Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The following is a list of
frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the domain name registration process and
the new competitive registration environment. It is expected that this list will
be updated frequently, so please check back often.
What
is a domain name?
Domain names are the familiar, easy to remember names for computers on the
Internet (such as visiondotcom.com). They correspond to a series of numbers,
called Internet Protocol (IP) 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.
What
does it mean to "register" a domain name?
The Internet
domain name system (DNS) consists of a directory, organized hierarchically, of
all the domain names and their corresponding computers registered to particular
companies and persons using the Internet. When you register a domain name, it
will be associated with the computer on the Internet you designate during the
period the registration is in effect.
How
can I get a domain name in .com, .net or .org?
Domain names ending
with .com .net .org or .com.pk can be registered directly by Vision DOTCOM. Please check that your required
domain name is available. Click to check it.
Will
my name and contact information be publicly available?
Yes.
Information about who is responsible for domain names is publicly available to
allow rapid resolution of technical problems and to permit enforcement of
consumer protection, trademark, and other laws. The registrar will make this
information available to the public.
How
long does a registration last? Can it be renewed?
Each
registrar has the flexibility to offer initial and renewal registrations in
one-year increments, with a total registration period limit of ten years.
How
much does a domain-name registration name cost?
Click here to see the rates.
When
do I have to pay for my domain name?
Before your
domain name becomes active, you must provide a reasonable assurance of payment.
This requirement enhances the availability of domain names by preventing them
from being tied up by persons not intending to pay for registration.
What
are the rules for registration of .net and .org names?
They are the
same as for .com. Traditionally, however, names in .net have been used by
organizations involved in Internet infrastructure activities and .org is
frequently used by not-for-profit organizations.
Are
.com, .net, and .org domain names available for registration on a global basis?
Yes. The
.com, .net, and .org domains are available for registration by Internet users
across the globe.
I've
seen domain names ending with two-letter combinations, like .uk. What are the
rules for registering in these domains?
Two letter
domains, such as .uk, .de and .jp (for example), are called country code top
level domains (ccTLDs) and correspond to a country, territory, or other
geographic location. The rules and policies for registering domain names in the
ccTLDs vary significantly and some are reserved for use by citizens of the
corresponding country. If you are interested in the specific company's domain
name click here
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