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 [DMN2,01] Why does my new domain name not work?

Domain registrations are queued, and there is often a short delay before registration completes....

 [DMN2.02] How long will it take to transfer my domain?

Typically, the following timescales apply:-.uk Domains - once the IPS TAG change request has been...

 [DMN2.03] What does the MX record do?

An MX record sets the mail server for a given domain name, directing all email to the correct...

 [DMN2.04] Can I have a sub domain?

Sub domains allow you to have a new web address for separate areas of your website. Setting up a...

 [DMN2.05] Why do DNS changes take 24-48 hours to propagate?

Every domain has at least two nameservers assigned to it and those nameservers hold records for...

 [DMN2.06] What restrictions are there on the domain name I can choose to register?

Domain Names have a variety of basic rules, in general domains must:- Use only letters, numbers,...

 [DMN2.07] What does FQDN mean?

FQDN (Fully Qualified Domain Name):A complete domain name consisting of a host, the second-level...

 [DMN2.08] What are the zone files?

A zone file is a collection of DNS Records (such as A, CNAME and SRV records) for a single domain...

 [DMN2.09] How can I extend the registration period for a domain?

UK domains (.co.uk, .org.uk, and so on) are always registered for two years at a time and can...

 [DMN2.10] How do I find what domain extensions exist?

We can host any domain extension on our servers and a list of all domain extensions along with...

 [DMN2.11] What are the IP addresses of our nameservers?

ns = 79.170.40.2 andns2 = 79.170.43.3

 [DMN2.12] How do .tel domain names work?

tel domain names are different to other domain names. They allow you to store, publish and update...

 [DMN2.13] How can I change the registrant name on my .uk (Nominet) domain?

Unfortunately we are unable to change the registrant name on Nominet domains, as this is...