All Registered Domains

How do I manage my domain names?
You can perform various operations with one or more of your domain names simultaneously. Depending on the domain status, you can renew registration, edit WHOIS information, edit DNS settings, host or park domain, lock/unlock at the registrar, register name servers (DNS) and obtain EPP authorization key. The table below shows the available operations according to the current domain status:

 

Domain Status	Allowed Operation
- OK	Renew, Edit DNS, View/Edit WHOIS, Obtain EPP Key*, Host*, Park*, Lock/Unlock*, Register NS*
- Expired	Renew, View WHOIS
* This operation is not available with a selection of multiple domains.

Tip: Use the checkbox beside each domain name to select it for a mass operation.

How do I renew a domain name?
In order to renew a domain name registration, simply click on the add years link beside the desired domain. You can renew multiple domain names at once by selecting them with the checkboxes on the left and then clicking on the Renew button.

How do I host my newly registered/transferred domain name?
Once a domain registration or transfer has been approved and completed, the domain name will be with status OK but will be floating (neither hosted, nor parked). To host it in your account, simply click on the icon. A control box will appear containing the available options. Click on the icon to automatically add your domain into the Hosted Domains section of the Control Panel.

How do I park my newly registered/transferred domain name?
Once the registration or transfer has been completed and the domain name is with status OK, you can park it in your account by selecting a parking website template or a URL redirection. Click on the icon to view the control box. Afterwards, choose your parking preference. You will learn more about domain parking by checking the Help section there.

How do I lock or unlock a domain name at the registrar?
The registrar-lock feature is quite useful when you would like to secure your domain name and prevent it from being stolen. To check the current status of the lock, simply click on the icon beside a domain name. You can then lock or unlock it prior to a domain transfer. However, you should always keep your domain names locked.

How do I obtain the EPP authorization key for a domain name I would like to transfer away?
An EPP key is required when autorizing domain transfers. If you would like to obtain the EPP key for a specific domain name, click on the icon next to the domain status.

How do I modify the DNS settings for a chosen domain name?
To do so, simply click on the icon. You are able to edit the current name servers (DNS) associated for the domain name, as well as to register own name servers, e.g. dns1.my-best-domain.com.

How do I quickly manage all the settings?
You can easily modify all the available settings for a chosen domain name by using the Quick Controls. Simply click on the icon beside it. You will see all the valuable information and options put together on a single page, including even the domain's Google and Alexa ranks.

How do I protect the WHOIS of my domain names?
The WHOIS / ID Protect service that we are offering allows you to protect your identity displayed in the WHOIS of your domains from being used by spammers, stalkers and fraudsters. To protect your domain go to the All Registered section of the Domain Manager and click the Add link in the ID Protect column. The service is non-refundable and is applicable only to domain names registered with us. Country domain names like .us / de / eu etc. don't support this service.


Parked Domains

What is domain parking?
Domain names are being registered all the time so if you have thought of a cool domain name for a future project then it might be wise to register it now because there is a chance that someone else might register it before you. While planning your site you can park the domain name with phpHostingDeals.com and leave it until you are ready to use it. You may choose a parking page, which your site's visitors will see, or choose your parked domain to redirect them to a different web address.

Domain parking is a process where you register a domain with us and then do not use our domain name servers. This means that if you type your domain name into a web browser you will arrive at a default page provided by phpHostingDeals.com.

How do I park my domain name?
Before you proceed you should choose one of the two available options. You can either use a predefined template where you can place your own text or redirect your visitors to a completely different web address.

If you choose the Template option, you can select beetween three categories each one offering two template types. Check the previews and then type a desired text to be displayed. To redirect your visitors, choose the Web address option and fill in a URL.

Floating Domains

What is domain floating?
Your domain name can be with status 'floating' in your account. This means that you neigther have it hosted nor parked. Such domain names are usually those, which you have just registered or transferred. Another example is a domain, which you have removed from the 'Hosted Domains' section. You can host a floating domain and create a website and e-mail addresses with it or you can park it for future online activities. Note that you cannot use such domains unless you choose one of the two options.

How do I change the type of a domain?
It is easy to switch types, just click on the icon and you will be able to choose what to do next with that particular domain. We recommend you to host it in your account as you can create any website you like.

Expiring Domains

My domain name is expiring. What do I do?
If you'd like to keep the website and e-mails running, you should renew the domain's registration as soon as you can. If the domain expires, you will still be able to renew it in a period of a month. Afterwards, the domain will fall into the so called redemtion period and there will be a penalty fee in case of renewal request. If you leave to expire, shortly after the redemption period everyone will be able to register your domain.

How do I renew my domain?
You can simply click on the Renew link beside it. You can preserve your domain up to 5 year ahead if you like. To renew several domains at once, select them using the checkboxes on the left and then click on the Renew button.
 

Expired Domains

A domain name has just expired. What happens next?
Currenlty, the website and all e-mail addresses associated with that domain are not working. If you have registered own name servers (DNS) or have added any subdomains, they are now offline as well. The domain name itself is the core around which orbit all the services. You will have 30 days to renew the domain registration. If you do not wish to use it, simply leave it to expire. If you'd like to keep the website and e-mails running, hurry up and renew the domain as soon as possible. Otherwise, it will fail in redemption period and shortly after be available for registration by someone else.

How do I renew my domain?
Click on the Renew link beside the chosen domain. You can preserve your domain up to 5 year ahead if you like. To renew several domains at once, select them using the checkboxes on the left and then click on the Renew button.