:: Domain Name Registration
FAQ about .COM and .NET Domain Names
Here are some questions and answers relative to
.COM and .NET Domain Names.
Who is the registry for .COM and .NET domain names?
The .COM and .NET domains are currently administered in the
United States by VeriSign Global Registry Services.
What is a .COM or .NET domain name and why should I have one?
The .COM and .NET Top Level Domains - TLD are considered
global TLDs - gTLDs. They are not affiliated with any country, and
are open for registration to the general public. The .COM and .NET domains are administered through the VeriSign Global Registry
Services. The following are suggested uses for the TLDs:
However, many companies and individuals register all of the
extensions to protect their names and to avoid confusion with other
companies and organizations.
Are there any restrictions relating to who can register a .COM or .NET domain name?
There are no general restrictions relating to who can register a
.COM or .NET domain name.
How long does the .COM or .NET registration process take?
Once you have submitted your registration through
www.supralink.com,
your .COM or .NET domain name is immediately submitted to the
Shared Registration System. If the submission is successful, your
domain name will appear as 'Taken' if anyone else attempts to
register the same domain name. In addition, a Whois record
containing the Contact Information associated with your domain name
is typically created immediately after this successful submission to
the SRS - Shared Registration System. Please allow 48 - 72 hours,
standard Internet propagation time, for the domain name to be
accessible via the Internet.
How long is the registration term for a .COM or .NET domain
name?
You may choose to register your .COM or .NET domain name for
a term of 1, 2, 3, 5 or 10 years.
How long is the renewal term for a .COM or .NET domain name?
You will be able to renew your .COM or .NET domain name for a
term of 1, 2, 3 or 5 years up to a maximum of 10 years.
Will my
.COM or .NET registration information be publicly available?
Yes, information about who is responsible for domain names is
publicly available to allow rapid resolution
of technical problems and help to permit enforcement of consumer
protection, trademark, and other laws. This domain information is
available to the public on the SupraLink domain name
Whois search.
What are valid characters for a
.COM or .NET domain name and how long can it
be?
Valid characters include letters, numbers and hyphens. A hyphen may
not begin or end a domain name. Spaces and special characters are
not permitted in a domain name.
For example:
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supralink.com = Valid
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supra-link.com = Valid
-
-supralink.com = Not valid
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supralink-.com = Not Valid
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supra *@+link.com = Not valid
How much does it cost to register a
.COM or .NET domain name?
SupraLink offers several different prices depending of the term of
registration you as the Registrant chooses. Please check our
Domain Name Pricing Page for a
detailed list of prices.
Help and Support
Our domain name management systems,
additional services and customer support
provide you with exceptional value.
If you require further information or need help, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our goal is to give full satisfaction to our customers.
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