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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.

I just registered a domain name a a different registrar… can I transfer it to Green Media?

znmick — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 06:25:09 +0000

You can, but when you registered the domain initially predicates when you can successfully start a transfer. Most registrars institute a 60 to 90 day waiting period that bars any domain transfer within that timeframe. If you literally just registered the domain elsewhere, we can still get your web site up and rolling for you, and just transfer the domain management later on if you desire.

How long does a domain transfer take?

znmick — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 06:24:48 +0000

Once the necessary domain transfer security measures have been met and the transfer has been acknowledged and approved by the originating registrar, the domain transfer will be complete in 7 to 9 days.

What is domain lock?

znmick — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 06:24:18 +0000

Domain lock is a status which prevents a domain from being transferred to another register without authorization. Domains cannot be transferred when domain lock is enabled. In order to transfer a domain, be sure to log into the current registrar’s site and turn off domain locking on the domain you would like to transfer.

What is an “EPP code” or an “Authorization Code”?

znmick — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 06:23:58 +0000

The EPP key (“Authorization code” or “Auth Code”) is one of the safeguards against unauthorized transfers of domain name registrations and it protects your rights as a domain owner. This code is required when transferring .com, .net, .org, .biz, .info and .us domain names. It is not possible to initiate a domain name transfer for these domains without an EPP code. EPP Codes are found individually for each domain from the registrar that currently holds the domain.

What is domain transfer?

znmick — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 06:23:30 +0000

A domain transfer is the process of moving the management of a specific domain from one registrar to another. If you want to have the ability to manage your domain directly through your Client Area here at Green Media Hosting, you can transfer your domain to here for management.

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.