Domain name registration is a simple 2 step process:

1. Perform a 'whois lookup' availabilty check to see if the domain is available.

Step 2. Register it via our simple online form.

Domain Registration Services

What is a domain name?
A domain name is a unique address on the Internet, like GBwebs.co.uk. It is used to access information from websites and webpages like this one.

What would I get from a domain name?
A domain name gives you lots of facilities.  As well as your own unique address on the internet from which you can host a website you can also have personalised email addresses e.g you@yourdomain.com.

How do I buy a domain name?
You can only register a domain name. A small number of authorised companies (known as registrars) actually allocate domains names for use. GBwebs acquires domain names on your behalf. See our pricing here.

Can I go straight to a domain registrar?
Yes you could, however this would be uneconomical. Registrars charge high annual membership fees, which which means you would have to acquire a very large number of domains.

Who 'owns’ (controls) the domain names I register?
GBwebs will register domains in your name, but you can also specify another name if you wish. As the registrant you have control of your domains.

I've registered a domain what do I do next?
After registering a domain name you will most likely need to find someone to host it for you. A ‘host’ will provide the servers to give your domain a website (e.g www.yourdomainname.co.uk), email addresses (e.g you@yourdomainname.co.uk), and other services.

If you don't want run a website from it we provide the following free services:

• 5 POP3 mailboxes
• Web forwarding
• Hosting (holding page)
• Email forwarding
• Submitter
• 5 autoresponders
• Web based control panel for easy configuration. Learn more..

How do I choose my domain name?
First decide what you need the domain name for, and then try choose a relevant, memorable or catchy name (e.g. yourbusinessname.com). Top level domains (TLD's): end in .com, .org and .net  and UK domain names: end with .co.uk, .org.uk, .plc.uk and .ltd.uk. We recommend that you register both TLD and UK extensions to prevent potential visitors to your domain name confusing you with anyone else, which may happen if someone purchases the available extensions at a later date. More tips here

How  do I know if a domain name is available?
The easiest way to check is to use our domain lookup facility below. If a domain name is available you are free to register it. If the name you want is not available try searching for an alternative.

I want one, what do I do?
Check the availbility of your chosen domain in our lookup facility. If the domain is marked available click the link and you will be taken through the regisration process.

Pricing
The cost of registering domain names:
.com .net .biz .info .name .org is £15 pa (minimum 2 years registration)
.co.uk .org.uk .me.uk is £7.50 pa (minimum 2 years registration).

Holding Page
If you do not want to upload a site to webspace you have a variety of forwarding options including displaying your own holding page. We will display a standard page that shows the domain has been registered for you until such time that you log in and configure your domain. To see an example click here

What if I want to change DNS or IPS tags?
Easy, simply email us with details of the changes you would like to make and will do this for you.

What about support, who do I turn to?
If your query is about domain configuration, log in to your control panel it offers context sensitive help throughout. If you query is about our policy see our terms. Also browse our site it offers many valuable tips and insights but if you still require help please email us.

Check availability in the box top right. The results show a Register Now link if domains are available. Click the links to register via our secure online order form.

The available extensons are .com .net .org .biz .info .co.uk .org.uk .me.uk

Pricing for .com .net .org .biz .info.org extensions is £15 pa (minimum 2 years) and for .co.uk .me.uk .org.uk £7.50 pa (minimum 2 years).