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Domain Name Registration
Click here to register a new domain name.

What is a Domain Name?
What is allowed in a Domain Name?
What if the name I want is not available?
Who owns my Domain Name?
Where will my Domain Name reside?
May I register my Domain Name using different name servers?
I made a mistake in spelling my Domain Name how do I correct it?
May I cancel my Domain Name?
I don't have a "company" name. What do I use for "organisation name"?
How Can I Transfer An Existing Domain Name?


What is allowed in a Domain Name?
The only characters allowed in a Domain Name are the 26 letters of the standard alphabet, numbers 0-9, and hyphens (-). A Domain cannot begin or end with a hyphen, but it can contain a hyphen. The governing body for Domain Name registration is currently allowing up to 67 characters in including the co.za, .com, .net, or .org.

What if the name I want is not available?
If a Domain Name is not available you cannot register the Domain Name. In many cases the Domain Name is under contract even if it appears to be available.

The name I want is not available, but doesn't seem to be in use, can I get it?
No, if a Domain Name is not available you cannot register the Domain Name. In many cases the Domain Name is under contract even if it appears to be available.

Who owns my Domain Name?
The organization or the person listed in the "Whois" as the Registrant is considered the owner for the length of the contract period. When registering through Ehost we register you as "Registrant" and the domain belongs to you.

Where will my Domain Name reside?
Your Domain Name will be registered to reside on Ehost's Domain Name Servers.

May I register my Domain Name using different name servers?
If you use our services, you must first register using the Ehost Domain Name servers. Once you have registered your Domain Name with Ehost you can transfer it to the name server your Domain Name will reside on. In order to transfer it you have to send us a fax with your request. Our fax details are:
+27 (0) 21 872 3212

I made a mistake in spelling my Domain Name how do I correct it?
If you have misspelled your Domain Name you will need to submit a new registration. Once your new name is registered you may find it useful to point the misspelled name to the corrected name to ensure that you receive the maximum visitors to your site, especially if this is a common misspelling.

May I cancel my Domain Name?
Yes, to cancel your Domain Name you must provide written authorization to +27 (0) 21 872 3212.
You will NOT receive a refund if you choose to cancel your Domain Name.

I don't have a "company" name. What do I use for "organisation name"?
In the organisation name field, please use your own name. It is not acceptable to leave the field blank or enter the words none, personal, home, or N/A.

How Can I Transfer An Existing Domain Name?
When signing up for your Ehost.co.za account you’ll be asked whether you wish to transfer an existing domain name. Enter your domain name in the box that appears and click on the checkbox that says 'Transfer domain'.

When all your details has been submitted we will contact you with all the necessary info such as our name server addresses.

Note: It typically takes 24-72 hours for domains to be transferred by your domain registrar. Therefore, please allow the allotted time.
 
 
 
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