Knowledgebase: Domain
Names
Does
Burningbulb offer domain registration?
Yes, Burningbulb does offer domain registration. Enjoy one of the lowest
annual registration fees found on the internet. For only $15.00 you can
register a .com, .org, .net domain name for one year! Additional extensions
may require additional fees. Click on the hosting section of this site
to register you're domain name today.
Must
I live in the USA to register a domain name with Burningbulb?
No, you do not have to live in the USA to register a domain name. Anyone
anywhere in the world can register a domain name and take advantage of
Burningbulb's low prices. However, if you live outside the United States,
all payments must be made via a major credit card or Paypay
Do
domain names registered with Burningbulb stay on the company servers?
If a domain name is registered with Burningbulb but the DNS information
is not specified by the register then by default the domain name will
be assigned Burningbulb's DNS information. However, someone who does not
want to host with Burningbulb can still register a domain name and take
advantage of the savings Burningbulb offers. At the time of registration
and at the owner's request the domain's DNS information can be changed.
Does
Burningbulb have to host my domain name?
If a domain name is registered through Burningbulb it does not have to
be hosted on the Burningbulb servers. The desired hosting companies DNS
information can be specified when the domain name is registered. Therefore
someone who does not want to host with Burningbulb can still register
a domain name and take advantage of the savings Burningbulb offers on
domain registration.
Does
Burningbulb automatically renew my domain name?
Unfortunately all domain purchases and renewals are the responsibility
of the register. Burningbulb cannot facilitate any domain renewals unless
the renewal is requested by the register. However, if you host with Burningbulb,
a convenient reminder will be sent to you when its time for a domain to
be renewed.
What
kinds of domain extensions can I register through Burningbulb?
Currently Burningbulb supports the purchase of the following domain extensions:
.COM .NET .ORG .CC .INFO .BIZ .US. If the desired domain extension you
are interested in is not listed please contact Burningbulb for assistance.
Can
I have a Burningbulb hosting account without registering a domain name?
Yes, if you have chosen Burningbulb to host your site but have not registered
a domain name through us or any other registrar and choose not to, your
site will only be accessible by using its appropriate IP address. All
hosting clients are emailed their sites IP addresses during account setup.
Can
I point an existing domain to the Burningbulb servers?
Yes. To point an existing domain to the Burningbulb servers you must contact
the person/company (ie. Network Solutions) you registered the domain through
and provide them with our server information. This is usually done online
through a web based form that is used to change your Primary and Secondary
Domain Server information. This changes your domains information to point
to your site on the Burningbulb servers.
Does
Burningbulb have to manage my domain to have them host my account?
No. If you have already registered a domain name with another company
only the name server information associated with your domain name must
be changed. Burningbulb does not have to actually manage your domain name
to host your account.
What
is Burningbulb's Domain Name Server (DNS) information?
Burningbulb's DNS information is:
PRIMARY NAME SERVER: NS.BURNINGBULB.NET
PRIMARY IP ADDRESS: 65.108.51.84
SECONDARY NAME SERVER: NS2.BURNINGBULB.NET
SECONDARY IP ADDRESS: 65.108.52.16
What
does Burningbulb charge to register a domain name?
Burningbulb's domain registration fees vary depending on the extension
associated with the desired domain.
.com, .org, .net....$15.00
,us .......................$18.00
.biz ......................$15.00
.info ....................$15.00
.cc .......................$45.00
Does
it cost anything to transfer management of a domain name to Burningbulb?
Yes, Burningbulb does charge a small fee to have a domain name transfered
to the Burningbulb servers. The transfer fee is $15.00 and @includes the
renewal of your domain name for an additional year. To transfer a domain
name to Burningbulb please contact Burningbulb Customer Service.
What
does it cost to transfer a domain name off of the Burningbulb servers?
Burningbulb does not charge a fee to transfer management of a domain name
from the Burningbulb servers to another company server. However, the company
who is receiving the domain name will usually charge a small fee for the
move. This is very different than changing an already registered domain
names DNS information to point to another server. DNS changes are made
at no charge.
