Domain Name Registration
Click here
to register a new domain name.
What
is a Domain Name?
What is allowed in a
Domain Name?
What if the
name I want is not available?
Who owns my Domain Name?
Where will my Domain
Name reside?
May I register my Domain Name using different name servers?
I made a mistake in spelling my Domain Name how do I correct it?
May I cancel my Domain Name?
I don't have a "company" name. What do I use for "organisation
name"?
How Can I
Transfer An Existing Domain Name?
How does the Closed Redemption Period work for .co.ke domain names?
What is allowed
in a Domain Name?
The only characters allowed in a Domain Name are the 26 letters
of the standard alphabet, numbers 0-9, and hyphens (-). A Domain
cannot begin or end with a hyphen, but it can contain a hyphen.
The governing body for Domain Name registration is currently
allowing up to 67 characters in including the co.ke, .com, .net,
or .org.
What if
the name I want is not available?
If a Domain Name is not available you cannot register the Domain
Name. In many cases the Domain Name is under contract even if it
appears to be available.
The name I want is not available, but doesn't seem to be in use,
can I get it?
No, if a Domain Name is not available you cannot register the
Domain Name. In many cases the Domain Name is under contract
even if it appears to be available.
Who owns my Domain Name?
The organization or the person listed in the "Whois" as the
Registrant is considered the owner for the length of the
contract period. When registering through Movetech we register you
as "Registrant" and the domain belongs to you.
Where will my
Domain Name reside?
Your Domain Name will be registered to reside on Movetech's Domain
Name Servers.
May I register my Domain Name using different name servers?
If you use our services, you must first register using the Movetech
Domain Name servers. Once you have registered your Domain Name
with Movetech you can transfer it to the name server your Domain
Name will reside on. In order to transfer it you have to send us
a fax with your request. Our Tel is:
020 269 83 73
I made a mistake in spelling my Domain Name how do I correct it?
If you have misspelled your Domain Name you will need to submit
a new registration. Once your new name is registered you may
find it useful to point the misspelled name to the corrected
name to ensure that you receive the maximum visitors to your
site, especially if this is a common misspelling.
May I cancel my
Domain Name?
Yes, to cancel your Domain Name you must provide written
authorization to 020 269 83 73.
You will NOT receive a refund if you choose to cancel your
Domain Name.
I don't have a "company" name. What do I use for "organisation
name"?
In the organisation name field, please use your own name. It is
not acceptable to leave the field blank or enter the words none,
personal, home, or N/A.
How
Can I Transfer An Existing Domain Name?
When signing up for your movetech.co.ke account you’ll be asked
whether you wish to transfer an existing domain name. Enter your
domain name in the box that appears and click on the checkbox
that says 'Transfer domain'.
When all your details has been submitted we will contact you
with all the necessary info such as our name server addresses.
Note: It typically takes 24-72 hours for domains to be
transferred by your domain registrar. Therefore, please allow
the allotted time.
How does the Closed Redemption Period work for .co.ke domain names?
Closed Redemption is a state that a domain enters once it has expired and gone through the Deletion Phase. The Closed Redemption Phase lasts a total of 20 consecutive days from the end of the Pending Deletion Phase, and is terminated if the domain is reinstated. The process is as follows:
If the domain expire, it will go through the Pending Suspension and Pending Deletion Phases. After the Pending Deletion phase is over, the domain enters the Closed Redemption Phase. In the Closed Redemption Phase a domain can be reinstated at the cost of the Closed Redemption Fee of USD 120 incl. VAT. If a domain is not reinstated in the Closed Redemption Phase, it will be deleted at the end of the phase.
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