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The person or company ultimately responsible for a product or service purchased from Network Solutions. If you purchase the product or service as an individual, you personally will be considered the Account Holder. If you register as an organization, the organization itself is the Account Holder.
An acknowledgement (approval) from an authorized point of contact for a domain name record, contact record, or host record that a requested modification should be completed. When a modification request is received from a source that is not an authorized contact, the request will be rejected and a message will be sent to the listed contacts asking them to ACK (approve) or NACK (disapprove) the modification.
See also: Contact Modification
Any name servers, aside from the primary and secondary name servers listed on the domain name registration, that will be available to resolve a particular domain name to its corresponding Internet Protocol (IP) number(s).
See also:Name Server Primary Server Secondary Server Service Agreement
The Administrative Contact is an individual authorized to interact with Network Solutions on behalf of the domain name Registrant. The Administrative Contact should be able to answer non-technical questions about the domain name's registration and the domain name Registrant. It is strongly recommended that the Administrative Contact be the Registrant or someone from the Registrant's organization.
See also: Registrant
You can host your domain names on Network Solutions name servers for free. DNS information is not required at the time of registration and the domain name will resolve to our default Standard Under Construction page. At any time, you can enter and make changes to the following records: A, MX for e-mail and CNAME for domain alias.
A process used to verify that those requesting an action are entitled to do so. For example, entering the correct account number and password authorizes you to make changes to your account.
An Authorization Code (also referred to as an Auth Code or an EPP code) provides an extra level of security for the domain name registration. The 6-16 character code is unique for each domain name and is assigned by the registrar at the time the domain name is registered. A confirmation of your authorization code is required by certain registries in order to transfer a domain name. When completing a Change of Registrar Request, you will need to obtain an Authorization Code from the current registrar and provide it to Network Solutions to initiate the domain name transfer request.
The Billing Contact is the person designated to receive the invoice for domain name registration and renewal fees. The Billing Contact should be in a position to ensure prompt payment of fees.
See also: Contact Registration Fee Renewal Fee
Contacts are individuals or groups who represent the Registrant on matters related to the Registrant's domain name. There are three types of contacts: Administrative, Technical, and Billing. The entity listed as the Administrative, Technical, or Billing contact should be the entity best able to answer questions about that particular aspect of the domain name's registration, and should be authorized to represent the domain name Registrant. A contact may be a single person or may be a group or organization where several individuals act in a "role" (e.g., Internet Service Provider Support Center).
See also: Administrative Contact Technical Contact Billing Contact Registrant Authorization
When a web address is deactivated, it can no longer be translated into the numerical addresses used by the network. When deactivated, a web address ceases to function as an Internet address. When a domain name is deactivated, the Domain Name System (DNS) will no longer have the information needed to resolve the domain name to its corresponding Internet Protocol (IP) number(s), effectively disabling the domain name as a tool for locating the related computers or organizations. The domain name record, however, remains in Network Solutions' domain name database.
See also: Zone Zone File Domain Name System (DNS)
The process of removing a domain name and its corresponding record from the Domain Name System (DNS) and the Network Solutions domain name database. A deleted domain name cannot be used to locate computers on the Internet and will be made available for other parties to register on a first-come, first-served basis. A domain name may be deleted at the request of the domain name Registrant, as a result of non-payment of fees, or due to circumstances particular to individual cases.
See also: Domain Name System (DNS) Registrant Registration Fee Renewal Fee
A subset of the total domain name space. A domain represents a level of the hierarchy in the Domain Name Space, and is represented by a domain name. For example, the domain name networksolutions.com represents the second level domain "networksolutions" which is a subset, or sub-domain, of the top-level domain .com. .com is in turn a larger subset of the total Domain Name Space. If you think of the Domain Name Space as a tree, a domain would be analogous to a limb and would encompass all of the branches off of that limb.
See also: Top-level Domain Third Level Domain Domain Name
An addressing construct used for identifying and locating computers on the Internet. Domain names provide a system of easy-to-remember Internet addresses, which can be translated by the Domain Name System (DNS) into the numeric addresses (Internet Protocol (IP) numbers) used by the network. A domain name is hierarchical and often conveys information about the type of entity using the domain name. A domain name is simply a label that represents a subset of the total domain name space. Domain names at the same level of the hierarchy must be unique. Thus, for example, there can be only one .com at the top-level of the hierarchy, and only one networksolutions.com at the next level of the hierarchy.
