Green Media Hosting » nameservers

Can you handle my domain management for me?

znmick — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 06:25:41 +0000

Absolutely. Domain name management can be more than a little confusing and an overwhelming task if you aren’t familiar with it. We are happy to assist you in getting this taken care of easily and properly.

What is the WHOIS database?

znmick — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 06:21:37 +0000

The WHOIS database is a list of all known registered domains, and all of the ownership, management and routing information for each. You can search the WHOIS database anytime here.

Where do you make changes to a nameserver for a domain?

znmick — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 06:20:58 +0000

If you initially registered or transferred your domain to us, nameserver changes can be made when logged in to your Client Area at Green Media Hosting. If you registered your domain through another registrar and have not transferred it to Green Media, nameserver changes are made at the registrar that manages the domain. If you are unsure of who this is, look the domain up in the WHOIS database.

What are Green Media’s nameservers?

znmick — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 06:20:27 +0000

ns1.merlintechhosting.com and ns2.merlintechhosting.com

What is a nameserver?

znmick — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 06:19:51 +0000

A nameserver defines the location of where a web site lives on each domain. In order for your web site to work correctly, you need to change the nameserver associated with your domain to route to the correct physical server. Web sites hosted at Green Media Hosting should be changed to Green Media’s nameservers.

What is domain renewal?

znmick — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 06:19:21 +0000

Domain renewal refers to the process of extending the licensing period on an existing domain, allowing you to continue using it.

What is domain registration?

znmick — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 06:18:57 +0000

Domain registration refers to the process of finding and licensing a new domain for your use.

What is a registrar?

znmick — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 06:17:59 +0000

A registrar is an organization that actually sells domain names and handles the registration filings with ICANN, the international governing body overseeing domain names.

What is DNS?

znmick — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 06:17:28 +0000

DNS stands for Domain Name Service, and refers to the overall process of making your domain name point to the correct physical location where you are hosting your web site.