Domain Name FAQ

Frequently asked questions about domain names

Domain name registration with UKC is easy. As the UK's fastest growing cheap domain name provider we register all domain names in your own name unlike other domain name companies. All cheap domains are fully featured and there's no popups, no ads, no restrictions and certainly no small print to catch you out!

However, there are always questions. So, before you consult our HelpDesk, take a browse through our domain name FAQ.

1. What is a domain name?
2. What is a nameserver?
3. What is a DNS 'A' record?
4. How do I build a free website with my domain name?
5. How do I connect my domain name to Moonfruit.com?
6. How do I connect my domain name to Wix.com?
7. How do I connect my domain name to Weebly.com?
8. Why is there a DNS propagation delay when I make DNS/Nameserver changes?
9. How do I connect my domain name to MobileMe.com for publishing using iWeb?
10. How do I get my MobileMe site to work without the WWW prefix?
11. Can a non-UK citizen register .UK domain names?
12. What does "Registration request being processed" mean on my WHOIS record?
13. Why does 'Everyones Internet' show as my non-UK domain name registrar in WHOIS?
14. What is the difference between a parked domain and a hosted domain?
15. How can you offer free domain names? Is there a catch?
16. Can I use my domain name to point to my free ISP webspace?
17. Can I have any email sent to my domain name automatically forwarded to my primary email address?
18. Can I change my domain name servers?
19. Can I change my domain name IPSTAG?
20. How do I change my domain email/web forwarding?
21. I don't want hosting now, can I add it to my domain name later?
22. I want to change my domain name, can I get a refund for the old name?
23. How long does it take to register a domain name?
24. What characters are valid in a domain names?
25. A domain name I want expired a while ago, why can't I register it?
26. I just registered my domain name with you but it still says its available?
27. My Domain Name is not working yet, what is wrong?
28. Do I have to pay VAT even though in my country we do not?
29. How do I transfer my Domain to another Provider?
30. How do I transfer my Domain Names to UK-Cheapest?
31. What are the domain name renewal costs after 2 years?

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