Domain Names
What is a domain name?
Computers connected to the Internet have unique numerical addresses so that electronic information is delivered to the right place. The Domain Name System (DNS) translates the numerical addresses of computers into more user-friendly names. The resulting Domain Names are easy to recall and help people to find information on the Internet.
Domain Names form part of web site addresses (technically known as URLs - Uniform Resource Locators), for example www.ispa.org.uk, and they are often used in advertising to point people to information about an organisation.
Domain Names are also used in e-mail addresses, for example, admin@ispa.org.uk, enabling people to send and receive electronic messages.
Computers connected to the Internet have unique numerical addresses so that electronic information is delivered to the right place. The Domain Name System (DNS) translates the numerical addresses of computers into more user-friendly names. The resulting Domain Names are easy to recall and help people to find information on the Internet.
Domain Names form part of web site addresses (technically known as URLs - Uniform Resource Locators), for example www.ispa.org.uk, and they are often used in advertising to point people to information about an organisation.
Domain Names are also used in e-mail addresses, for example, admin@ispa.org.uk, enabling people to send and receive electronic messages.
How do I register a domain name?
Nominet - the organisation responsible for domain name registrations in the UK - provides a guide to registering domain names.
Nominet - the organisation responsible for domain name registrations in the UK - provides a guide to registering domain names.
Who is responsible for registrations of the .com, .org and .net domains?
The .com, .org and .net 'top level' domain names are managed by Network Solutions.
The .com, .org and .net 'top level' domain names are managed by Network Solutions.
Where can I find domain name registries for other parts of the world?
Other countries' domain name registries can be found on the Uninett site.
Other countries' domain name registries can be found on the Uninett site.
How can I find out who owns a particular domain name?
If you would like to know who owns a domain name ending in .uk, you can use Nominet's WHOIS function.
If you would like to know who owns a domain name ending in .uk, you can use Nominet's WHOIS function.
I believe I have grounds to dispute someone else's ownership of a domain name that I want. What can I do?
Two organisations may be able to help you:
· The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)
· The World Intellectual Property Organisation
Two organisations may be able to help you:
· The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)
· The World Intellectual Property Organisation
Where can I find more information about domain names?
Further FAQs on domain names are provided by InterNIC.
Further FAQs on domain names are provided by InterNIC.