How do domain names work?
A domain name works like an address forwarding service.
All of your Web site content sits on a computer with a unique address. This is called an IP address. An IP address is made up of a series of numbers, such as 123.23.234.45. Your domain name directs visitors to your site using this IP address.
We use domain names instead of IP addresses because most people find it easier to remember a name rather than a series of numbers.
What is a Domain Name Server (DNS) and how does it work?
The Domain Name System (DNS) is a distributed Internet directory service. DNS is used mostly to translate between domain names and IP addresses, and to control email delivery. Most internet services rely on DNS to work. If DNS fails or is too slow, web sites cannot be located and email delivery stalls. The DNS system consists of three components: DNS data (called resource records), servers (called name servers), and Internet protocols for fetching data from the servers.
What are DNS records?
The DNS (Domain Name System) records control the functionality of domain names. Each registered domain name has a DNS record. The DNS record is made of sub records including MX, A, and CNAME.You can manage the DNS records for your domain name by clicking on 'manage domain name' on the Account(s) Summary page. Click on 'edit' below the respective records to independently edit your MX, A, and CNAME records.
What is a host name?
A host name is an Internet address or domain name with a prefix. For example, the host name of the domain name "yourdomainname.com" is "example.yourdomainname.com."
If I register a domain from you, will I be listed as its registrant?
Any public domain registration that you register through us will have your name as the registrant, just as if you had registered it through any other ICANN certified Registrar like Network Solutions/Verisign or Register.com. You will be able to change all four contact fields for the domain whenever you want. You can change the name servers for your domain or use the domain to register your own name servers.
We do not charge for any of these services. You are free to work with your domain however and whenever you want to.
