The access code you see is part of an additional security process HostingDude.com has developed to protect you. Since the access code is provided as a graphic picture it cannot be read by a "script" program. As a result, these types of programs which are often used by individuals for various devious purposes, are prevented from entering our systems. Once you've keyed in the number displayed, you can proceed with your order, or obtain the information you requested.
FREE Hosting with domain name is Ad-supported Hosting. Ad-supported Web sites contain relevant online advertising on a small portion of the site, but DO NOT include obtrusive pop-up ads.
FREE Quick Blogcast with domain name is Ad-supported. Ad-supported Quick Blogcast sites contain relevant online advertising on a small portion of the site, but DO NOT include obtrusive pop-up ads.
Photo Album Share, store and even order prints for your favorite photos, right from your domain name, with your own personal online photo album! FREE Photo Album with domain name is ad-supported containing relevant online advertising on a small portion of the site, but DO NOT include obtrusive pop-up ads.
Personalized Email Our FREE personalized email accounts let you to pick the exact email address you want, including your own personal domain name that you may use for your Web site!
Starter Web Page Enjoy a professionally designed home on the Web in seconds! Customize with your own text, graphics and links - even choose color combinations.
''For Sale'' Page Put your domain up for sale at its own address with a ready-made ''For Sale'' page.
Parked Page Not ready to build a web site yet? No problem. You can leave it parked with HostingDude.com for the length of your registration.
Getting Started Guide ''Making the Internet Work for You'' is your guide to the Internet basics, from domains to Web sites, e-commerce to marketing and MORE.
Domain Forwarding & Masking Forwarding automatically redirects/forwards traffic to whatever URL you choose. And with masking, users don't see the underlying address, only what they type.
Domain Forwarding Forwarding automatically redirects/forwards traffic to whatever URL you choose.
Domain Masking With masking, users don't see the underlying address, only what they type.
100-Pack Email Forwarding Create up to 100 variations on your basic ''@domainname'' email address, and automatically redirect these emails to an existing account, keeping your main email address private.
Total DNS Control Our Domain Control Center makes it easy to manage your domain name server (DNS) records, set your email, FTP, sub-directories, web site location, and more.
Change of Registration Assign your domain name to another registrant, right online. You can change all four contact fields for the domain at anytime.
Status Alerts Monitor key status indicators to your domain and get instant alerts if there's any change.
Domain Locking Prevent anyone from making changes to your domain's vital ownership/administrative information. Domain Locking blocks unauthorized or accidental transfers, and stops anyone from misdirecting your name servers.
Entering a Domain Name Enter the domain name you're interested in registering and select your TLD extension (.com, .net, .org, etc.) from the pull-down menu.
.mobi - the domain for the mobile Internet! There are already more digital mobile phones worldwide than televisions and PCs combined*. And most have Internet capabilities. A .mobi domain name can tap into this technology. Build .mobi pages and make your mobile device useful for Internet browsing and data services.
Expiration Protection If you fail to renew your domain name, we'll hold it for up to one year. During that time, it will be placed on inactive, protected status with a parked page. To rescue the domain, simply pay the renewal fee.
Deadbolt Transfer Protection Unlike regular domain locking, which occurs at the Registry level, Deadbolt Transfer Protection offers an even higher level of security that takes place right here at HostingDude.com - we lock your domain in your account.
Domain Validation Seal The Seal shows that we've verified the Technical Contact Email Address, Administrative Contact Email Address and Registrant Contact Email Address.
Domain Box Enter the domain name you are interested in registering here and select your TLD extension (.COM, .NET, .ORG, etc.) from the pull-down menu. Do not add "www." in front of the name.
It happens hundreds of times every day - and it could happen to you!
Your credit card expires. You change your email address and don't update your domain contact information. Someone close to you, or a social engineer, transfers your domain name away without your permission.
When the domain name goes, everything else goes, too!
One oversight and you could lose the domain name you worked so hard to get. That means any Web site or email services associated with it will stop working.*
Protected Registration is packed with the safeguards and security you need:
Exclusive! Domain Ownership Protection:
Expiration Protection protects you from credit card expiration, failed billing, or outdated contact information.
Deadbolt Transfer Protection: makes it impossible for MOST transfers to occur -inadvertent, accidental, malicious or otherwise.
Ownership Protection Reports: quarterly email updates help you keep track of vital domain information.
Private Registration shields your personal information from public view. Protects you from spam, scams, prying eyes and worse.
Business Registration provides need-to-know information about your organization in the Whois database - including a map to your store, snapshot of your Web site, description of your business, phone number, links and more.
Vital information about your business or organization
Visible to millions who search the domain name (WhoIs) database
Affordable online advertising investment
Includes FREE 1-page Online Business Card Web site
Space to display up to 4 images and 4 hyperlinks – perfect for driving customers to specific pages of your website
Keep your domain name private, locked and protected with the most secure domain ownership protection available with NEW Protected Registration!
Protect your domain name from expiration!
Includes Business Registration & Private Registration: Only $28.22/yr
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Protected Registration is available for new, transferred, or existing domains!
(Not available for the following domain names:
.us
.asia
.am
.at
.be
.cn
.com.cn
.org.cn
.net.cn
.de
.eu
.fm
.gs
.jobs
.jp
.ms
.nu
.co.nz
.net.nz
.org.nz
.tc
.tw
.com.tw
.org.tw
.idv.tw
.co.uk
.me.uk
.org.uk
.ca
.vg) Note: Protected Registration ensures the protection of your domain name so it can't be cancelled.
Note: You will set up your Business Registration information by logging into My Account after purchase.
Protect your Web presence - Don't lose your domain!
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Protected Registration protects you from:
Inadvertently letting your domain lapse
Expired or rejected credit cards
Accidental or malicious transfer
Outdated contact information
Your personal information being made public
Spam and email scams
Costly redemption fees
Plus, Protected Registration means you'll enjoy the benefits of a quarterly email statement that provides you with key domain status details.
Also, take advantage of Private and Business Registration – keep your domain safe while still having the option of marketing your business info in the WhoIs database.
*Protected Registration will keep your domain name in your name. It will NOT keep your related services up and running should your domain name renewal lapse.
Simply apply Domain Ownership Protection to your domain name.
Once applied, if your name expires without your renewal, the domain will be placed on inactive protected status for up to 12 months.
You can rescue the domain while on inactive, protected status for the cost of the renewal.
Domain Ownership Protection is not available for some domain names.
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