Domain Registration and Domain Name Management - Revision history

Seanc: /* How to use DNS/Domain Management */

2017-01-27T22:45:49Z

‎How to use DNS/Domain Management

Seanc: /* Renewing Your Domain Name */

2017-01-26T22:31:01Z

‎Renewing Your Domain Name

Seanc: /* How to Modify your DNS at the Registrar [with Domain Management] */

2016-05-16T19:11:18Z

‎How to Modify your DNS at the Registrar [with Domain Management]

Seanc: /* Domain Redemption Period */

2016-05-09T18:40:30Z

‎Domain Redemption Period

Seanc: /* Domain Redemption Period */

2016-05-09T18:38:48Z

‎Domain Redemption Period

Seanc: /* How to Modify your DNS at the Registrar [with Domain Management] */

2016-03-08T19:54:26Z

‎How to Modify your DNS at the Registrar [with Domain Management]

Seanc: /* Transfer Your Domain Name from Another Registrar */

2016-03-08T17:36:50Z

‎Transfer Your Domain Name from Another Registrar

Chrisd at 17:45, 22 February 2016

2016-02-22T17:45:06Z

Austinc: /* How to update domain nameservers in client account */

2016-01-11T18:53:04Z

‎How to update domain nameservers in client account

RichmondM: /* How to Register A Domain Name */

2016-01-08T16:30:20Z

‎How to Register A Domain Name

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 #Here you can Add and Manage your DNS Records and URL Redirections.
 #Click on "Save Changes" once you're done with your modifications.
 ==Register Nameservers==

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 ==Renewing Your Domain Name==
-#If auto-renew is enabled for the domain an invoice will be generated 14 days before the expiration date. You can complete the renewal by paying the invoice before the expiration date or it will automatically bill on the actual due date. Note if your payment method is Paypal you will need to pay your invoice either before or on expiration date.
-#If you want to renew it prior to the 2 weeks you will need to log into your billing control panel at http://cp.hostek.com, click on '''My Domains,''' then click on the gray button that says '''Manage Domain''' next to the domain you wish to renew and then click on '''Renew Now''' next to Recurring Amount in the Information page.
+#Log in to your Client Area here: https://cp.hostek.com/
-#This will create an invoice which you will need to go and pay to have the domain renewed.
+*If you have or want to have Auto Renew Enabled for your domain, follow these steps:
-#If auto-renew is disabled for the domain then click on the renew button. This will generate an invoice for the domain renewal. Once the invoice has been paid the domain will be renewed.
+*#Auto Renew will only work with a PayPal Subscription or a valid Credit Card on file. Auto Renew does not work with the normal PayPal Payment Method. Please see the below instructions on both options:
-*If you wish to let the domain expire then click on the "Disable Auto Renew"'''Bold text''' NOTE Once auto renew is disabled an invoice will not generate for the domain and it will expire.
+*#*PayPal Subscription:
-*If you disabled auto renew during the 14 days before the expiration date and wish to renew the domain name please click on the "'''Renew Domain'''" icon. (Not "Enable Auto Renew")
+*#*#Please refer to our [https://wiki.hostek.com/PayPal_Subcription_for_Hosting_Services PayPal Subscription Wiki] on how to check or setup this.
 ==Domain Redemption Period==

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 *NOTE: The registrar lock must be unchecked to make these changes.
-==How to Modify your DNS at the Registrar [with Domain Management]==
+==How to use DNS/Domain Management==
-*In order to use the managed DNS service through OpenSRS, you will need to purchase the $10.00/year DNS Management Addon by contacting support.
+#Login to your Client Area: https://cp.hostek.com/
-**'''IMPORTANT:''' This is '''NOT''' necessary if you already have a Hosting Plan for this Domain. If you do, you'll want to modify your DNS inside of your [https://wiki.hostek.com/WCP_(Windows_based_Control_Panel)#DNS_Editor WCP] or [https://documentation.cpanel.net/display/1148Docs/Advanced+DNS+Zone+Editor cPanel]
+#Go to "Domains", and click on "My Domains"
+#Click on the Wrench icon next to your domain.
-#Log into your Domain Management area: [http://manage.opensrs.net here] (Or use this URL/Link: http://manage.opensrs.net)
+#In the left-hand side menu click on "Nameservers":
-#Click on '''Nameservers/DNS'''
+#Switch your Nameservers to the following:
-#Change the nameservers to the following:
 ##ns1.systemdns.com
 ##ns2.systemdns.com
 ##ns3.systemdns.com
-##Click on '''Save Configuration'''
+#In the left-hand side menu click on "DNS Management".
-#[back in the '''Nameservers/DNS''' area] you can click on '''Modify DNS Zone'''
+#Here you can Add and Manage your DNS Records and URL Redirections.
-#Enter any desired record, and hit '''Save DNS Record''' when you're done
+#Click on "Save Changes" once you're done with your modifications.
 ==Register Nameservers==

