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FAQ about .WS Domain Name
Here are some questions and answers relative to .WS Domain Name.
Who is the registry for .WS domain name?
The country of Western Samoa owns the .WS Top Level Domain. Global
Domains International - GDI is working in cooperation with the
government of Western Samoa as the official registry of the .WS Top
Level Domain.
What is a .WS domain name and why should I have one?
.WS Top Level Domain is 100% globally accessible and it can be
viewed by anyone accessing the Internet from anywhere in the world.
Additionally, everyone regardless of location, has the ability to
register and administer .WS domains. .WS domains work exactly like
.com domains. You should register your .WS extension to protect your
names and to avoid confusion with other companies and organizations.
Are there any restrictions relating to who can register a .WS domain name?
There are no general restrictions relating to who can register a
.WS domain name.
Can I
use my .WS domain name for my email address?
You can use your .WS domain name for anything you want. If you have
your own server, you can treat it like any other domain name and use
it for web, email, ftp, chat or anything.
If you don't have your own server, you can still have your own
domain. SupraLink offers several
optional services in addition to domain name registration, which
allow you to have all the benefits without the huge costs involved
in hosting your own server.
How long is the registration term for a .WS domain
name?
You may choose to register your .WS domain name for
a term of 2, 3, 5 or 10 years.
How long is the renewal term for a .WS domain name?
You will be able to renew your .WS domain name for a
term of 2, 3 or 5 years up to a maximum of 10 years.
Will my
.WS registration information be publicly available?
No, your personal privacy is one of our highest concerns. Your
personal contact information is given out only under the strictly
specified circumstances.
Only under extreme circumstances, such as a legal issue or a
trademark dispute, your address and telephone number will be
disclosed to the disputing party, after they have submitted proof of
identification. Of course, we must disclose any information about
any of our customers if ordered to do so by a court of law.
What are valid characters for a
.WS domain name and how long can it
be?
A .WS domain name may contain a maximum of 63 characters, not
including the .WS suffix. A .WS domain must
contain only ASCII characters, valid characters are alphanumeric
characters (letters A-Z, numerals 0-9) and/or hyphens and
not begin or end with a hyphen.
For example:
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supralink.ws = Valid
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supra-link.ws = Valid
-
-supralink.ws = Not valid
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supralink-.ws = Not Valid
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supra *@+link.ws = Not valid
How much does it cost to register a
.WS 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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