.What exactly is a domain name?

It’s an address on the internet. The two uses you’d be most familiar with are internet addresses, where the domain name is prefixed by "www" (for example www.ibevision.com), and email addresses, where the domain name follows the '@' symbol (for example info@ibevision.com).

.What is the .au domain space?

If an internet address has .au at the end of it, it’s registered in Australia and a part of the .au domain space.

.What kind of domain can I get in the .au domain space?

The .au domain is divided into a number of second level domains (2LDs). It isn’t possible to license a domain name directly in the .au domain.  So rather than being able to license "yourname.au", registrants must license their name in a 2LD, eg. "yourname.com.au" or "yourname.org.au".  

.What is a registry, a registrar and a reseller?

The registry holds the database of domain names and operates the computers that make domain names visible on the internet. The registry does not have direct contact with registrants.

Registrars issue domain name licences to registrants.  They decide whether or not your domain name application meets the policy rules.  Registrars have direct access to the registry so that they can process new registrations and renewals, as well as update registrant contact details in the database. 

Some registrars use resellers to provide customer sales and support.  Resellers do not have direct access to the registry, and must process registrations and renewals through their registrar. 

.How do I get my own domain name and start using it?

To get your own domain name up and running, you need to:
Register your domain name through an BeVision Marketing accredited registrar or othrt reseller.

Arrange for your domain name to be "hosted". A hosting service provides a location (a server somewhere, connected to the internet) for your website. Your existing Internet Service Provider (ISP), other ISPs, or a "webhosting" service can host your domain name. Some registrars and resellers also include hosting as part of their domain name service. Shop around for the service that best suits you. Unlike a domain name that is part of your ISP’s domain, your own domain name will be ‘portable’, which means that your website can reside on a server in Australia, or you can move it overseas. The domain name system (DNS) files must be kept up-to-date with the current address, otherwise, when your customer types your web address into their browser, it won’t be able to find your web site.

.How can I check the status of a domain name to see if it is available?

You can check the status of an existing domain name, and find out whether a name is available for registration, by using the public WHOIS service.  For com.au, net.au, org.au, asn.au, gov.au, edu.au or id.au names, use the public WHOIS service.

Where can I apply for a domain name?

To apply for a com.au, net.au, org.au, asn.au, or id.au domain name, choose your preferred registrar and follow their application process.  Some registrars provide services directly to the public, others may use resellers. 

.Can I register a domain name before I have a website or a hosting service arranged?

Yes, you can register a domain name and then delegate your domain name to a specific computer.

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