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How to order free DNS hosting

So you are looking at taking your domain folio to the next step?

Ausweb offers free unlimited DNS hosting to customers or resellers with 10 domains or more.

  1. Simply log into the Client Area, Submit a Support Ticket quoting "Free DNS Hosting" with your main Domain Name in the message body
  2. We'll set you up on your prefered domain, no questions asked. You may set up your entire domain folio to run off one single DNS Hosting account, using the Parked Domain function for every subsequent domain.

What is the Domain Name Registration Process

There are five (5) steps to follow to register a Domain Name:

  1. Search for a Domain Name. If it is available confirm intention to register.
  2. Select the registration term, and provide your contact details and DNS information.
  3. Review the information for correctness.
  4. Agree to the Service Agreement.
  5. Provide payment information and submit your request.
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Why do I need a domain name?

A domain name is like a street address on the web. It is essentially what is used by the web to find where your website, emails, etc are hosted. When you register your domain name you are creating your own unique online identity. No two parties can ever hold the same domain name simultaneously; therefore your Internet identity is totally unique. If you have a business site on the Internet your domain name is your own online brand and in a sense you can use your domain name as your online business card.

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How can I make changes to my Domain Names

To update any detail of your domain name, simply login to your account using the username and password you received when you created you domain registration account.

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Can I register more than one Domain Name at a time

You most certainly can! By clicking on the "multi search" you can register multiple Domain Names (no limit) at once. When you register multiple domains, you are also eligible for volume discounts.

External DNS Management

Sometimes Domain Registration customers require a little more customization in their DNS configuration, either when setting up A Name or CNAME Records, a completely customized DNS profile is what customers require.

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I don't have a website. But can I still register a Domain

Yes. You don't have to have an existing web site or be a registered business to register a global Domain Name. You can register a domain name at any time and start your online identity. .au Domains require an ABN, ACN or State BN for registration, however once again, you are welcome to park the domain until you have a website to upload.

What is a WHOIS

A WHOIS service allows you to look up the details of domain names. Depending on which WHOIS service you use will depend on the amount of information provided to you (eg. An Australian WHOIS will not give details on the address of the registrant).

Here some examples of whois services:

Choosing Domain Names for Professional Sites - Six Guidelines

A professional or business site is one where the primary purpose of the site is to facilitate business transactions. You can sell items directly online or exclusively offline, but the result is the same. You want customers to buy products and/or service directly from you.

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How long do I have to wait for registration of my Domain

After you have registered your Domain Name and paid for it, it is reserved immediately. From then on, it is attributed to you and is not available for purchase by anyone else for the term of the registration.

The Domain Name then has to be technically available. This will happen within 24 to 72 hours later, assuming you have provided the correct technical parameters such as valid DNS servers.

How do I know if I have registered a Domain Name successfully

You will receive a confirmation email from us confirming your registration details and member ID.

What is an ACN/ABN

Under the Australian Corporations Law, every company in Australia has been issued with an Australian Company Number (ACN), which must be shown on a range of documents. The purpose of the ACN is to ensure adequate identification of companies when transacting business. Non-Australian entities can ignore this field.

Australian business entities or entities carrying on a business in Australia who are registered for the goods and services tax (GST), will be assigned an ABN (Australian Business number) for taxation purposes in respect of GST charged and paid.

How to Park a Domain Name

The main reasons for parking a domain name include - giving your website a number of domain options - you might be registering several similar domain names that you want to all point to the same website and hosting. Or maybe you just want somewhere to park a separate domain name you've registered that you don't wish to purchase a separate hosting plan for but would still like to use this domain for email addresses.

Parking a domain to your account will give you another address by which you can access all of your hosting services ie. your website, FTP, email addresses etc.

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How do I find the Auth Code for a domain name that I have registered with AUSWEB

  1. .au Domain holders can obtain their EPP code via this link
  2. gTLD domain holders must contact us via the Client Area

What DNS servers do I list as authoritative for my Domain Name

When registering a Domain Name you must list a primary and secondary server.

If you do not have name servers yet or do not know what they are, you can automatically select to have our default DNS servers listed.

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