Domains

What is a domain name?

If my company is not in internet, do I need a domain name?

I do not have a web page; can I register a domain name?

Are there other options instead of ".com.ec" ?

I already have a domain, can I change it ?

Why I require my own domain name ?

What is a domain name?

A domain name is an alphanumeric name used only to identify a certain computer (for example, a Web server or mail server) in Internet. The domain names allow internet users to write a name, as mycompany.com.ec, to identify a numeric address as 157.100.45.204. The purpose of the domains is to allow common users connected to Internet to find places in the Web and to send e-mail to addresses with familiar names, as "mycompany.com.ec or "mytrademark.com.ec", without having to memorize those numeric addresses that in fact are those that locate the computers or servers in Internet.

If my company is not in internet, do I need a domain name?

Technically you do not need a domain, however eventually you or your company will be in internet and it is advisable to register as soon as possible your domain name to avoid inconveniences in the future.

I do not have a web page; can I register a domain name?

It is not necessary to have a web page to register a domain. However, it is advisable to register a domain name so that in the future when you decide to have a web page, you already have a domain name and avoid inconveniences that the name of the domain that you want is no longer available. Also, the domain name can be that you want it for your email address or for the name of a server, as example myname@mycompany.com.ec.

Are there other options instead of ".com.ec" ?

Most of the domain names are registered under the second level ".com.ec, however, there are other levels available for educational entities, government entities, financial entities, non for profit organizations. For the different alternatives, you can check Domain Types .

I already have a domain, can I change it ?

If you already have a domain name registered, you cannot change it. However, if you want, you can register a new one, without refund or transfer of the fees paid by for the original one.

Why I require my own domain name ?

To have your own domain name is fundamental in todays modern organizations; it will be your window to others and through it you will obtain independence, security and image in your daily activities in Internet.