See also: Domain Name System (DNS)
The policy became effective January 1, 2000. Under this policy, neutral and accredited dispute resolution service providers will resolve disputes. Here's how the current policy differs from the previous policy:
- Under the policy, domain names will not be put on "Hold."
- The policy applies to all state and common law trademarks, as well as to nationally registered trademarks.
- The policy allows complainants to include any domain name that is confusingly similar to their trademark - as well as identical to their trademark. For more information on the new Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy, see the Domain Magistrate Web site.
See also: Service Agreement Registrant
Disputes that arise over conflicting positions as to who has the right to register a specific domain name. Disputes often occur when a domain name that is the same, or similar to, a valid registered trademark is registered by a party that is not the owner of the registered trademark. A central factor in domain name disputes is the fact that domain names at the same level of the hierarchy must be unique. See our Domain Name Dispute Policy.
A distributed database of information that is used to translate domain names, which are easy for people to remember and use, into Internet Protocol (IP) numbers, which are what computers need to find each other on the Internet. People working on computers around the globe maintain their specific portion of this database, and the data held in each portion of the database is made available to all computers and users on the Internet. The DNS comprises computers, data files, software, and people working together.
The expiration or anniversary date for your domain name is directly related to the length of service you requested during your registration or renewal transaction. To find the expiration date for your domain name, check out your WHOIS record . Your expiration date is shown at the bottom of the page. To extend your service period, simply renew your domain name with Network Solutions.
At Network Solutions, the term is most often used to refer to name servers, the computers that have both the software and the data required to resolve domain names to Internet Protocol (IP) numbers.
See also: Name Server
A unique, numeric identifier used to specify hosts and networks. Internet Protocol (IP) numbers are part of a global, standardized scheme for identifying machines that are connected to the Internet. Technically speaking, IP numbers are 32 bit addresses that consist of four octets, and they are expressed as four numbers between 0 and 255, separated by periods, for example: 216.168.224.69.
When masking is activated with Web forwarding, visitors to the Web site will only see the domain name (or URL) they typed in the address bar of their browser, not the domain name where they have been forwarded. Visitors aren't aware that they are being sent to a different Web site, regardless of where they are within the Web site.
A MX record is an entry in a domain name system database that directs the routing of mail transfer agents to send information from one location and to receive it at another.
The process of updating an existing domain name record, contact record, or host (name server) record to reflect changes in existing information. Modifications include: changing information on an existing contact record; replacing an existing contact on a domain name record with a new contact; changing information on an existing host record; changing the name servers listed on an existing domain name record; changing information about the organization who registered a domain name (there are some cases when changes in the organization's name may require a new, separate registration). There is no additional charge to modify an existing domain, contact, or host record. Keeping these records up to date is critical to the smooth operation of the Domain Name System (DNS), and it is the responsibility of the registrant to ensure that domain name record(s) are kept up to date.
See also: Domain Name System (DNS) Registrant Registration Fee Renewal Fee
Also called a host. A computer that has both the software and the data (zone files) needed to resolve domain names to Internet Protocol (IP) numbers.
See also: Host (Name Server) Zone File Resolve
At Network Solutions, the process of informing individuals and organizations who are listed as authorized points of contact on a domain name record, contact record, or host record that the registry has received a request to modify information in one of the records with which the authorized contacts are associated. All notifications are sent via e-mail to the e-mail addresses that are on file with Network Solutions for the authorized points of contact. The notification process provides each authorized point of contact with the opportunity to acknowledge the requested modification with the response "ACK" or to refuse to acknowledge the requested modification, with the response "NACK." Notification is intended to keep all those involved with a domain name or host informed of actions that can affect the operation and functioning of the name or host.
See also: ACK (Acknowledge) Contact Modification Host (Name Server)
Parking is a registration type for domains registered through our XML tool. This type does not require DNS information at the time of registration and will be hosted by Network Solutions. These domain names resolve to an Under Construction page. In the Partner Portal. Parking type domain names will be referred to as Advanced DNS type domain names.
See also: Registration
The host name and Internet Protocol (IP) number of the name server contains authoritative information for the domain name and is used to resolve that domain name to its corresponding IP number(s). The designation of "primary" means that this name server is first and relied upon before any of the other name servers that may be listed on the domain name registration.
See also: Secondary Server Additional Servers Host (Name Server) Name Server Service Agreement
The individual or organization that registers a specific domain name with Network Solutions. This individual or organization holds the right to use that specific domain name for a specified period of time, provided certain conditions are met and the registration fees are paid. This person or organization is the "legal entity" bound by the terms of the Service Agreement.