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 #*During this time all services related to this domain (such as hosting or email) will not be available due to the domain being unavailable.
 #After the Grace Period it will be deactivated and placed into the '''30-day Redemption Period'''.
-#*If your domain is in the Redemption Period and you need to have it renewed. The cost to get a Domain Name out of the redemption phase is '''$110.00 USD'''.
+#*If your domain is in the Redemption Period and you need to have it renewed. The price to get a Domain Name out of the redemption phase is '''$110.00 USD'''.
-*'''1-5 days''' after the Redemption Period ends, the domain should be available for '''Registration''' by the public.
+#*Here is our Shopping Link to pay for your domain's redemption cost:  https://cp.hostek.com/cart.php?a=add&pid=444
-*Here is our Shopping Link to pay for your domain's redemption cost:  https://cp.hostek.com/cart.php?a=add&pid=444
+#'''1-5 days''' after the Redemption Period ends, the domain should be available for '''Registration''' by the public.
 ==Domain Registration Information vs. Domain Hosting Information==

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 ==Domain Redemption Period==
-*If the domain expires it may still be maintained in the registration database for a 5-day* grace period where it can be renewed at the normal renewal price. During this time all services such as hosting or email will not be active.
+#If a domain expires it may still be maintained in the registration database for '''40 days''', which is known as the ''' Grace Period'''. The domain can be renewed in the Grace Period at the normal renewal price for your TLD.
-*After the grace period it will be deactivated and placed into a 30-day* Redemption Period. The cost to get a domain name out of redemption period is $110.00.
+#*During this time all services related to this domain (such as hosting or email) will not be available due to the domain being unavailable.
-*Once the Redemption Period has elapsed the domain may be registered by another party.
+#After the Grace Period it will be deactivated and placed into the '''30-day Redemption Period'''.
-*If your domain is in redemption period and you need to have it renewed. The cost to get a domain name out of redemption period is $110.00
+#*If your domain is in the Redemption Period and you need to have it renewed. The cost to get a Domain Name out of the redemption phase is '''$110.00 USD'''.
-*Here is a link to pay for the domain redemption  https://cp.hostek.com/cart.php?a=add&pid=444
+*'''1-5 days''' after the Redemption Period ends, the domain should be available for '''Registration''' by the public.
 ==Domain Registration Information vs. Domain Hosting Information==

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 ==Transfer Your Domain Name from Another Registrar==
 #Unlock the domain at the [https://wiki.hostek.com/Domain_Registration_and_Domain_Name_Management#Unlocking_Domains_at_other_registrars_-_Video_Tutorials other registrars.]
-#After unlocking the domain, make sure your contact information for the domain is up-to-date
+#After unlocking the domain, make sure your contact information for the domain is up-to-date and that any WhoIS Privacy/Protection is temporarily turned off.
 #Next you'll need to obtain the EPP (transfer authorization) your current registrar. Most registrars have a way to retrieve the code via your online account, but if you do not see this option then contact them directly.
 #Once you have the EPP code, log in to your Hostek.com billing account at http://cp.hostek.com

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 *Any domain that is registered or transferred to Hostek will need to be validated upon the purchase or transfer of a domain name or if the registrant's first name or last name has been modified. Should any of these occur, our registrar "OpenSRS" will send an email requiring an affirmative response from the registrant (customer). Failing to receive an affirmative response from the registrant within 15 days will result in the suspension of the name. The name will subsequently be placed on 'ClientHold' status, taking the domain (and related services) offline.  If a registrant has already validated their contact information, this process will not be initiated.
+==How to update your Contact Information for your domain registration==
 ==How to Register A Domain Name==

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 #You will need to log into your billing control panel at http://cp.hostek.com.
 #Click on '''My Domains''', in the '''Domains''' tab at the menu bar.
-#Click on the '''Manage Domain''' tab to the right side of the domain.
+#Click on the '''Manage Domain''' tab to the right side of the domain (The wrench icon.).
 #Click on the '''Register Lock''', then the '''Disable Register Lock''' tab.
 #Next, click on '''Nameservers''', update the Nameservers and click one the '''Change Nameservers''' tab.

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 ==How to Register A Domain Name==
 #To register a new domain name, you'll first have to log into your billing account at cp.hostek.com.
-#Once logged in, click the '''Order''' link at the bottom of the '''Quick Navigation Links''' at the right hand of your screen.
+#Once logged in, click the '''Domain''' tab from the navigation bar at the top of the page.
-#On the next page, click the '''Register Domain''' link under the '''Browse Products & Services''' section. This will take you to a page where you can enter the domain name you wish to register and check for its availability. If the domain shows it is available, click the '''Add to cart''' button to proceed with the order.
+#In the drop down, click the '''Register a New Domain''' link under the '''Renew Domain'''. This will take you to a page where you can enter the domain name you wish to register and check for its availability. If the domain shows it is available, click the '''Continue''' button to proceed with the order.
 #At this point you can choose whether or not to add ID protection to your order. If you choose to add ID protection, then your contact information will not displayed when a WHOIS lookup is performed on the domain name. This page also lets you choose what name servers you want the domain to use. By default, the system will fill this in with the correct name servers for your hosting plan. If you manage your DNS elsewhere though, this will let you fill in the appropriate name servers. When you click the "Update Cart" button on this page, you'll be taken to the shopping cart.
 #On the shopping cart page, you'd click the '''Checkout''' button and verify your billing information and choose the payment type. After you complete the order, you'll need to pay the Invoice that is generated in the '''My Invoices''' section of your account. Once the invoice is paid, our team will register the domain for you and send a confirmation email once complete.
 ==Domain Extensions and Registration, Transfer, and Renewal Fees==