Every computer that is connected to the Internet is given a numerical sequence of numbers called an IP address. When a web site is developed and placed on the Internet it has its own IP address so other computers can connect to it. Because these numbers can be cumbersome or difficult to remember they are translated into a name for easier reference, in other words a Domain Name for example

www.webjade.com.au

A domain name is always written in lower case with a dot instead of a space.

 For a .au extension you will need to be a registered business and supply your ABN or have a registered trade name for your actual domain name.

How to register a Domain Name

	Decide on your Accredited Registrar		Go to the Registrars web site
	Follow their instructions. Usually you type in the desired name, allocate how it will be paid, and they will do the rest for you		Congratulations you now have a domain name

 What is a Domain Name

A domain name is comprised of different sections that are separated by a full stop. Web network – hostname – zone name – country code.

 The first is www this represents the World Wide Web network.

 The second is the host name.
This is a name chosen by a person or company etc. that the web site is for. The domain name is unique within a given zone name and usually has a name that represents them in some way, or maybe just a catchy name. The host name is written as one word. In Australia the domain name is the same name as your business or a registered trade name. An ABN must be supplied.

 Third is the zone name.
The common zone names include com (commercial organization), edu (educational), gov (government), co (company), org (non-profit organizations), and net (networking organization). These are also called Top Level Domain names (TLD). Since 2001 more TLD’s have been introduced.

 In Australia the main zone names are:

com.au
For commercial entities, such as companies (with ACN as registered through ASIC), and businesses (registered with state governments).

net.au
For commercial entities, such as companies (with ACN as registered through ASIC), and businesses (registered with state governments).

id.au
For individuals who are Australian citizens or residents.

asn.au
For incorporated associations, political parties, trade unions, sporting and special interest clubs.

org.au
For charities and non-profit organisations.

edu.au
For educational institutions registered at federal or state level.

gov.au
For federal, state and local government bodies.

csiro.au
For the sole use of the Commonwealth Science and Industry Research Organisation (CSIRO).
This domain is managed by CSIRO.

info.au
Presently not accepting new registrations.
conf.au
Presently not accepting new registrations.

 The fourth is country code.
In Australia this is represented by .au. The government body that controls policy issues is called auDA
.au Domain Administration Ltd (auDA) www.auda.org.au\default.htm

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 Accredited Registrars

Only authorised registrars are legally allowed to register a Domain Name. The following organisations (listed in random order) are auDA Accredited Registrars. This means that they are authorised by auDA to provide customer services to people
who want to register a new domain name, renew their existing domain name or make changes to their domain name record.
Service offerings and charges may vary from registrar to registrar.

Distribute.IT Pty Ltd trading as Click'n Go!
(webjade uses Click'n Go for our hosting server as well as registering our DomainName)
Primus Telecommunications Pty Ltd trading as Planet Domain
Discount Domain Name Services Pty Ltd
Melbourne IT Ltd
Domain Name Registrar (Australia) Pty Ltd trading as Domain Registration Services
Australian Style Pty Ltd trading as Bottle Domains
TPP Domains Pty Ltd trading as TPP Internet
Enetica Pty Ltd
Domain Directors Pty Ltd
Explorer Domains Pty Ltd
Wobygong Pty Ltd
Namescout Corporation
NetRegistry Pty Ltd
Domain Candy Pty Ltd
Capital Networks Pty Ltd trading as TotalNIC
Aust Domains International Pty Ltd
JustNet Pty Ltd trading as GoDomains
Anchor Systems Pty Ltd
IntaServe Pty Ltd
Connect West Pty Ltd

Webjade has registered through Click’n Go!.

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