What is a Domain Name? How do I move a Domain Name? How do I register a Domain Name? How long does it take for my Domain Name to be available on the Internet? Do I own the Domain Name that I register? How much does a Domain Name Cost? What is a NIC handle? What extension can I have on the end of my Domain Name? Will InterNIC bill me directly? What is a Domain Name? A Domain Name is an alias name that points to an IP Address. For example, when someone wants to find your web site on the Internet, they can enter www.yourname.com instead of 208.165.64.100. How do I move a Domain Name? I. Go to   http://www.networksolutions.com/cgi-bin/makechanges/domain.mod  and fill out the online form. A. Enter Your E-mail Address and Domain Name. If your E-mail address is the same as the Admin Contact's E-mail address for your domain name, you can send an Ack in the InterNIC verification E-mail message and they will (should) move your domain name. B. Select "Modify Existing Domain." C. Follow the instructions and use the following:     1. Use the NIC Handle "HO4485-ORG" for            the Technical Contact      2. Use the following nameservers:           a. NS.DOMAINNAMESERVERS.NET               208.165.79.2           b. NS2.DOMAINNAMESERVERS.NET               208.165.69.1 II. When you receive the filled out InterNIC form, send it to: hostmaster@internic.net. III. When you receive the NIC Tracking Number back from the InterNIC, you can begin your transfer. IV. If you have e-mail access to the Admin Contact for your domain name, you must send the InterNIC the proper acknowledgement (Ack) that you agree.   Just follow the Instructions on this second e-mail message that you receive from the InterNIC about your site. Otherwise you will have to send a fax to the InterNIC.  If you are a company, you will have to send the fax on company letterhead and include your signature, your title as an officer of the company, and your InterNIC tracking number.  If you are an individual, you will have to send a copy of your drivers license, your signature, and your InterNIC tracking number.       The fax should read something like this: Dear InterNIC, Please move my domain name as requested in tracking number NIC-YYMMDD.##### (<--insert your tracking number here).  I need this move done quickly and would appreciate your prompt attention. Sincerely, (<--insert your name, signature, and title here) V. It is important that you call the InterNIC an hour or so after sending the fax or a few hours after sending the e-mail request. Internic Contact Information: Phone: 703-742-4777 Fax:     703-742-9552 How do I register a Domain Name? I. Go to http://www.networksolutions.com and fill out the online form. A. Check Availability by going to"Get a Web Address or search our database for availability." B. Select "New Registration" C. Follow the instructions and use the following:     1. Use the NIC Handle "HO4485-ORG" for the          Technical Contact      2. Use the following nameservers:           a. NS.DOMAINNAMESERVERS.NET               208.165.79.2           b. NS2.DOMAINNAMESERVERS.NET               208.165.69.1 II. When you receive the filled out InterNIC form, send it to:   hostmaster@internic.net. How long does it take for my Domain Name to be visible on the Internet? It usually takes about 3 to 4 business days before your domain name is visible to the Internet at-large.  This time may vary depending upon the amount of domains that the InterNIC must process during that time.  The Internic controls all domain name registrations and if you wish to expidite your registration or transfer, you can fax your request to them at: (703) 742-9552.  You can also send an email to billing@stonedom.com and we will work with our Internic contacts to expidite your domain name registration or transfer.   Once the Internic shows that your domain name has been transfered to point to us, it can take an additional 1 to 2 days for the domain name to be recognized by the Internet at-large because the domain name may be cached with an old IP Address at the ISP level. If you use your site's IP Address instead of the domian name, you can setup and view your site immediately on our servers. Do I own the Domain Name that I register? Yes, You are the owner of your own Domain Name.  You are the Administrative and Billing Contact for this site.  The Administrative Contact is the only person that can change the Domain Name information. How much does a Domain Name Cost? The InterNIC (Network Solutions) will send you an invoice for $70 for the first two years of registration.  You are required to pay this bill to guarantee that your Domain Name is operational. You will be charged $35 for every year thereafter. What is a NIC Handle? A NIC Handle is a code that InterNIC uses to uniquely identify people with Domain Names. What extension can I have on the end of my Domain Name? The most common domain name extensions are com, net, and org. The most common extension is the .com.  If that domain is not available, you can use net or org. InterNIC requires you to have an existing email account through a local Internet Service Provider. Also, you need to have a server in which to put your domain name.  Always make sure that your domain name is available before trying to register that name. Will InterNIC bill me directly? Yes, the InterNIC will bill you at the address or e-mail address you specify on the registration form as the billing contact. Send Mail to support@stonedom.com for Web Site Assistance.