What is a domain name?
A domain name is the name of your website. For example, our domain name is intertech.pk.

  What are valid characters for a domain name and how long can it be?
The only valid characters for a domain name are letters, numbers and a hyphen. Special characters like the underscore "_" or "&" are NOT permitted. Domain names cannot contain spaces or begin or end with a hyphen, "-". Domain names can be up to 63 characters long including the 4 characters used to identify the Top Level Domain (i.e., .NET, .COM, .ORG, or .EDU).

  What does it mean to "register" a domain?
When you register a domain name, you create an entry into a directory of all the domain names and their corresponding computers on the Internet. Your registration records that you are the current registered owner of your domain name.

  Once I have registered a domain name, how do I get my site onto the Internet?
Once you register your domain and build your website pages, you need to choose a hosting package. During the hosting package selection step, you'll upload your website files to your account and they will be posted live on the Internet.

Pressed for time? Don't know how to build a site? InterActive also offers our Custom Site service. Our design team will work one-on-one with you to build you a custom website in a matter of days, not months. To learn more about custom Site, click the link below.
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  How long does a registration last? Can it be renewed?
Registrations typically last one or two years, but some domains can be registered for up to ten years. When you register your domain at InterActive, the terms and length of your registration will be clearly defined up front.

  How much does a domain name registration cost?
Prices vary, depending on domain extension and terms of registration. Please see our domain pricing page for more information.

  When do I have to pay for my domain name?
When you register your domain, you will be charged for the entire registration period at that time.

  What do .com, .net, and .org domain names signify?
.COM typically refers to commercial businesses, while .ORG was designed for non-profit organizations and non-business entities. There are new domain extensions being developed all the time. Some stand for the type of domains registered with them (.ORG, .MD, etc.), while some represent a country code such as .US for the United States and .PK for Pakistan.

  Do I receive an e-mail address with my domain name?
When you register a domain, you will need to select an email or hosting package to receive a block of email addresses. If you don't have a website and you need fewer than 10 email addresses, then check out our simple email plan.

If you plan on launching a website or you need a larger block of email addresses, then explore one of our hosting options.

  What happens if I don't renew my domains?
There are several steps after your domain expires to safeguard you from losing any domains you want to keep.
  1. 30-days* before your domain(s) expire we will send notices reminding you to renew them.
  2. 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 e-mail will not be active.
  3. After the grace period it will be deactivated and placed into a 30-day* Redemption Period (Note - Some domains may not make it to the redemption period if they are purchased by a third party. Be sure to renew your domains before they enter redemption status.)
  4. Once the Redemption Period has elapsed the domain may be registered by another party.
* - Number of days stated in the domain expiration/redemption explanation are approximate

  My domain is in "Redemption." What does that mean?
(See renewal process above) Once a domain goes into the Redemption Period it can be obtained by other parties. You may still be able to redeem the domain for up to 30 days by request. At the end of the Redemption Period the domain(s) will go into a 5-day delete cycle at the end of which they will become available for anyone to register.
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