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F.A.Q: Domain Name

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1. Is Hileytech an authorized Reseller of MYNIC Domain Names?
2. Can I register domain name of other countries ?
3. Can I host foreign domain name with your server ?
4. Why is it important to register a domain name for our web site?
5. Can I have multiple domain name point to the same web site ?
6. Can I transfer my domain from other server to yours ?
7. How long does it take for a freshly registered domain name to go live ?
8. Does Hileytech offer domain name parking services ?
9. Can individual register local .com.my domain name ?
10. I do not have DNS server, can I use your namerserver for my domain name ?

1. Is Hileytech an authorized Reseller of MYNIC Domain Names? - Top Top

Yes, Hileytech Sdn Bhd is among the first batch of Reseller appointed by MYNIC to resell .MY Domain Names.

- Updated: March 21, 2002

2. Can I register domain name of other countries ? - Top Top

Yes and No. Many countries do allow foreigner to register their domain name. Fine example are .TO, .ST, .CC and many other domains. On the other hand, certain countries will require you to have physical presence in that countries before you are allowed to register those domain name.

Malaysian Domain Name and Singapore Domain Name are fine example of countries that require you to have physical presence before you can register their domain name.

- Updated: November 16, 2000

3. Can I host foreign domain name with your server ? - Top Top

Yes, we can host domain name registered in any part of the world in your server.

- Updated: November 16, 2000

4. Why is it important to register a domain name for our web site? - Top Top

Domain Name, once registered serve as a permanent web address for web site. With the domain, you can house your web site in any Internet server with any ISP of your choice.

We all know that to market a Internet Address really take a great deal of time and it is very important for any organization to promote a proper domain name right from day one when they set up their web site.

- Updated: November 16, 2000

5. Can I have multiple domain name point to the same web site ? - Top Top

Yes, you can point as many domain that you wish to the same web site. Many webmasters use this technique to draw more Internet traffic to their site. They are however some setup cost need to be paid to us for such pointing. Please send us an email if you need more information.

- Updated: November 16, 2000

6. Can I transfer my domain from other server to yours ? - Top Top

Yes you can. All that you need to do is to change the primary and the secondary nameserver associated with that domain name to the following :-

Primary Name Server

Host Name : ns1.hileytechhosting.com
I.P : 64.239.19.18

Secondary Name Server

Host Name : ns12.hileytechhosting.com
I.P. : 64.239.20.33

- Updated: April 15, 2002

7. How long does it take for a freshly registered domain name to go live ? - Top Top

All domain name registered will take up to 24 hours to propogate through the Internet where all servers will be updated. Hence a freshly registered domain will take up to 24 hours to go live.

- Updated: November 16, 2000

8. Does Hileytech offer domain name parking services ? - Top Top

Yes, we do.

- Updated: November 17, 2000

9. Can individual register local .com.my domain name ? - Top Top

No. MYNIC only allow companies registered with ROC apply for the local country domain name. You need to have a registered company before you can do so.

MYNIC will however introduce personal domain name registration in the very near future.



- Updated: March 21, 2002

10. I do not have DNS server, can I use your namerserver for my domain name ? - Top Top

Yes, you can. - Updated: March 21, 2002

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