What is a domain name?
A domain name is the user friendly address that visitors use to find your website. For example, our domain name is spartan-systems.co.uk.
What is a domain extension?
A domain extension is the last part of your domain name e.g. .com, .co.uk, .org. There are soon to be hundreds of new domain extensions, including .london, .shop and .blog.
Why are domain names important?
A domain name significantly contributes to your online identity. It is therefore important to choose a domain name which is relevant to your sites content and theme, whilst being easy for users to understand and remember.
What can I do with a domain name?
There are a number of possible uses for a domain name. You can point your domain to a website, making your site readily accessible to users, or use it to create personalised email addresses. You may also simply register a domain to protect your brands identity from competitors.
Can I hide my personal details from the WHOIS database?
Yes, it’s possible to hide your details from the publicly accessible WHOIS database.
We offer this on certain domains as an add-on. These are available from the Spartan Extend Control Panel.
Can I point my domain to another hosting provider?
Yes, that's not a problem. Within the Spartan Extend Control Panel, you can update the nameservers that your domain is pointing to.
Can I transfer in my domain from another hosting provider?