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Frequently Asked Questions
We have compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions (FAQ) regarding Domain Names.
If you have any questions not covered within this section please do not hesitate to contact us.
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What is a domain name?
A domain name is an address on the internet (easy to remember names for computers on the Internet ),
your own piece of cyber real estate. With a domain name you can provide all internet services
including email, website hosting, ftp, telnet and dial-up access.
They correspond to a series of numbers (called Internet Protocol [IP] numbers) that serve as routing
addresses on the Internet. Domain names are used generally as a convenient way of locating information
and reaching others on the Internet.
Why do I need a domain name?
The Domain Name System (DNS) serves as the addressing system on the Internet, in a similar fashion
as the postal or telephone systems do in the real world. Without a postal address or a phone/fax
number, a company may as well be invisible. So too on the net, without an Internet address
(IP), a business (or any other cyber entity) not only can't be found on the net, it can't exist on
the net. It is also a issue of branding.
What characters can I use in a domain?
You are limited to using alpha-numeric characters, and the hyphen (and the hyphen can't be the
first or last character of the domain).
How long can a domain name be?
Until the Fall of 1999, a domain name was limited to 22 characters, but the rules have changed to
allow domains with 63 characters.
Once you buy a domain, do you own it forever?
No, you are basically "renting" the domain. Most registrars have a minimum one to two year registration
period, though some are offering variable registration periods now. Once the initial period is over,
you will pay a "maintenance fee" to keep the domain. If you fail to pay it, you relinquish the domain,
and becomes available for others to buy.
What Does eDomainManager.com charge for Domain Registration?
We charge $10.95 per year for domain registration.
Can I register a domain with eDomainManager.com, and have the domain point to alternate name servers?
Yes. Just
register your domain
name here and fill in different name servers on the order form.
If I buy a domain before the company that owns the trademark/copyright for that domain buys
it, can I sell it to them?
No. The passage of an anti-cybersquatting law has made this an act that will get you an invitation
to a court appearance. You must relinquish the domain to the rightful trademark/copyright owner
upon their request, or prepare to present your reasons for rightful ownership of the domain to
the court.
I changed my mind about the domain name that I registered. Is it too late to change it?
No. Once you register a domain name, you cannot "un-register" it. If you find that the domain
name you chose no longer suits your business or personal needs, you should register another
domain name. The domain name you originally registered will continue to be registered to you
until the end of the registration period. Registration and re-registration fees are non-refundable.
Do I have to pay for a domain up front, or can I be billed?
Yes. Until recently, interNIC allowed folks to be billed for domains, but that resulted in too
much domain speculation. Now they, and most other registrars, have implimented a "pay up front"
system of registration.
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Getting Started