See also: Service Agreement Registration Fee Renewal Fee
The method by which a domain name Registrant changes its name as it appears in Network Solutions' records. Specifically, the Registrant Name Change Agreement must be used if the Registrant wishes to:
- Correct a typographical or other minor error in the Registrant's name;
- Add or correct the Registrant's organizational identifier; or
- Reflect a change to the Registrant's legal name change; or
- Transfer the domain name registration to another party.
To make these types of changes, complete the Registrant Name Change Agreement.
See also: Transfer
The process through which individuals and organizations obtain a domain name. Registration of a domain name enables the individual or organization to use that particular domain name for a specified period of time, provided certain conditions are met and payment for services is made.
Registration also describes a domain name type in the Partner Portal. Registration type domain names require you to enter a primary and secondary name server at the time of registration.
See also: Registrant Registration Fee Service Agreement Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy
The charge for registering a domain name for the term specified. Network Solutions' registration fee covers the cost of processing the initial registration and maintaining the domain name record. After the initial registration period, the domain name is subject to renewal and the renewal fees will be due on an annual basis.
See also: Registration Renewal Renewal Fee Domain Name
A registry is responsible for delegating Internet addresses such as Internet Protocol (IP) numbers and domain names, and keeping a record of those addresses and the information associated with their delegation.
The process of reinitiating a domain name's registration for a specified period of time and paying the renewal fee.
See also: Service Agreement Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy Renewal Fee
The charge for renewing an existing domain name registration based upon your contract with Network Solutions.
See also: Renewal Registration
The term used to describe the process by which domain names are matched with corresponding Internet Protocol (IP) numbers, making the web site accessible on the Internet. "Resolution" is accomplished by a combination of computers and software, referred to as name servers, which use the data in the Domain Name System to determine which IP numbers correspond to a particular domain name.
See also: Domain Name System (DNS) Name Server
The host name and Internet Protocol (IP) number of the name server contains authoritative information for the domain name and is used to resolve that domain name to its corresponding IP number(s). The designation of "secondary" indicates that the name server will be used in addition to and as backup for the primary name server.
See also: Primary Server Service Agreement Name Server Resolve
The legally binding contract between Network Solutions and the individual or organization applying for a domain name. The Service Agreement must be completed and submitted electronically to register a new domain name with Network Solutions. The Service Agreement is also the form used to update information in a domain name record.
See also: Modification
The Technical Contact is the person or organization who maintains the primary domain name server. The Technical Contact should be able to answer technical questions about the domain name's primary name server and work with technically-oriented people to solve technical problems that affect the domain name.
See also: Contact Primary Server
In the Domain Name System (DNS), the next highest level of the hierarchy underneath the second level domains. In a domain name, that portion of the domain name that appears two segments to the left of the top-level domain. For example, the reston in reston.va.us. Third level domains are not the portion of an e-mail address that appears in front of the @ symbol - for example, the webmaster in webmaster@networksolutions.com is not a third level domain.
See also: Top-level Domain Domain Name System (DNS)
In the Domain Name System (DNS), the highest level of the hierarchy after the root. In a domain name, that portion of the domain name that appears furthest to the right. For example, the "com" in networksolutions.com.
See also: Domain Name System (DNS) Domain Name
The process of changing the party who is listed as the domain name Registrant. The party taking over the domain name is responsible for paying a new registration fee. Domain name transfers are processed using the Registrant Name Change Agreement.
See also: Registrant Name Change Agreement Registrant Registration Fee
Abbreviation of Uniform Resource Locator, the global address of documents and other resources on the World Wide Web.
Web Forwarding allows multiple sites to look like a single site. You can register misspellings, alternate extensions (e.g., .biz, .net, etc.) and/or abbreviations and then forward them to the primary Web site.
A searchable database maintained by Network Solutions, which contains information about networks, networking organizations, domain names, and the contacts associated with them for the .com, .org, .net, .edu, and ISO 3166 country code top-level domains. Also, the protocol, or set of rules, that describes the application used to access the database. Other registries and registrars have implemented the WHOIS protocol and maintain separate and distinct WHOIS databases for their respective domains.
A portion of the total domain name space that is represented by the data stored on a particular name server. The name server has authority over the zone - or the particular portion of the Domain Name Space - described by that data.
See also: Name Server
