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  I have redirected the DNS but I cant access my site via browser. Why?

Once your hosting account is activated and you modify the name servers, it will take around 12-24...

  I have seen advertisements for domain-name registration by companies not in the accredited registrar directory. Are these legitimate?

Yes, mostly they are. Registrars accredited by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and...

  I made a mistake in spelling my domain name. How do I correct it?

You cannot edit or modify a registered domain name. If you have misspelt your domain name you...

  ID Protection or Privacy Protect

You can now enable your Customers to keep harvesters & spammers at bay because hostripples...

 Can I "point" more than one domain name at my site?

If you already have at least one Virtual or Vanity Domain attached to your account, you may...

 Can I edit the contact information and Domain Name Server information?

Yes, you can change your Domain Name Server and contact information at any time after...

 Can I keep my domain name when I change a host?

Yes. When you need to move to another host, you just need to point your domain's name servers to...

 Can I register an all-numeric domain name?

Yes, you can register it via our online registration form without any issues.

 Can someone else register my name while it is being processed through the Registry system?

No. We do not use manual processing. Automated processing guarantees prompt submission and domain...

 Do I have a control panel for the domain I register through you?

Yes. When you register your domain name through us, you make changes to the contact and Domain...

 Do I need a website to own a domain name?

No, you can reserve a domain name even if you don't have a website (this is known as domain...

 How can I find who has done domain registration?

If you are unsure who registered your domain or need details on your expiration date, click on...

 How can I get a good domain name for my site?

You can search the domain names in domain name search and expired domain name search. Refer the...

 How can I get an existing domain name?

If most common TLDs are not available with your required name, you can select alternate TLDs such...

 How can I renew my domain name?

When any of the Domain names that you have registered come up for renewal, you will receive an...

 How can I test the IP address associated with my domain name?

If you want to test the IP address associated with your domain name (or indeed, any domain name)...

 How can I transfer domain from other registrar to hostripples ?

Go to and choose "I want to transfer my domain to...

 How do I know there is some changes or somebody is hijacking my domain ?

Whenever there is a change in domain registration, you will get a mail from us. So you'll never...

 How does the Domain Names actually Work?

When you register a domain name, it is added to a large database of domain names. In this...

 How many years can I hold a domain name?

The minimum period for which a domain name can be registered is 1 year and even you can register...

 I can't access my site via browser even after 24 hrs. Why?

This might be due to your Internet service provider. They are not refreshing their server...

 I have decided that I do not want the domain name that I have registered. Can I get a refund?

No, Domain name registration fees cannot be refunded. However, you can choose not to renew, when...

 I have done my domain registration, What next?

Once you register a domain name, you will be able to modify its name servers. Those are addresses...

 I registered a new domain through your service. But when I perform a who is it does not shows it

It takes 12 to 24 hours for the Registry to activate a new domain. During this period the "whois"...

 I want to buy a domain, but I don't want to move my existing site from its current location at hosting . What can I do?

This can be done by "website forwarding" - i.e. a service that will automatically redirect...

 I've noticed that a certain domain name is "on hold" since the original owner hasn't paid for it. What will happen to this name?

You have to wait till its expiration date is over.

 Is all registrars are same?

The requirements that must be fulfilled to become a domain name registrar are not particularly...

 Is it possible for another person to register my domain name after I have registered it?

.com, .net, .org and .in domain names availability is verified by us in a universal database of...

 My modifications in DNS setting via control panel is not reflecting in Internet. Why?

It's important to remember that DNS settings take TIME to propagate whenever you make a...

 Once a domain name is registered, who is the legal registrant of the domain name?

When a domain name is registered, the individual registering the domain name (registrant)...

 What are country level domains?

Most countries now have a matching top-level domain name, under which domains are sold (either...

 What are the advantages of domain name?

Domain names can be used to establish a unique identity in cyberspace. Domain names build...

 What are the types of domain names (extensions or suffixes)?

.com- This is the general commercial site. .net- This suffix usually is reserved for...

 What characters can I use when registering a domain name?

A domain name can contain the numbers 0-9, the letters a-z and the hyphen characters ("-" and...

 What does "hosting" my Domain Name mean?

Every Domain Name must reside on a host computer called a Domain Name Server. Domain name...

 What happens if someone else has applied for the same domain name as me, and his or her application is pending?

The information returned by a Whois search is only updated once or twice a day, domain names that...

 What is ICANN?

ICANN is the new non-profit corporation that is assuming responsibility from the U.S. Government...

 What is Registrar? Where will I get a list of approved registrars?

The organisation, which is registering your domain name, is called Registrar. A list of all...

 What is TLD? Where will I get more information about TLD?

A Top Level Domain (TLD) is the suffix that is attached to the end of a domain name. For...

 What is Technical and Billing contact?

Technical contact is the person authorised to make certain changes to the domain name, such...

 What is a Domain Name Server?

A domain name server is similar to a phone book. It tells the Internet programs (e.g. web...

 What is a Registrant?

This is the company or individual to whom the domain name actually belongs.

 What is a domain name pointer?

A domain name pointer is a domain name which simply points to your account. In other words,...

 What is a domain name?

A domain name is an address, or location, which gives you unique identity and brand on the...

 What is a primary and secondary name server?

Primary and Secondary name servers are the two host computers on which a domain name is hosted....

 What is administrative contact?

The Admin (Administrative) contact is the person or entity entrusted with the ability to make...

 What is domain parking?

Domain parking lets you cheaply reserve a domain name for future use and display an "under...

 What is the cost of domain name registration?

You will find the cost of domains at http://hostripples.in/secure/domainchecker.php ...

 What is the need for registering multiple domains?

It is a strategy for businesses to protect their online identity is to register multiple domain...

 What is the procedure for Getting a domain name?

Search for the availability of domain name in the 'domain name search' option...

 What's the minimum number of characters in a domain name?

Most domain name extensions require a minimum of 2 characters for a domain name, although a few...

 When I register a domain name, do I get a website too?

No, you do not usually get a website along with your domain name. Some domain registrars offer...

 Who can register a domain name?

Any person or organisation can register a .com / .net/.org/.info/.biz /.in /.co.in domain names...

 Why does my e-mail address is important while registering a domain name ?

Be sure to use a "secure" email address when registering a domain name. Do not use free e-mail...

 Why should I register a Domain Name?

A Domain Name, apart from being your Internet address, is your own unique identity on the...

 Will I be able to access my domain name with or without the www?

Yes, all clients can access their website with and without the "www". In other words, you can...

 Will I own the domain name after registration?

No, You own the right to use the name for a defined period of time. You will have to pay a...