What is a Domain Name?

The Domain Name System (DNS) helps users to find their way around the Internet. Every computer on the Internet has a unique address – just like a telephone number – which is a rather complicated string of numbers. It is called its "IP address" (IP stands for "Internet Protocol").

But it is hard to remember everyone's IP address. The DNS makes it easier by allowing a familiar string of letters (the "domain name") to be used instead of the arcane IP address. So instead of typing www.manitobalife.net, you can type www.ManitobaLife.net It is a "mnemonic" device that makes addresses easier to remember.

Translating the name into the IP address is called "resolving the domain name." The goal of the DNS is for any Internet user any place in the world to reach a specific website IP address by entering its domain name. Domain names are also used for reaching e-mail addresses and for other Internet applications.

Included with Domain Name Description Parked Page Allows you to have a "coming soon" page. Forwarding Allows you to redirect your WWW address to an existing site. Masking (.com, .net, and .org only) Allows you to protect the address of a site so users do not see the underlying address. For Sale Page Allows you to put your domain up for sale at its own address. Change of Registration Allows you to assign your domain name to another owner.

Transfer your Domain Name

For $20 we will extend your existing registration for an additional year and you will not lose any time you've already paid for. And now, if your transfer fails for any reason, we'll refund your fee, no questions asked. You will not lose any time you've already paid for.

Note: We are unable to process domain names that will expire within 10 days of today.

Update your Domain Name Information

.COM, .NET, .ORG

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.CA

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