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According To InterNIC:
- Domain names are the familiar, easy to remember
names for computers on the
Internet (such as internic.net). They correspond
to a series of numbers (called Internet
Protocol numbers) that serve as routing addresses
on the Internet. Domain names are used generally
as a convenient way of locating information and reaching
others on the Internet.
- Personally:
- Domains names make communication
and/or business on the Internet happen easily.
One domain name is not just a name for computers on
the Internet. A domain name can be taken with you
to any machine or any hosting company in the world,
and they are available anywhere in the world. Domain
names can be used for more than just email and web
sites. They can be linked to any service that is available
on the Internet (remote connections, Internet Relay
Chat, databases etc.). Without domain names and
domain name servers we would have to remember
numbers instead of names, making communicating
with one another more difficult.
> Who owns the Domain Name I register?
As the registrant,
you own the domain name for a duration of time that
you have purchased through the registrar. At the end of
that duration of time you can renew the domain for a duration
of time that you and the registrar determine.
> How much does it cost to own a Domain Name?
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Prices vary
from registrar to registrar. They range from a dollar
to thirty-five dollars per year for a new domain
name. Domain names already purchased by people that
are for sale can cost anywhere from a dollar to
several thousands of dollars and up.
- Please consult a register for exact pricing. List of
accredited registers, www.icann.org/registrars/accredited-list.html
> How long
does it take to register a Domain Name?
Depending on the registrars process ten minutes to a couple
of hours including phone hold time.
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