’s. Register a Domain | Transfer Domain Whois Lookup | Bulk Domain Registrations | Bulk Domain Transfers Table of Contents
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When you register a domain name with a hosting services company you are not obligated to host your website with them as well. Domain registration and web hosting exist as two separate offerings that give users the flexibility to choose between different service providers. At Hosted.com, we provide free DNS hosting, giving you the flexibility to point your domain to a different hosting provider (not URL) if that’s your preference. Bear in mind, it is not necessary to take out hosting when y… Read More


At Hosted.com, all website hosting plans operate on a fixed annual subscription basis, with renewals occurring on the anniversary date of the initial sign up. Should you be unclear on your hosting choice, please refer to our Knowledgebase What is the Best Hosting Plan for my website. Why a Fixed Annual Subscription? This approach provides customers with a predictable and structured hosting arrangement, offering peace of mind and long-term stability for their online presence. By opting for annua… Read More


Often our clients ask us what are our requirements for their domain to be transferred to us. First and foremost, when it comes to transferring your domain, your ISP (Internet Service Provider) may retain your domain or domain information until your account with them is settled in full. Make sure you have settled any outstanding payments before starting your transfer to Hosted.com. Domain Transfer Requirements To transfer a domain to Hosted.com, please be aware that domains can only be transferr… Read More


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Your hosting plan choice is dependent on the specific requirements of your website, such as disk space, MySQL databases, email addresses, and domains. Also take into account, the scalability of a product, can it accommodate future business expansion, re staffing emails, products, e-commerce, etc. If you are uncertain as to how to tailor your hosting solution to match your needs, then please reach out to our Sales Team for advice. cPanel Web Hosting | Email Hosting | Website Builder | WordPress … Read More


Hosted.com ensures a seamless transition by preloading your website files and having all email addresses ready to go live immediately after the transfer is completed. As long as we receive full cooperation from your current hosting provider, the transfer process can be completed within a maximum of 7 days. Register a Domain | Transfer Domain Whois Lookup | Bulk Domain Registrations | Bulk Domain Transfers
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