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What is a name server?

A name server is a program that listens for and answers requests for domain name information. When i ...

What is a domain name?

Similar to how your house address indicates where you live in the world, a domain name indicates whe ...

The easiest (and cheapest) way to prevent most cybersquatting is to register a few basic variations of your company name before the damage is done.

Isn't this going to get expensive? Registering protective domain names is now becoming a necessary a ...

What if I misspelled my domain name?

Be VERY careful when registering your domain name. Once you purchase your domain, the order is non-r ...

How do I register a domain name?

The registrar you choose will ask you to provide various contact and technical information that make ...

What are country code top-level domains?

A country code top-level domain (ccTLD) is a top-level domain name that is used to define the domain ...

Someone else has registered my company's name as a domain name. What is the process for resolving my complaint?

All ICANN-accredited registrars follow a uniform dispute resolution policy. Under that policy, dispu ...

Can I transfer the name to another domain name registrar if I am not satisfied with the service of my current provider?

Yes. You always have this right. You will need to follow the instructions provided from the new regi ...

How can I protect my domain name against potential trademark disputes?

One way to avoid trademark disputes would be to choose the right domain name. You would not want a n ...

What are "top-level domains" (TLDs) and "second-level domains"?

The top-level domain and the second level domain work together to form the Internet address. The sec ...