FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

Domain name questions

 

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

Yes. You will be able to access your domain name with or without the WWW in front. For example, you could access the domain name "mydomain.com" by going to "www.mydomain.com" as well as "mydomain.com".

 

Can I check domain name availability?

Yes. You can check domain availability here.

 

Does UnlimitedWebHost.COM handle domain registration?

Yes. UnlimitedWebHost.COM will register new domain names for you. If you have an existing domain we will attempt to make the necessary changes in order to switch your domain to our servers. Once the transfer is announced "completed", there is generally a 72 hour propagation period where visitors should be able to go to either site. At the end of the 72 hours you should contact the previous host to have them delete the old domain from their records and update their DNS records. If you use this same provider for your Internet access you will not be able to access your domain site at UnlimitedWebHost.COM until they update their DNS records. During the propagation period, persons accessing your site will be going to both sites until all are accessing the new site.

 

Can I transfer my existing domain name to UnlimitedWebHost.COM?

Yes. When you place your order using our online order form, be sure to specify that you are requesting a transfer and NOT a new domain. You should keep the service at the present site while waiting for the Domain Name Registrar to complete the transfer. We will provide you with a temporary IP address so you can mirror the site on our server. All email and web pages will still be accessed from the current site. How long does it take before my domain name is active? We get your account setup generally between a 12 hours up to 24 hours. Once the account is setup we email you your information so you can start uploading/publishing your site. If this is a new domain registration, it can take 24 hours for the domain name to be propogated throughout the DNS servers around the world. If you are transferring your domain from another host, once the Domain Name Registrar announces that your domain name has been transferred, it usually takes about 24 to 72 hours before it is active. All internet providers must update their records (DNS tables) to reflect new site locations. This is called propagation. One way to tell if your domain name is pointing to our servers yet is to PING the domain name from a command prompt (PING your_domain.com). If the result shows the IP we assigned you, then your domain is pointing to our servers.