Domain Names:

1. Can I register my domain name somewhere else and host with you?
2. How long until my newly registered or transferred domain is available and what is propagation?
3. What are the nameservers for my domain?
4. What is a Sub-Domain?
5. What is an "add-on" domain?
6. What is domain parking?
7. Will you register my domain name or me and if so, how much does it cost?
   

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1. Can I register my domain name somewhere else and host with you? [top]
   

   Yes, you may register your domain name with any registrar that you choose. You just need to make sure that your domain name records reflect Docu-Type Web Hosting's nameservers.
   
   Timestamp: 2004/04/27

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2. How long until my newly registered or transferred domain is available and what is propagation?  [top]
   

   A. It takes approximately 24-48 and sometimes up to 72 hours for the domain name registration to propagate throughout the internet.
   
   Propagation: When a visitor types your domain name into their Web browser, their request is referred to a nameserver that indicates the physical location (the IP address) of your domain on the Internet. When your site location changes to a new IP address, or when a new domain name is added, nameservers around the world must be notified of the change. This process is referred to as propagation. Propagation normally requires 12-48 hours.
   
   Timestamp: 2004/04/27

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3. What are the nameservers for my domain? [top]
   

   north.genwebhost.com
   south.genwebhost.com
   
   Timestamp: 2004/04/27

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4. What is a Sub-Domain? [top]
   

   A subdomain, also known as a "third-level" domain, resides under your top-level domain name, but behaves as a totally independent domain. For instance, support.herwebhosting.com or http://subdomain.domain.com/.
   
   
   Timestamp: 2004/04/27

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5. What is an "add-on" domain? [top]
   

   An add-on domain is a new domain name that points to a subdirectory within your existing domain hosting account, where the website for the new domain will reside.
   
   Timestamp: 2004/04/27

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6. What is domain parking? [top]
   

   Parked domain names are domain names that point to an existing domain name. They do not use any disc space they just simply point or "redirect" to an existing domain name.
   
   Timestamp: 2004/04/27

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7. Will you register my domain name or me and if so, how much does it cost? [top]
   

   We can help you by registering your domain name (.com, .net, .org, .info, .biz, .us, .ws, etc.). We can also help Canadians register for a .ca domain with a designated registrar in Canada. Billing for domain .ca registration will come directly from the registrar as opposed to Docu-Type billing you. We do not directly supply domain names.

   Timestamp: 2004/04/27

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