Domain Names

Great New Top Level Domains available for Registration

The Domain Name Landscape has changed recently.

For years, we had little choice of gTLDs (Global Top Level Domains) and we kinda got used to the idea that it was all about .co.uk, .com, .net.

But times have changed.

There are now new gTLDs for all business categories and organisation types.

If your business is accountancy, no longer do you fight to register “MyFirm.com”, you can register the more appropriate “MyFirm.accountants”. How good does that look?

But, you need to hurry. These new tLDS are catching on, and as with the original domain name extensions, soon all the great names will be gone.

Extensions we have added and that are available for registration right now include:

  • .accountants
  • .agency
  • .business
  • .associates
  • .catering
  • .cleaning
  • register-a-domain-name.consulting
  • .design
  • .enterprises
  • .estate
  • .events
  • .gifts
  • .guide
  • .life
  • .limited
  • .media
  • .network
  • .photos
  • .photography
  • .plumbing
  • .properties
  • .pub
  • .restaurant
  • .solutions
  • .town
  • .vet

Register and reserve your business relevant names now – before someone else does!

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How to Change your Domain Name Servers

Changing your Domain Name Servers

When you register a new domain name, often one of the first things you want to do is to connect it to your web hosting service. Usually your web host will provide name servers.

Until you change the name servers on your domain name, your domain will be parked and you will be able to use any of the parking features which come with every domain name.

Locating the Nameserver tab for your domain

Changing your domain nameservers is easy. You can change them as often as you need.

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To change your domain nameservers, simply follow these steps:

  1. Login to your Client Area and go to Domains > My Domains
  2. Click Manage on the desired domain name
  3. Click Nameservers tab
  4. Select Use Custom Nameservers
  5. Enter at least two different name servers
  6. Press Change Nameservers button

Any nameserver changes can take up to 24 hours to fully propagate across the global internet so do not expect instant results in your web browser.

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Data validation for UK domains

uk-nominetAs of 6th May Nominet have updated their data validation processes.

Nominet will attempt to validate all registrant name and address data through their third party sources at the point of registration or when the WHOIS contact details are updated.

How does Nominet validate my details?

Nominet will check the registrant name agaist the Electoral Roll and Company’s House . The domain must be registered to an individual person or a registered LTD or PLC company.

Nominet will check the registrant address against the Royal Mail Postcode file, international addresses will be checked against similar sources where they exist.

What happens if my details cannot be validated?

If Nominet are unable to validate the registrant name or address they will contact you on the email address that the domain is registered to informing you of the steps that you need to take to complete validation.

If the validation process is not completed, Nominet will suspend the domain.

How can I check the details?

You can check the domain name on the WHOIS to see if the domain has passed validation:

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How can I update the registrant address?

To update the registrant address, please login to your Client Portal and follow the steps below:

1. Go to Domains
2. Go to My Domains
3. Go to the drop-down arrow next to Manage Domain
4. Hit Edit Contact Information

To ensure that the address is validated please check that it matches the address stored on the Royal Mail Postcode address website.

How can I update the registrant name?

If the registrant name is not of an individual person or valid LTD or PLC company, please contact Nominet to update the registrant Name.

Nominet’s contact details.

Where can I find further information on the data validation process?

Nominet Data validation process

Claim Your Reserved .UK Domain Name

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Own an existing .co.uk domain?
Claim your reserved .uk domain now to avoid missing out!

On 10 June 2014, shorter, sharper ‘example.uk’ domain names became available for the first time alongside ‘example.co.uk’, ‘example.org.uk’ and so on. This represents the biggest modification of the UK namespace since it began.

Any unique ‘example.uk’ domain name (e.g. one that does not have an equivalent name already registered as a .co.uk or a .org.uk) is available to register in the normal way.

However, over 10 million existing UK Domain Family customers are being offered the shorter equivalent of their current address, with five years to decide whether they want to use it in addition to, or instead of the domain they already have. In the small proportion of instances where there could be competition – e.g. where one person holds example.co.uk and another holds example.org.uk – the new .uk domain will be offered to the .co.uk registrant.

If you registered a .co.uk domain, before 28th October 2013, then you can claim your reserved .uk domain name simply by visiting the link below.

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For more detail on the new .uk domain and release process, please see the .UK information dedicated hub here at dotuklaunch.uk.

Who are MESH DIGITAL in my WHOIS record?

Mesh Digital are one of our Upstream Registrar Partners.

Your domain WHOIS may show the following information:

Registrar: MESH DIGITAL LIMITED
Sponsoring Registrar IANA ID: 1390
Whois Server: whois.meshdigital.com
Referral URL: http://www.meshdigital.com
Registrar IANA ID: 1390
Registrar Abuse Contact Phone: +1.8779770099
Reseller: UK-Cheapest.co.uk
Domain Status: clientDeleteProhibited
Domain Status: clientUpdateProhibited
Domain Status: clientTransferProhibited

For new domain registrations, you may receive an email from MESH to validate any new ICANN registered domain names. Simply click the link in the whois-verification email to activate your domain name.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is Mesh Digital Limited and its connection to GoDaddy Inc.?

  • Mesh Digital Limited is a wholly-owned subsidiary of GoDaddy Inc. It’s known for rapid growth and being a Top 30 fastest-growing ICANN accredited registrar, operating major domain brands like Domainmonster.com and Domainbox.com.

2. What is Domainmonster.com and how is it associated with Mesh Digital?

  • Domainmonster.com is a retail domain brand operated by Mesh Digital. It’s recognized for its performance in major domain launches over the past three years and serves customers globally in Dollars, Sterling, and Euros across 133 countries.

3. What services does Domainbox.com offer, and what is its core technology?

  • Domainbox.com is Mesh Digital’s wholesale offering, known for its lightning-fast Application Programming Interface (API). It provides comprehensive and innovative services for wholesale domains and email, handling over 1 million API calls a day across its reseller network.

4. How many domain names does Mesh Digital manage, and what are its security standards?

  • Mesh Digital currently manages over 5 million domain names worldwide. The company is RAA compliant, prioritizes security, and offers a robust Domainbox EPP server for domain, contact, and host object transactions.

5. What makes Domainbox’s reseller package unique and reliable?

  • Domainbox offers a comprehensive, reliable, and scalable reseller package with extensive features and flexibility, making it an attractive solution for those looking to become successful resellers. The platform is known for its powerful functionality and global reach.

6. When did GoDaddy acquire Host Europe and Mesh Digital?

  • GoDaddy Inc. completed its acquisition of Host Europe Group (HEG), which includes Mesh Digital, on April 3, 2017.