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General
 What
is a domain name?
A domain name is a unique name that identifies a particular website
on the Internet. Just as buildings in real-life have addresses,
websites have addresses too. But, we don't often refer to a building
by its address. We give it a name, which is easier to remember.
Why
do I need a domain name?
If you have a website, a domain name is almost essential. Without
a domain name, your visitors would have to enter your IP address
and it is much easier to remember a domain name than a long string
of numbers.
How
do I choose a domain name?
Although you can not really make a mistake while choosing a domain
name, there are some things to keep in mind. Is it easy to remember?
Does it accurately reflect your website? Is it hard to spell?
What
if the domain name I want is already taken?
Because every domain name must be different, sometimes the domain
name you want is already registered by another individual. If this
is the case, the domain WHOIS will provide you with alternative
domain names by adding prefixes and suffixes to the name you originally
entered.
What
characters can I use in my domain name?
Domain names can only use letters, numbers, and hyphens ("-").
Spaces and other symbols are not allowed.
They cannot begin or end with a hyphen.
Domain names are not case sensitive.
Domains ending in .com, .net, and .org cannot exceed 63 characters.
How
do I transfer a domain name from another registrar?
To transfer your domain name to aalpha NET, fill out our online
domain transfer requestform.
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