Domain Registration - Frequently Asked Questions

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I already have a domain name registered - can I use my existing domain?
Yes! You can use your existing domain. Please check "How do I connect my domain name to my new iMortgageSites website?" in "Mortgage Websites FAQ". If you decide to use our free hosting service, change your DNS settings as follows:

Primary/NameServer1: ns55.websitewelcome.com
Secondary/NameServer2: ns56.websitewelcome.com
What is a domain name?
A domain name is also called URL or web site address. This is the unique name that your customers will type into the address bar of a browser (such as Internet Explorer or Netscape) to access your web site information. For example: yourdomain.com, mymortgagedomain.net. No other person or company will have the same address as you.
How do I know if my domain name is already taken?
To check and see if your domain name is taken, use our free domain name search tool. Type in any name to check it's availibility; if available, it will tell you and give you the option to register it. If the domain name is already taken, you can choose a different name. You can search as many times as you like.
What details do you need to register a domain?
We require the name, address and contact details of the person or company the domain name is to be registered to.

We also need your payment details (credit card or cheque) to process your registration. Credit card payment is preferred since we can process the domain name immediately.
How long does it take to register a domain name?
Our user friendly online registration process takes only a few minutes to complete.
How do I register a domain name?
Click here to go to our domain registration page. Alternatively you can register it with any domain registrar of your choice.
How long does a registration last? Can it be renewed?
We offer initial and renewal registrations in one-year increments, with a total registration period limit of ten years.
How much does a domain-name registration name cost?
Please check latest discounted prices here.
Once registered can I use my domain name immediately?
Once you get confirmation of your successful registration, your domain name is ready to use.

However, due to the nature of the DNS system it can take up to 48 hours for all the DNS servers across the Internet to "learn" and be able to "see" your domain.
What is URL forwarding and how does it work?
URL Forwarding allows you to redirect or 'point' your domain name to another location. Most often, this is used if you own multiple domain names and want to 'point' them to the same website.
How do I setup URL forwarding?
When you register a domain name with iMortgageSites.com, you get free URL forwarding. After a successful registration, you can login to your account and setup your website forwarding address. If you would like us to do this for you, please send an email to with your login details at your domain registrar and your iMortgageSites client id.
What is a cloaked URL forwarding?
It's similar to regular URL forwarding, except that your URL will never change in the address bar. When you use cloaked URL forwarding, your domainname.com forwards to your actual URL, but yourdomain.com stays in the address bar.

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