Domain and Subdomain FAQ
Can I have a subdomain such as "sales.mydomain.com"?
Yes, you will be able to have your own subdomain, such as
"sales.yourdomainname.com". A subdomain is basically a subdirectory or folder created under the primary Domain account which is a fully operating Web site with its own username and password and account. The main benefit of a subdomain is that it doesn't require domain name registration and fees that are associated with a full domain name.
How many subdomains can I add to my account?
Each hosting plan allows you to add unlimited subdomains.
What is the difference between a domain and a subdomain?
A domain name is a full website address totally independent of other domain names, but a subdomain depends on a domain name. If for example "yourdomain.com" is your domain name, then
http://yourdomain.com and http://www.yourdomain.com would be your domain name's address. A subdomain name would be a name under your domain name, something like "sales.yourdomain.com". It's address would then be: http://sales.yourdomain.com. It can say anything you want instead of "sales" and the nice thing is that unlike a domain name, a subdomain does not need to be registered. This will save you money.
Do all the hosting plans offer a dedicated IP address?
Yes, each hosting plan offered comes with a dedicated IP address. The hosting plans, by default, come with a shared IP address but you can easily enable a dedicated IP address in your control panel for no extra charge. A dedicated IP address is important for search engine rankings. Increasing a website's rank is contingent upon a unique IP address. Website Source Hosting understands the importance of search engine optimization and, therefore, a unique IP address as well as a free subscription to our Marketing Tools is included for free with every hosting plan.
Will I have unlimited access to FTP?
You can create a certain number of FTP user accounts in your control panel
(depends on the plan). This FTP user will get his very own access information.
Because of this great feature you could offer small hosting services to mini
websites that do not need their own domain name. Once you order a shared hosting
account, simply login to your control panel and start creating FTP users.
How many websites can I add to my hosting account for no additional charge?
Each of Website Source Hosting shared hosting plans allow you to host multiple domains. The All-in-One hosting plan (Website Source Hosting most economical plan) allows you to host unlimited websites on one account. The highest plan, the Power Plus, allows you to host unlimited websites on one account and includes more options which are ideal for businesses.
Can you register or transfer my domains?
Yes, we can register any available .com, .net or .org domain
name. For detailed instructions on transferring your domains, please visit this page. Please allow 48-72 hours for new domain name registration or domain transfers to fully propagate the Internet.
How long does it take for DNS changes to take affect?
It takes 48 to 72 hours for the nameserver changes to take effect and fully propagate the Internet.
What Nameserver information should I use?
Primary:ns20.websitesource.net
Secondary:ns21.websitesource.net
Do you register all types of domains?
We register the most popular domains extensions that are available on the
market today. We register .com, .net, and .org domains.
Do you host all types of domain names?
Yes, we can host all type of domains. There are no restrictions regarding the types of domain names that we can host. .
How much bandwidth or data transfer can I use?
You will be allowed to use as much bandwidth as allotted by the hosting plan that you choose to purchase. At any time,
you can increase your bandwidth limit via your control panel.
I have two domains. Can I host them with one hosting plan?
Yes, Website Source Hosting least expensive hosting plan (the All-in-One) allows you to host unlimited websites on one hosting account for no additional fee. You will, however, need to register the domain name. We offer domain name registration for (starting at) $7.95 per year.
How can I add more domains and subdomains to my hosting account?
Each of Website Source Hosting hosting plans includes the ability to add unlimited subdomains. To add additional websites to your hosting account, click the "Domains" icon (under the "Main" section in your control panel).
What does Website Source Hosting recommend for parking domains on my main website? What about multiple domains?
If you wish to park another domain name on your main website, it is highly recommended that setup 301 redirects by following the directions on this page.
Where can I find more information about domain registration?
Please refer to the domain registration section and the faq listed there.
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