Frequently
Asked Questions
1. What
is domain name ?
Domain
names correspond to a series of numbers called protocol
numbers (IP Address) that serve as routing addresses on the
internet domain names used generally as a convenient way of
locating information and reaching others on the internet.
For example: when you type www.gngwebtech.com in a
web browser, the domain name system (DNS) translates
gngwebtech.com to the IP address used by the internet and
connects you to gngwebtech.com.
2.
Why do I need to register
a domain name?
A domain
name is internet address. It is your own identity on the
web. It identifies you and your business to millions of
people world wide, when you register a domain name you are
one of those million others who are flourishing from the
rewards of internet.
3. When
I register a domain name how long
does it take to activate anduse
it ?
The
process takes upto 48 hrs. To fully take effect and show up
on who is query it is reserved for the registrant and can
not be used by any one else. Though as a safety it will take
3-4 days to confirm the registration.
4.
How do I renew my name after
its expiry?
When any
of the domain names that you have registered come up for
renewal, you will receive an email notification one
month prior to the renewal date at the email address you
have specified in your contact information.
5.
Can I register my family name?
Yes, and
its becoming increasingly popular to do so. Many people
register their own name in order to set up email addresses
for themselves and other family members.
6. Are there
any hidden charges?
No, once
the domain has been registered there is just an annual
charge.
7.
What is hosting?
This is
when a user has his/her website on someone else servers. eg.
a user may register a domain with 'gngwebtech.com" and
then place his website with "gngwebtechsolutions"
. Thus his website is said to be hosted at (gngwebtech.com)
8.
Why do I need it?
If you
wish to have your website seen by users 24 hours a day, Then
it must reside on a server which is connected to internet 24
hours a day, such as gngwebtech’s server.
9. Are FTP
details supplied, so that I can upload my site?
If
you have taken webspace from us your FTP user name /
password will be emailed to you.
10. Where are
your servers hosted?
All our
servers are hosted in various parts of India, & in USA.
This provides
faster access for sites, which are meant for users from
India and all over the world.
11.Can
I increase my webspace at any
time?
Yes, just
email us and we will increase your webspace after receiving
the payment of the upgraded package.
12.
Can I host more then one website
under any one package of webspace?
No, we
can point as many domains as you require to your webspace,
but we will not point domains to subdirectories under that
webspace.
13.
Can MP3 flies be hosted on
our server, is there any extra
charges for the load our servers will bear for the
download requests?
Yes,
they can as long as they are legal. We reserve the right to
close any site which we find to contain copied, or illegal
material, eg. pictures, software sound files.
14. Can I maintain my
own site after you have configured
it?
Yes,
you can upload, change your webspace etc, as often as you
like. Infact once we have created the webspace, and
registered your domain, we do not actually do any thing else
to your site.
15.
Can I host my webspace in
the free webspace offered by
some other agencies?
Sure,
just tell us where to re-point or forward your domain. This
will mean that the URL in the browser will change as soon as
the re-direction has occurred. In other words, your
domain name will not show up in the location bar once the
user is looking at the site.
16.
Will you be giving me a
separate server if I pay extra
for it ?
Yes, we
offer co-location servers and dedicated servers.
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