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What is a Domain Name?
A Domain Name is simply an address or location on the Internet that is Human Friendly. Technically speaking, a Domain Name is an alias for an Internet Protocol (IP) Address. The IP address for this web site is: 208.146.240.204 which is not as easy to remember as our Domain Name: thednsplace.com
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Domain Names can be up to 63 characters long (plus the TLD extension, ie., .com, .net, or .org) and can contain letters, digits, and hyphens. (Names can not start or end with a hyphen.)
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Note: In the past Domain Names could only be up to 26 characters. There are some older browsers and other software that do not support the new longer Domain Names.

What is the difference between .COM, .NET, and .ORG?
.COM, .NET, and .ORG are know as Top Level Domains (TLDs). In the past there were restrictions on who could register a (1st level) Domain Name under each of these TLDs. There are still restrictions with the .edu, .gov, and .mil TLDs but anyone may register a Domain Name under .COM, .NET, and .ORG In fact, most people grab all three TLDs for their Domain Name. Typically the three TLDs are as follows:

.COM - For Commercial Organizations

.NET - For Network Providers

.ORG - For Non-Profit Organizations

What about other top level domains?

You can now register the following other Top Level Domains with The DNS Place:

.ca
.co.uk
.org.uk

How do I register a Domain Name?
The first step is to check that the name you want is available. Then you need to fill out a simple online form then submit the form. Complete instructions are included on the form.

What happens to my application after I submit it?
First, our server reviews the application data for errors. Then billing is done (via a secure SSL connection with our bank.) Last, the Domain Name application data is passed on to SRS (Shared Registration System) which is where all .COM, .NET, and .ORG Domain Names are officially registered.
Note: The billing data you provide is not passed on to SRS. We do our own billing and the data you provide us is used for billing purposes only.

How long will the registration process take?
Once you have submitted your Domain Name application, your Domain Name is registered. There is no delay what-so-ever! Note however that it may take up to 24 hours for your new Domain Name to be added to the Root Name Servers. (They are updated once daily.)

Why doesn't my Domain Name show up in WhoIs?
Each company that registers Domain Names is responsible for their own Whois service. Some only list domains that they have registered. We recommend that you use our complete Whois look up service.

How much does it cost to register a Domain Name?
That depends on which company you choose to register your Domain Name with. Many add extra fees to their advertised prices - some unscrupulous companies even advertise that it is free but upon reading the fine print at their web sites you'll find that they do not understand what the word free means - and their fees tend to be the largest.
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Here at The DNS Place your total, full-inclusive cost is $20 - COMPLETE! There are NO other fees, period! You can even save more money by pre-paying for up to ten years. Click Here to see full Pricing and multi-year discounts.

What is meant by Domain Name Parking?
In order to register a Domain Name you must provide Primary and Secondary Name Server information. There are a lot of reasons why you may not be ready with that data at the time you register your Domain Name, so we provide free Domain Name Parking. In other words, we let you park your new Domain on our Name Servers. This will provide the necessary DNS that is required to register a Domain Name - however the Domain Name will not be reachable via web browsers nor can it be used for email. If you need this, view our Web Hosting Site for details and pricing.

Do you provide web site hosting and web site design services?
Of course. Our Parent Company is a full service Web Hosting Provider and Colocation Provider. You can visit our site on the Web at: www.hostdrive.com Pricing starts as low as $9.95/mo.

Where can I find the Agreements for .com, .net, and .org Registrations?
 
For .com, .net, and .org Registrations
Where can I find the Agreements, Rules and Conditions for .co.uk and .org.uk Registrations?

For .co.uk and .org.uk Registrations

 

Where can I find the Agreements, Rules and Conditions for .info and .biz Registrations?

For .info and .biz Registrations

For .info Registrations
For .biz Registrations