What does domain search do?
Domain search is used to check whether your website name can be registered. You can narrow or broaden the scope of your search with our domain search tool at the top of the page. The listed results allow you to see different alternatives according to the appropriate extensions. When you decide, you can start the process of getting your domain name with the REGISTER button.
How is domain registration done?
When you check the availability of the domain you want to register through domain search or domain name inquiry, also known as domain search, you will see a list with transfer or registration options. The green box that says +REGISTER next to the domain names listed as a result of the domain search; indicates that the domain name has not been registered yet. Blue box that says TRANSFER; this means that the domain name has been previously registered by someone else. After clicking the registration button, you can complete the purchase by clicking on the basket in the upper right corner of the page.
What payment methods can I use when buying a domain?
To register a domain, you can easily make your payments via credit card, EFT or PayPal. As soon as your payment process is completed, your domain name registration is complete.
What is domain transfer?
Domain transfer is divided into two as internal transfer and external transfer. An internal transfer is the transfer of a registered domain to a different user within the same registrar. External transfer is the process of transferring the domain from the current registrar to a different domain registrar.
Why should I transfer a domain?
Website owners from time to time their current hosting provider; they usually want to change it for reasons such as slow loading of their sites or other companies offering more powerful hardware and affordable prices. This process entails the transfer of domains for one-stop management of domain and hosting components.
Why should I transfer my domain to DCHost?
DCHost, the international registrar with ICANN accreditation, does not charge for DNS update, WHOIS obfuscation, domain forwarding, internal transfer, transfer lock. You will not encounter surprise fees for your domain name registration and transfer transactions. The quality of our services; It results from the meticulous follow-up of digital transformations and the offering of the highest performance hardware at the most affordable prices.
How to transfer a domain?
Before starting the transfer, the domain's transfer lock must be unlocked and the transfer code, which acts as a bridge between your current registrar and the new company, must be obtained. You can start the transfer by typing the domain you want to transfer into the domain search tool above and entering this code on the page that opens with the transfer button. Except for the first 60 days of registration, domain names can be moved from one registrar to another.
Can the transfer be made when there is one week before the domain renewal date?
Yes. In order to prevent any disruptions that may occur during the transfer process, it is recommended to start the transfer process within the last 15 days without waiting for the renewal date to expire.
How can I get the domain transfer code?
You can get the domain transfer code from the management panel of the company where your domain name is registered. If you cannot access the code in this way, contact the current registrar. Registrars are obliged to transmit the transfer code to their users in accordance with ICANN rules.
What is WHOIS information?
WHOIS is a public database where data such as who registered a domain name, date of registration, renewal time of the domain name, and contact information of the owner. WHOIS data; It enables domain name owners to be addressed in combating spam or fraud, copyright theft, and identifying trademark infringement.
Can I hide my WHOIS information?
Yes, you can hide your WHOIS information for free so that it does not appear in the WHOIS query results.
Can I do DNS management, transfer lock and URL forwarding?
Yes. You can list your domain names through the DCHost user panel, and you can easily perform operations such as DNS management, URL forwarding and transfer lock without paying any fee.
How long does it take for my registered domain name to be active?
Your domain name becomes active as soon as you complete your order and make the payment via credit card or PayPal Online Transactions. For payments made by wire transfer EFT, writing your order number in the explanation section will speed up the activation process.
What is a domain extension?
Suffixes such as .com, .net, .gov at the end of domain names whose original function is to summarize the purpose of a website; domain extension or top-level domain (TLD). When registering your domain name, you also need to specify which extension it will be used with. With the domain inquiry process, you can see the extensions you can use with your domain name. More than half of the websites all over the world use .com extension in their domain names. Com is frequently preferred because it is easy to remember because it is popular.
How can I open my website after registering a domain name?
Domain is the address of your site and it is not enough for a website to be live on its own. You need to buy a hosting package for the technical infrastructure service that enables your site to be accessed. hosting; It allows your site files to be hosted on a server and your content to be displayed.
