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 Are a URL and a domain name the same thing?

A domain name is often confused with a URL, but they are different things. URL stands for...

 How can I Find my Domain Password/EPP Key or AuthCode

Overview Your domain password is a unique character code assign to a domain name. It is designed...

 How can I Update my Registrant, Admin, Billing or Technical domain contact

Overview This article explains how to add, edit or remove a domain name registrant,...

 How can I Update my domain Contact Details

Overview The Admin Panel allows your to maintain your account information, we use this...

 How do I Change the Ownership of my .au Domain Name

A registrant name change is the process of transferring the ownership of a domain name ending in...

 How do I create a new customer account and register a domain?

How do I create a new customer account? Go to http://www.shoppingwebsites.com.au and select...

 How do I renew my domain name?

How do I renew my domain name? Remember that domain and hosting accounts are two distinct...

 How to Transfer a Domain Name

How to Transfer a Domain Name     Overview This article provides you with the steps to...

 I don't understand the difference between a domain, a website and a web host.

We like to use the "Car / Garage / Main Roads Department MRD" analogy. Your domain is like the...

 ICANN Whois information validation process

The biggest change for gTLD domain owners is the Whois information validation process. ICANN has...

 What are your nameservers?

In order to properly use a domain name with our servers, its nameservers will need to be set to...

 What do I need to register a .au domain name?

According to auDA's regulations, .com.au or .net.au domains may only be registered to Australian...

 What do I need to register a .com domain name?

Generally, there are no restrictions on who can register .com domains and the period of...

 What do email addresses have to do with domains?

Email relies on domain names to work. Once you have a domain name, it is short work to create...

 What domain name should I register?

When choosing a domain name for your business you need to consider your geographical area of...

 What happens if my domain name registration expires?

Domain names that are no longer in use with registration that has been allowed to lapse are...

 What if the domain name I want is already taken?

If the name you would like has already been registered by another company, you will want to be...

 What is a domain name?

Your domain name is a key part of your online address, and is what your visitors will use to find...

 What is the difference between domain registration and web hosting?

Registering your domain gives you sole ownership and rights to the name of your site. No one else...

 Why do you need a domain name?

Much like a physical address a domain name serves two main purposes. The first is as the address...