Obtaining a Domain Name

Obtaining a Domain Name

As with network numbers, the registration of domain names is administered by the Network Information Centers. In some cases, there is a fee associated with holding a domain name. For example, the InterNIC currently charges a fee of $100 for the first two years, and $50 a year thereafter for domains under its jurisdiction.

You can register your domain name through your local NIC. See "Contacting Your Local Network Information Center" for contact information. When you register a domain, you should also register a reverse domain, also known as an IN-ADDR domain. The reverse domain provides a mapping from IP addresses to domain names.

In many cases, Internet service providers will register your domain for you, for a fee.