What is a domain?
The domain, also known as the domain name, typed into the address bar of the browser to visit a website is the name you choose for your site. However, domains can do much more than bring internet users to websites: When chosen correctly, domains can facilitate branding, play a role in your site's strong and well-established perception, or serve as a fun, catchy advertisement.
What is domain search?
The process that allows to find out whether a domain name has been registered before is called domain inquiry. You can check the availability of the name you have set for your website with our domain name query tool.
What is ICANN?
ICANN (Internet Corporation of Assigned Names), the most authoritative institution in the field of domain regulation and control, is responsible for the coordination of all domain names in the world. It is important to choose domain registration operators authorized by ICANN in the domain purchase process. The purpose of ICANN is to regulate the domain name registration process and take measures for internet security.
What is domain registration?
Domain or domain name registration; It is to register your website name on yourself so that no one else can use it. Registering a domain name does not mean that the registrant owns it forever: By registering the domain name, you lease the address / of your website for a certain period of time. A domain name for which the renewal fee has not been paid at the end of the said period; it can cause you to lose your site, traffic and effort.
What should be considered when purchasing a domain?
It is recommended that you make sure that your domain name is spelled correctly, that there is no trademark registration belonging to someone else, and that there are no social media accounts with the same name. It is also important to note the renewal date and make sure that your WHOIS information is hidden.<br /> In order for your website to remain live, the contact information you provided at the time of registration must be correct. The ICANN rule on this subject is as follows: “If the domain name registrant knowingly provides false information, fails to update their information within seven days of any change, or fails to respond to an accuracy query within 15 days, the domain name may be suspended or revoked.”
How to buy a domain?
When you check the availability of the domain you want to register via domain name inquiry, you will see a list with transfer or registration options. The green box that says +REGISTER next to the domain names listed as a result of the query; indicates that the domain name has not been registered yet. Blue box that says TRANSFER; this means that the domain name has been previously registered by someone else. After clicking the registration button, you can complete the purchase by clicking on the basket in the upper right corner of the page.
Is it mandatory to buy hosting?
Domain alone is not enough for a website to be live. In order for your website to be viewed by your visitors, you must first decide on the name of your site with the domain name registration, and then purchase a hosting package and rent the server space where your site will be stored. Hosting, which means hosting a website; the content of your website and all its files; It is the service of storing it on a server that is protected to operate uninterruptedly under measures such as cooling – security and has a 24/7 internet connection. By consulting our support team, you can get information about the domain registration process and the type of hosting suitable for your website, or by using our article named <a href="/how-to-setup-web-site/">How to set up a website?</a> You can open your site.
What is TLD?
Suffixes such as .com, .net, .gov at the end of domain names whose original function is to summarize the purpose of a website; domain extension or TLD (top-level domain). When registering your domain name, you also need to specify which extension it will be used with. With the domain inquiry process, you can see the extensions you can use with your domain name. More than half of the websites all over the world use .com extension in their domain names. Com is frequently preferred because it is easy to remember because it is popular.
How are domain prices determined?
The money you pay when you buy a domain name isn't just profit for the company you bought the domain from. All parties involved in the registration and management of a domain name contribute to its final price. The first of these is the ICANN fee applicable to all registrars, the other is the sales price determined by the registrars. In addition to the direct fees for each domain name registration, the additional costs calculated in the domain price are also decisive. For example, for most new TLDs, registrars participate in an auction by paying different amounts. Additionally, some extensions have special requirements and require more specialized support, meaning the expense to manage the extension can be higher, so domains with a specific TLD are more expensive.
Can someone else buy the domain when it expires?
An expired domain name with no renewal fee + late fee paid; it can cause you to lose your site, traffic and effort. There are stages in the life cycle of a domain name: Registerable, Renewed, Expired, Redemption, Pending drop/deletion. Detailed information about these steps <a href="/blog/what-happens-after-domain-expiry/">What Happens After Domains Expire?</ You can find it in our article a>.