If
I have registered my domain with Burningbulb how do I update associated
information ?
To update information associated with your domain name please login to
your domain account and update as necessary. If you need to update a domain
name registered during the setup of a hosting package all changes or updates
to address, email, and DNS information can be made by simply sending an
email to hostmaster@websiteworker.com.
In the email please @include the domain name in question and the necessary
changes.
What
is a domain name?
Most computers connected to the Internet are identified by a unique number
called an IP address (for instance, 234.208.12.129). If you type the IP
address into the URL bar of your browser you will be taken to the web
site it relates to. As well as being hard to remember, however, IP addresses
are also FIXED (i.e. if you change web hosting companies you'll need to
get a new IP address for your site). Domain names offer a more intuitive
way to name and find a website. Each domain name replaces a string of
meaningless numbers (an IP address) with a simple word or expression.
How
is the domain registration process handled?
If you have registered a domain name and setup a hosting account with
Burningbulb the process is very easy. Upon completion of the order Burningbulb
will setup your hosting account with domain name and have you're site
up and running within 28-48 hours. If you've registered a domain through
Burningbulb but don't want us to host it, the DNS tables take about 24-48
hours to update and tie in with whatever Primary and Secondary DNS you
have chosen.
When
can I use my domain name?
Upon successful registration/transfer of a domain name their is a 24-48
hour update period. During this time the DNS tables worldwide are updated
to reflect your sites new location. Once this period is complete the site
will then resolve correctly and can be visited at the specified domain
name. Before the domain name has been resolved all active hosting accounts
can only be visited via their IP address.
How
do I get my existing domain name to work with my new hosting account?
To have your domain work with you nre hosting account you will need to
update the Domain Name Servers (DNS) for your domain name. This is done
through the registrar of your domain name, or the company that you purchased
the domain name through. The required name server information can be found
by clicking here.
How
long does a domain name transfer usually take?
Name server updates usually take somewhere between 24 and 72 hours to
fully propogate throughout the Internet.
I
can't remember the password for my domain name, can you transfer it anyway?
No, you will need to provide us with the password on your domain names
account
What
is a parked domain?
A parked domain is when you have two or more domains pointed at the same
IP address. If for example you owned mydomain.com but wanted to also have
mydomain.net and mydomain.org pointing to your primary IP address you
could park them on top of mydomain.com. As a result all of the domains
would point to the same IP address so that no matter which domain name
you entered you would always go to the same site. To park a domain name
on a site you are currently hosting with Burningbulb please contact Burningbulb
Customer Service.
Can
I mirror a domain to my main domain?
Yes. Mirroring a domain name is the same as parking a domain name. To
park a domain name on a site you are currently hosting with Burningbulb
please call Burningbulb Customer Service.
Can
I host two domain names on one account with both names pointing to the
same IP?
Yes. This is called domain parking where two different domains point to
the exact same IP address or website. To park a domain name on a site
you are currently hosting with Burningbulb please call Burningbulb Customer
Service.
How
many domains can I park on my account?
You can park a maximum of 10 domains per site on the Burningbulb servers.
Can
I have email using a parked domain names extension?
Yes. You may receive email mailed to a parked domain names extension.
However, you cannot send mail from a parked domain name extension. This
is because of the reverse DNS requirements.
Is
it possible to have a virtual domain that points to a directory in my
account?
Yes. You can have a virtual domain pointing to a directory within your
site. To set this up please open a Burningbulb Technical Support ticket.
Can
I add subdomains to my domain (ie. support.mydomain.com)?
No, Burningbulb does not support subdomains. However, you can setup a
secondary account under your main account that would function in much
the same way. The only difference would be the new sub account, support.mydomain.com,
would come with its own Unix user ID and control panel.
I
ordered www.mydomain.com but you setup mydomain.com. Is there a difference?
The Burningbulb servers treat both www.domain.com and domain.com the same
way. Therefore regardless of what you type you will find the desired website
or IP address.
Do
you provide personalized name servers?
No. Currently Burningbulb does not personalize name servers.
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