Domain Names - Useful Information
All Registrations processed by Hostway feature the following:
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NEW! - Hostway Auto-Renew is a free service, accessible via the “Auto-Renew Status” link in the Domain Name section of SiteControl, and will automatically renew any domain name 30 days before the expiration date. For further details, requirements and exceptions, please check the Auto-Renew page.
- All domain name pricing is calculated per year exclusive of VAT, with no hidden charges, no setup fees and no inbound or outbound transfer fees.
- You can just register domain names without requiring a hosting plan. Add web hosting at a later date, when you need to, through your Control Panel.
- Additional Domain Functions include DNS/MX Record Changes which are FREE. Nameserver updates are charged at £4.95+VAT per change.
- Free Domain Parking - This is set up automatically when your domain name is activated. You do not need to take any actions to receive the free parking page. After 48 hours of your domain name being registered, you should type your domain name in your browser while connected to the Internet; you should be able to pull up your parking page. Without a parking page, visitors will receive a “site not found” error message.
You can opt out of the free Domain Parking service at any time in SiteControl - either by ordering a hosting plan for your domain name, by setting up Domain Forwarding so your domain 'points' to another area of webspace, or by setting up the Business Card Park Page.
Help Yourself!
For questions about Selecting, Registering, Transferring, or Renewing domain names please view our Domain Name FAQ
For questions about using Hostway's DNR Services and Features (including the Parking Page policy) please view our Domain Name Registration FAQ
You can also view our complete Domain Registration Agreement (DNR Terms)
Domain Lifecycle
The various stages in the lifecycle of a domain name can be confusing and vary depending on the TLD. The following is the basic lifecycle stages for .com, .net and .org domain names:
| Stage |
Summary |
| Active (1-10 years) |
After purchasing a domain, it will be active for 1 to 10 years, depending on the length of the registration term purchased. |
| On Hold (1-45 days) |
When the registrant does not renew their domain name, it will be put on hold for a period of 1-45 days before a delete command is issued. If you have a Web site for your domain name, it may no longer operate during this period. The original registrant can still renew their domain name during this period. |
| Redemption Grace Period (30 days) |
After the hold period, the domain will be put into a redemption grace period (RGP) by the registry. During this time your Web site will no longer operate. The original registrant can renew their domain name for a redemption fee. |
| Pending Delete Period (5 days) |
After the registry issues the delete command, the domain goes into the pending delete period, just before it's released to the general public. |
| Available |
Once the deletion process completes, the domain name is released to the general public for registration. |
DNR Support
If you have any questions about the domain name registration process please email us at support@hostway.co.uk
If you would like us to handle the registration of multiple domains, or need assistance on how to transfer your domain name to Hostway, just call us on 0808 180 1880 or if it's after business hours, send an email to sales@hostway.co.uk.
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