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What is the WHOIS database?
The WHOIS is a database that is maintained by a registry which provides information about domain name registration and ownership. It includes information about the domain registrant, such as their name, organisation, email address, phone number, address, and the dates of domain creation and expiration. (more…)
What is DNS?
DNS or the Domain Name System is a hierarchical distributed naming system for locations on the internet. In basic terms it is like the phonebook for the internet. (more…)
What is the difference between a registry, registrar and registrant?
A registry is the organisation that manages any particular TLD extension. A registrar is a company that registers a domain name for a registrant. A registrant is the owner of a domain name. (more…)
What are the different types of TLDs?
Typically there are 3 common referenced TLD types. These are gTLDs (Generic TLDs), ccTLDs (Country Code TLDs), and new gTLDs (New Generic TLDs). (more…)
What is a domain name?
For those that have never ventured into the mysterious world of domain names it can be a confusing and daunting place to step foot into for the first time. Why are there so many different extensions? What do they mean? Which TLDs are best to choose? Why does the pricing vary? How do you register a domain? How do you make website or email work on a domain? (more…)
