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Domain Registration/Transfer

What is a subdomain?
A subdomain appears as follows: www.mycompany.com/sports/.
A subdomain is basically a subdirectory or folder created under the primary Domain account which is a fully operating Web site with its own username and password and account. The main benefit of a subdomain is that it doesn't require domain name registration and fees that are associated with a full Domain Name.

What are domain name pointers? Do you support them?

A Domain Name Pointer is a Domain Name that redirects a web site visitor to another Web location, so that your site could have two names, for instance - hostingabc.com and hostingabc.net. This means that whichever name one types into a browser, one will see the same single site in the browser.

What is Hosting Host NIC handle?

Please contact our support team to obtain our NIC handle for your web account. support@hostinghost.com

Can Hosting Host take care of my domain registration?
Yes! You may have a domain name, yourdomain.com, reserved for yourself or your company. When signing up for our web hosting service you may request that Hosting Host register your domain name.

Can Hosting Host take care of my domain transfer?
Hosting Host is happy to assist our customers in transfering your domain name to our servers. If you are having trouble transfering your domain name to us, please send our support team an email and we will be glad to help you..

Can Hosting Host register and host International domain names?
Yes! Hosting Host can register your domain with any valid extension. All domain names will work with Hosting Host web hosting accounts.

How much is domain registration?
Hosting Host may register your domain for $15.00/year, Network Solutions charges $35.00/year. If you would like us to register your domain please send us an email to support@hostinghost.com

How long does it take before my domain name is active?
Generally it takes between 24 and 72 hours. Once your domain name has been registered (or transferred, if applicable), Internet providers around the world must update their records to reflect the new site's location. This process, sometimes called replication, takes place for all domain name registrations or transfers.

How do I know my domain registration/transfer has gone through?
We will email you if we set it up or you may also find out if your domain has been transfered by doing a "whois" on your domain. Point your browser to whois looku enter your domain name in the text bax, once it does the lookup scroll to the bottom and you will see the new DNS name server information.