See also: Web site host account setup - directions

To check a domain name status, such as expiration date or availability, click here:
http://www.netsol.com/cgi-bin/whois/whois

Domain Name Registration Directions / on-line credit card payment
NOTE: The order of the information below may differ slightly from the Network Solutions site.

Go to the Network Solutions site at: http://www.netsol.com

Enter your desired domain name into the entry box in step # 1 (such as "worldcontact"), the default ".com" extension is already selected. Change that if desired. Click on "Go" in step # 3 to check availability.

If the name is available, you may click "continue" to register.

Check "no thanks" on the next screen and click "continue". (Network Solutions offers these additional services, but you will not need them as they are offered by your web site host company).

The next screen allows you to "view your order". Click the link at the bottom left of the screen that reads: "Technical users: Configure your DNS" (this lets you configure the Domain Name Server numbers that "point" your domain name to your web host provider wher your web site pages will be). Below is the DNS info for current World Contact Partner Host Providers:

Media3.net: Primary Server: NS.MEDIA3.NET Secondary Server: NS2.MEDIA3.NET Network Solutions ID Holder (NIC Handle): SA271-ORG

Click "continue" when done. The name server summary page appears, click "continue".

Click "place your order". Follow the registration information based on your new or existing customer status.

You will be asked for your information first. When asked for your technical contact's information, select the NIC handle from the list above of World Contact Partner Host Providers. Select the radio button, and enter the value into the data field (see example image below).

Click "continue" (you DO NOT need to fill in the "new contact information").

Complete the payment information page, and continue to end.

See also: Web site host account setup - directions