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Registering a Domain Name If a domain name is available, and provided it does not infringe on an existing trademark, anyone can register the name for a fee through domain registrars. You can use the box below to see if a name is a available. Don't be surprised if the .com name you want is already taken, however, as it remains the most popular. To check for, or register a domain name, type it into the search box. It should take this form: myname.com .com .net .org .us .biz .info .tv .cc .ws .ca .de .jp .co.uk .org.uk .co.nz .net.nz .org.nz .mobi .eu If you plan to register your own domain name, whether it's a .com or not, keep these tips in mind: The shorter the name, the better. The name should be easy to remember. It should be easy to type without making mistakes. Remember, the Internet is global. Ideally, a domain name will "read" in a language other than English. Country Codes In addition to the generic top-level domains, 244 national top-level domains (NTLD) were established for countries and territories, for example: .au - Australia .ca - Canada .fr - France .de - Germany .uk - United Kingdom Here's a list of national top-level domains. You can register an international domain name with Net Names. Be aware that some countries have restrictions for registering names. TRY THIS... Discover fun facts about domain names. Back Last update: Dec 12, 2007 Related Articles: How the Web Works Understanding Web Addresses Explore More: Search the Web Learn the Net (www.learnthenet.com) is Copyright 1996-2008. Michael Lerner Productions. All Rights Reserved.