I registered a domain name, but now Internic whois lookup says that someone else has registered it. What happened?
Because updating of the central registration database at Internic is not in real-time (see preceding FAQ), it is possible for two people to register the same domain name within a short period of time, and then the registration will be awarded to the person who actually submitted the registration first. With many different registrars all updating the database, the only way to know whether you have the registration for certain is to await the database update. If you do not end up retaining the registration of a domain name, charges are refunded to you. This occurs very rarely, but does occur. Back to Top • Do you charge if I need to make changes to my domain or transfer my domain? No, we do not have any hidden charges and you may make any changes to your domain record free of any additional costs. Back to Top • Do I have to host my domain name with you? No, once you select your hosting company, it is easy to move your domain to their servers. In your domain control panel, substitute DNS
