Knowledge Base

Domain Questions

• What is a domain name?
  A domain name is the unique name which identifies your company, organisation, a particular product or service on the web e.g. plugsocket.com. When establishing a presence on the web, you...
• How do I know if a domain is available to register?
  You can use the search tool to check the availability of domain names. If your first choice isn't available, our suggestion tool may help you come up with a suitable alternative.
• Are there any restrictions on domain ownership?
  Registration rules apply to .ltd.uk and .plc.uk domains. Other domains are to all intents and purposes unrestricted. If you can't find a domain you like with the extension of your choice,...
• Should I register my domain with more than one extension?
  If you are registering a domain name for a UK company, we recommend that you purchase a .com as well as a .co.uk domain if both are available. This removes the possibility of someone...
• Will the domain name be registered in my name?
  We register domains in your name not ours, so the details you provide when signing up will be used for the registrant of the domain. Please make sure that you keep us informed of any...
• I made a mistake in the spelling of the domain name, can I correct it?
  Unfortunately, changes cannot be made to the actual spelling of the domain name once registered, nor can refunds be given, as the registration fees will already have been paid to the...
• How much do you charge to renew a domain name?
  Renewals are charged at the usual price of new registrations.
• What happens when my domain expires?
  When you register a domain name, you are in effect, leasing the right to use the domain for the period purchased, so to remain the owner of the domain name, you must renew it. It's very...
• What will happen to my domain if I do not renew it before the expiry date?
  .uk domains If a renewal fee has not been received by seven days after the expiry date of a .uk domain, then Nominet UK (the UK Domain Registrars) will send you a pro forma...
• How do I transfer my domain name to PlugSocket?
  If you would like to transfer your domain name from another provider to PlugSocket so that it is under our control and we would bill you for renewals in the future, then it would depend on...
• How do I change the TAG for my .uk domain?
  If your .uk domain is registered with another provider and you wish to move the domain over to our service, then you would need to ask your existing domain providers to change the TAG for...
• Can I transfer my domain to another provider?
  Yes. You are free to move your domain name to another provider if you wish. There is no charge made by us for TAG transfers or any amendments made to your domains. However, before moving to...
• What is a domain extension?
  A domain extension is the ending of a domain name e.g. .com, .org, .co.uk etc. Many people register their domain name with multiple extensions e.g. example.com, example.co.uk  etc....
• How do I transfer ownership of my domain to another person or company?
  There are different procedures for transferring your domain name to another person or company, depending on the domain extension. For .uk domains, you will need to follow Nominet UK's...