Register a Domain FAQ

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
What is domain registration?
When you register a domain, you take ownership of that domain for the term of the registration period. That period is in one year segments, for up to 10 years at a time. You can add years up to the limit. You must renew your registration when its term is complete. You have the right to renew your domain at anytime while you own it. No other person may register a domain while it is under your ownership.

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What domains can I register?
You can register any domain that is not currently owned by someone else. You can buy a premium domain for your business or personal site from BuyDomains.com, and then take ownership. Or you may register a domain that is not currently owned by anyone else, via our partner, by clicking Register A Domain.

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If I register a domain at BuyDomains.com, do I need to register it anywhere else?
No. There is no need to register it at any other registrar.

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Are your Registrations ICANN accredited?
Yes. All of the domain services offered with the BuyDomains partner, DomainDiscover, are ICANN accredited and are in accordance with all laws regarding the transfer and use of domain names.

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What TLDs can I register with BuyDomains?
.COM, .NET, .ORG, .BIZ, .INFO, .US, and more. All come with free Value Added Services and are managed through your own control panel.

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How do I register a domain at BuyDomains.com?
How do I register a domain through BuyDomains.com? If you would like a premium domain, go to our homepage and search for the best domains for your business or personal site. For currently un-owned domains, go to Register A Domain and then out to our partner's site, DomainDiscover. At DomainDiscover, follow the instructions for searching and registering your domains.

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For how long should I register my domains?
Choosing the longest term possible is the best way to make sure your name is always yours. However, as long as you are sure to keep your contact information up to date on the online control panel, you will receive renewal invoices prior to the current expiration term of your domain. And as long as you pay the renewal invoice in a timely manner it will secure your domain for another term. To avoid any potential problems the 10 year registration term is the safest bet. Registering your domains for the longest term possible will also protect you from future inflation in registration fees.

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What is the Registrant of Record?
The Registrant of Record, also referred to as the Legal Owner, is the entity which is the legal registrant of the name, and is tracked by the registrar for your security and so that no other organization or entity can request changes to the name. It is standard practice to use your full company or organization name as the Registrant of Record. If there is no company name, the name of the individual registrant can be used. It is possible that you will be entering the same value in the registrant of record field that you entered in one of the other fields on the registration form, which is fine provided that the data is valid. If at a later time you wish to change the Registrant of Record, which you would only need to do if you want to assign control of this domain name to a new company, entity or organization, you must pay a small fee and complete a formal transfer of registrant request. All other data may be changed by you at any time utilizing your control panel.

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Who is the owner of the domains I register?
Who is the owner of the domains I register? You are the owner and will remain the owner as long as you pay your registration renewal fees at the end of your current registration term. Your ownership of the name means you can change any information you want on the domain, sell the name, transfer it anywhere you like, and use whatever hosting or email services you want.

You are not leasing the name and we take no ownership interest in your names. We do not require any advertising on your site or anything of the sort.

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I lost the password to my BuyDomains.com Control Panel. How can I recover it?
Use our password recovery tool. If you are still having difficulty, please use our support form.

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Can I transfer names I have already registered elsewhere?
Yes, our partner, DomainDiscover, offers the same low prices and Value Added Services with domain transfers. Learn more about transferring your domain.

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Can I transfer the name to another domain name registrar if I am not satisfied with the service?
Yes, as long as your initial registration is over 60 days old, you may transfer your domain to another registrar.

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Do I always have the right of first refusal to renew my domain registration before it expires?
Yes, you will always be sent a renewal notice to the current "billing contact." As long as you pay it in a timely fashion your domain will remain in your control. The billing contact and all registrant information can be changed on your online control panel.

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Does the registration cost include web site hosting services?
Our registration partner offers Web Hosting Plans separately from domain registration.

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What are my payment methods?
We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover.

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