.AU Domain Registration Process Australia FAQ - What is the first step of the registration process?
- You must first check to make sure that the domain name you want is available. You can do this by using our search application or a Whois application.
- Can I get a "rushed" domain name registration?
- No. Domain names are registered on a first-come, first-served basis.
- How do I get my own domain name and start using it?
- To get your own domain name up and running, you need to:
* Register your domain name through a101Domain accredited registrar or their reseller.
* Arrange for your domain name to be "hosted". A hosting service provides a location (a server somewhere, connected to the internet) for your web site. Your existing Internet Service Provider (ISP), other ISPs, or a "webhosting" service can host your domain name. 101domain can also provide this service. Some registrars and resellers also include hosting as part of their domain name service. Shop around for the service that best suits you. Unlike a domain name that is part of your ISPs domain, your own domain name will be "portable," which means that your web site can reside on a server in Australia, or you can move it overseas. The domain name system (DNS) files must be kept up-to-date with the current address, otherwise, when your customer types your web address into their browser, it wont be able to find your web site.
* Finally, create your web page and set up your email addresses. You can do this yourself, or your registrar, reseller, ISP, or someone else can handle it for you.
- How do I renew my domain name?
- Before your domain name is due to expire, your registrar of record (or the reseller you normally deal with) will send you a renewal notice. You cannot renew your domain name more than 90 days before the expiry date. Your registrar of record (or the reseller you deal with) will process the renewal for you.
Please note that you do not have to renew your domain name through your original registrar or reseller. You can choose to transfer to another registrar or reseller. Renewal fees may vary between registrars and resellers. You should shop around for the service offering that best suits you.
If you fail to renew your domain name before the expiry date, it will be held in "pending delete" status for 14 days, and will then be randomly dropped from the registry within 7 days.
Source: www.aunic.net/
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