A domain name is a unique alpha-numeric name used to identify a particular computer (i.e. web server or mail server) on the Internet. Domain names allow Internet users to type in a name, such as mybrand.com, to identify a numeric address such as 209.67.50.203. The purpose of domain names is to allow ordinary users connected to the Internet to find web sites and send email to addresses with familiar names such as "mybrand.com" without having to memorize the numerical addresses that actually locate the computers or servers on the Internet.

You don't necessarily need to have a domain name to design or host your web site with TurnKey Internet. We will host your web site under our web site's domain name if you wish to have that arrangement. However, a domain name is a very simple, easy, and cost-effective way to add identity, recognizability, and a professional image to your business' web site. In addition to being able to find your web site at a shorter, easier-to-remember URL such as http://www.yourdomain.com, all of your e-mail accounts will be "at" your own domain as well. I.e. yourname@business.com, for all your email needs.

TurnKey Internet is a leading provider of Hosting services. TurnKey Internet provides resale service to many other Service Providers which creates a very large volume from which we are able to use for lower pricing. We have made and fulfilled commitments to the central Domain Registrar authority to provide high volume domain name registrations, and this has provided TurnKey Internet with the means to provide substantial savings to our customers. We pass these savings on to you directly in the form of our low cost registration and hosting services.

No. You need to a TurnKey Web hosting package so that others may view your new domain name via the world wide web. Many clients simply want to reserve domain names for future business ventures - that is why the fee is so low (just $9.99 a year per domain name). If you wish to have web hosting service then you will be paying monthly fees for the web hosting account (and your domain name annual fee will be $0).

Yes, we offer free domain name parking specifically for companies and individuals who don't want a web site at this time. This will reserve your domain name, protecting others from registering it since you will be the owner. You do NOT need to purchase a web or mail hosting package to park your domain name.

TurnKey Internet can register and host for you your own domain name with any following TLD/extension. If you don't see the one you want, just contact us. The most popular TLD/extensions are:

Yes, you certainly can. By default (if you registered or transfered your domain name to TurnKey Internet) all your sub-domains are preconfigured to point to your main web site already at no charge! We can even setup separate web account space for different sub domains (separate logins, separate email etc, if you so desire).

Of course! You can register as many domains as you wish (in fact most of our clients register 10 or more to help protect their business identity). You can point as many domain names at your web hosting account at no extra charge (you do have to pay annual domain name registration fees for all domains after the first free one included with your web hosting account). If you need / want to have separate web sites (different content, multiple email domains etc) you will need to purchase additional web hosting or mail hosting accounts. (We do offer modest discounts for quantity over 5, please contact us for more information).

When using a domain name (for email, web hosting, and just parking a domain) it must reside on a host computer, called a Domain Name Server (DNS). Domain Name Servers are connected to the internet and use special software to translate domain names into the numerical addresses (Internet Protocol numbers) used by the Internet. When internet users enter your domain name into their browser bar, the Domain Name Server directs them to your web site. Without it, your domain name is invisible on the Internet. Normally when you register a domain name with TurnKey Internet, you simply will use the TurnKey Internet name servers:

ns1.turnkeyinternet.net, ns2.turnkeyinternet.net, ns3.turnkeyinternet.net, ns4.turnkeyinternet.net

If you registered your domain through another registrar, you will most likely use their name servers. Dedicated Server and Virtual Server (VPS) hosting accounts can run their own name servers for even more flexibility and ease of use when setting up domain names.

Wherever your domain resides for the name servers, is where you will make the specific dns configuration for your domain to point email and web addresses at for the proper ip address that you will be assigned when ordering email or hosting services from TurnKey Internet.

Dedicated Server and Virtual Server (VPS) hosting accounts can run their own name servers for even more flexibility and ease of use when setting up domain names. The process of setting up a name server requires that you contact the specific registrar where your purchased your primary domain name from - to 'register your name server'. You will simply contact them with the ip address (or 2) of your name server(s). NOTE: Dedicated Server hosting accounts typically come with multiple ip addresses, so you can simply pick any of the 2 IP's to use. Virtual Server (VPS) hosting accounts typically come with just 1 IP address, so you can either choose to purchase a second IP address from TurnKey Internet, or register just 1 name server (or 2 name servers using the SAME single ip address).

Here is how to setup a name server for a domain name registered through these alternate registrars: