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Registering a .CO Domain Name

.co domain name

.CO Domains

.CO was originally the ccTLD assigned to Colombia but has since been adopted as an alternative commercial domain available to anyone. They are a great alternative to .com, as they can be used to represent any online ecommerce site, company or corporation.

.CO is a globally recognised web address that gives businesses and other organisations new options in branding their web site. Because it’s still fairly new, there are still a lot of great .CO domain names still available for registration, making it an ideal choice for businesses or companies whose desired domains are already taken within the .COM name space.

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.CO Domain Information Domain Features
Description Commercial Auto Renewal
Registration Period 1 year Online Control Panel
Annual Price $35.00 Basic DNS Management
Instant Activation Advanced DNS Management ($15/y) *

.CO is a popular domain extension that offers a unique branding opportunity for businesses, organizations, and individuals. Registering a .CO domain name can help you establish a strong online presence and stand out from the competition. Here are the key steps involved in registering a .CO domain name:

1. Choose a Registrar:

Select a reputable domain registrar like Fastdot that offers .CO domain registration services. Look for a registrar that provides competitive pricing, reliable customer support, and user-friendly domain management tools.

2. Check Availability:

Use the registrar’s domain search tool to check the availability of your desired  domain. Enter the name you want and see if it is currently registered or available for registration. If your chosen domain name is taken, you may need to consider alternative options or variations.

3. Registration Process:

Once you have confirmed the availability of your desired .CO domain name, proceed with the registration process. Provide the necessary information, including your contact details and payment information. Review the registration terms and conditions before proceeding.

4. Domain Settings:

During the registration process, you will have the opportunity to configure various domain settings. Set the desired DNS (Domain Name System) settings for your .CO domain name. These settings determine where your domain points to, such as your website or email service provider.

5. Privacy Protection:

Additionally, consider opting for domain privacy protection if it is available. This service helps to keep your personal contact information private by replacing it with the registrar’s contact details in the public WHOIS database.

6. Complete Registration:

Finalize the registration by submitting your payment and confirming your order. Basically upon successful registration, you will receive a confirmation email with details about your newly registered .CO domain name.

7. Domain Management:

Access your domain management panel provided by the registrar. From there, you can manage your domain settings, update DNS records, set up email forwarding, and make any necessary changes to your domain configuration.

It’s important to note that domain registration fees vary depending on the registrar and the length of the registration period you choose (typically 1-10 years). Ensure that you renew your .CO domain name before it expires to maintain ownership and continuity of your online presence.

By registering a .CO domain name, you can create a memorable web address that represents your brand or business effectively. Take advantage of this versatile domain extension to establish a strong online identity and connect with your target audience.

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Domain Names General FAQ

You can manage your domain names via the FASTDOT Client Area. Once you have logged in, click on My Domains > Managed Domains.
The FASTDOT name server are:

ns1.fastdot.com
ns2.fastdot.com
ns3.fastdot.com
You can view your domain expiry date within the Client Area. Click on My Domains > Manage Domains. You will see a list of your current domains along with their next due date.
By default we will renew your domain name automatically. Alternatively, you can manually renew your domain name in your Client Area
If your domain name has already expired, just contact us via the helpdesk to renew it. If your domain name is not renewed quickly it may be come available and be registered by another party.
By default, we will renew your domain name automatically. If you wish to manage your domain name renewals manually you can disable automatic renewal by logging in to the Client Area and then: Select “Domains” and then “My Domains” from the top navigation bar. Select the “Manage Domain” button to the right of the domain name you would like to view or modify. Click on the “Auto Renew” tab. Ensure that “Auto Renewal Status” has been set to “Disabled”. Please note: by disabling automatic renewal, you are assuming responsibility to renew your domain name. Failure to renew your domain name before its expiry date will cause it to stop working.
Login to your Client Area using the username and password issued with your Welcome Email you received at sign up. Once logged in, select “Domains” and then “My Domains” from the top navigation bar. Select the “Manage Domain” button to the right of the domain name you would like to view or modify. Click on the “Registrar Lock” tab. Ensure that “Registrar Lock Status” has been set to “Disabled”. If the current status is set to “Enabled” then please click on “Disable Registrar Lock”. Select the “Namesevers” tab, then on the following screen to modify the current nameserver settings. Select the “Change Nameservers” button to confirm your new nameserver settings.
You can manage your domain names public WHOIS contact information by logging into your FASTDOT Client Area: Select “Domains” and then “My Domains”. Click on the “Manage Domain” button for the domain you wish to manage. Click on the “Registrar Lock” tab. Ensure that “Registrar Lock Status” has been set to “Disabled”. If the current status is set to “Enabled” then please click on “Disable Registrar Lock”. On the same screen select “Management Tools” and then “Contact Information”. From here you can update the domain name with pertinent contact details for your website including details for the registrant, admin, tech & billing identities. Select the “Save Changes” button to confirm the new contact details.
.au Domain Administration Ltd (.auDA) is the policy authority and industry self-regulatory body for the .au domain space. They are responsible for developing and implementing domain name policy, accrediting and licensing domain registrars, implementing consumer safeguards and facilitating the .au Dispute Resolution Policy. Learn more.
WHOIS is a tool used to search the domain registry databases for information about a domain name. This tool can be used to obtain information such as the domain’s expiry date, owner and name server information.
Domain Names are used to establish a unique identity. Organizations and individuals can choose a domain name that corresponds to their name, helping Internet users to reach them easily. An important function of a domain name is to provide easily recognizable and memorizable names to numerically addressed Internet resources.