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Domain Expiry - The Three Phases

Most top-level domains (TLDs) such as .com, .net, .org, .biz and .info all have a 75-day...

Domain Extensions - Exceptions to regular policies

Multi-Year Renewals Most domain extensions are available to register for between 1-10 years,...

Domain Transfers - EPP Transfer Codes

Most domain names need an EPP code to transfer to a new provider. One notable exception is .co.uk...

Domain Transfers - Nominet & The .UK Domain Family

This policy relates to the .UK domain name family incorporating .co.uk, .me.uk, .org.uk and .uk....

Domain Transfers - Transferring a Domain Name to Maxer (excluding .IE, .UK names & some others)

These are the steps to transfer your domain name from another provider to Maxer: Disable the...

List of TLDs That Do Not Support Registrar Locking

Registrar locking, also known as domain locking, is a security feature that prevents unauthorised...

Registrar Lock - Locking and Unlocking a Domain Name

Most domain names have a feature called "Registrar Lock" that protects them from being...

The different types of domains (Main Domain, Add-on Domains, Alias Domains, Sub-Domains)

In addition to the main domain name on your hosting account, you can also create additional...

UK Domains: Change of Legal Owner through Nominet

This article is intended for customers who have registered a UK domain name, such as: .uk,...

What information is visible in the WhoIs database?

The WhoIs database is a directory containing the contact information (name, address, phone...