Knowledgebase

 Can I have an email account with just a domain name?

Yes! All of our domain names come with 1 FREE mailbox.  You can also configure it to forward it...

 Do I need an SSL Certificate for my website?

Strictly speaking, you don't need one, however, it is VITAL if you answer yes or even just maybe...

 Do you support .sch.uk domains?

Yes, we do! We can get the application process and verification of eligibility started for you...

 Domain names

Strictly speaking a domain name is the identifying string you enter into the address bar to get...

 How to register a .ltd.uk or .plc.uk domain name

Unlike .co.uk or .uk, there are special rules for the registration of a .ltd.uk domain name or...

 What are .UK domain names?

Most of the .UK domain names are managed through Nominet UK, the domain registry for the .uk...

 What is a ccTLD domain?

ccTLD stands for Country Code Top Level Domain and refers to domain extensions based on a...

 What is a domain extension?

A domain extension is the part of a domain name that you purchase. For example this can be .org...

 What is a registrant?

A registrant is the person or entity which has chosen to register a domain name with a registrar....

 What is a registrar?

A domain name registrar is a company, such as allthe.domains, which facilitates the registration...

 What is a registry, a registrar, and a registrant?

All three terms refer to the three key entities in operating a domain name.  Registry: A domain...

 What is a subdomain?

A subdomain is the part before the domain name and is one of several ways you can organise your...

 What is an A record?

An A record is a type of DNS record used for pointing the hostname to the IPV4 address...

 What is an AAAA record?

An AAAA record is a type of DNS record used for pointing the hostname to a IPV6 address such as...

 What is CentralNic?

Founded in 2000, CentralNic are a registry provider for a range of Top Level Domains and Second...

 What is domain locking?

Domain transfer locking, sometimes referred to as a "registrar lock" or "theft protection", means...

 What is WHOIS?

The WHOIS database contains a list of all registered domain names and can give information on...

 Who are Nominet?

Nominet UK is the domain registry for the .uk ccTLD [Country Code Top Level Domains] as well as...