• What is DNS?
• Does it cost anything for me to register for a domain name with GetSite?
• What is Internic?
• Does GetSite host anything other than the top level (.com .org and .net) domains?
• How do I get the DNS for my allready registered domain set up with GetSite?
• How do I check on the status of my domain transfer?
• My domain, according to Internic has been transfered to GetSite, but the DNS is not resovling. What do I do?

What is DNS?

DNS (Domain Name Service) is a means by which you are able to type in an easily remembered name in order to go to the URL that you wish, instead of trying to remember an IP address.

Does it cost anything for me to register for a domain name with GetSite?

This question has two parts:

1. If you chose to just transfer your domain to GETSITE, then no, there will be absolutely no charges for your domain name.
2. If you chose to sign up for a new domain name you have to register it with Internic first. However, if you need us to do it for you we can for a minimal charge. Please keep in mind that Internic charges $70US dollars to purchase the domain for two years, at the end of the two years you will be required to pay a renewal fee of $35US dollars. NOTE!! This charge is separate from any charges you will incurr from GetSite.

It is highly stressed at this point (because of numerous misunderstandings) that this is a charge from Internic and NOT a charge from GetSite. But there will  (registering a new domain) or may (transferring a domain) be charges due to Internic and possibly your previous hosting company. You are responsible for these charges and should contact the company assigning the charges directly as to their nature.

What is Internic?

Internic is the top level domain registration for .net  .org  .com and .edu  domains.

Does GetSite host anything other than top level (.com .org .net and .edu) domains?

Yes, we also host .to domains. Although these domains cannot be purchased through Internic. Also in the future we have plans to host .nu .ca and other overseas domains

We do not now, nor do we have plans to host .ml .org subdomains. We offer our own free subdomains.

Why would I want a .to domain? What are the benefits?

If you have checked recently to see if a domain name you want is available then you know that all the good ones are already gone. .to domains are international domains that will work anywhere in the world just like the other ones that you are familiar with and they have plenty to choose from. If the domain you want is not available then try the .to domains. For more detailed information on the .TO domains please follow this link.

How do I get the DNS for my already registered domain set up with GetSite?

You would simply use the transfer option on the join pages. Once the domain is transfered to GetSite's DNS servers, simply go to http://www.GetSite.net/ to complete the setup of your domain.

How do I check on the status of my domain transfer?

You should have gotten mail from Internic with a tracking number and instruction in the mail for using it. However, if you have forgotten or have not gotten this message you can go here: http://rs.internic.net/cgi-bin/whois and type in your domain name into the box. This will let you see your hostrecord.
GetSite will NOT complete the server side set up of your domain until that hostrecord shows that the DNS is set up for NS.GETSITE.NET and NS.NETDOR.NET.

My Domain, according to Internic, has been transfered to GetSite, but the DNS is still not resolving. What do I do?

Simply go here: http://www.GetSite.net/  to complete the setup of your domain. It should be working in 1-3 hours.