domain name billing contact
In domain name system terminology, the billing contact is the individual who is authorized by the registrant to receive the invoice for domain name registration and domain name renewal fees.
See “Registering a Domain Name” and “Understanding Internet Governance” in the Did You Know…? section of
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A domain name dispute is a conflict that arises when more than one individual or group believes it has the right to register a specific domain name. Most commonly a domain name dispute would occur when a domain name similar to a registered trademark is registered by an individual or organization who is not the […]
- domain name naming authority
In domain name system terminology, the naming authority is the entity responsible for the allocation and distribution of domain names. A naming authority is often restricted to a particular level of domains such as .com, .net, or .edu. See “Registering a Domain Name” and “Understanding Internet Governance” in the Did You Know…? section of
- domain name registrant
The person, company or entity who owns or holds a domain name. When corporations and companies register a domain name, the registrant should be the company name (not an individual employee within the company) to ensure the business maintains ownership of the domain name. See “Registering a Domain Name” and “Understanding Internet Governance” in the […]
- domain name renewal
Domain names need to be renewed on a yearlybasis. Some registrars offer discounts when a registrant renews a domain name for periods of 2, 3 or 5 years. When you renew a domain name you should also verify that the contact information is up-to-date.
- domain name resolvers
Also called resolvers, domain name resolvers are the names given to computers, commonly located with Internet Service Providers (ISPs) or institutional networks that are used to respond to a user request to resolve a domain name. These computers translate a domain name into an IP address. Also called DNS resolvers. See “Registering a Domain Name” […]