Frequently Asked Questions

What is MyOwnAddress.com?

MyOwnAddress.com is a division of Outer-Net Technology Inc., an Internet Service Provider and Web Hosting Provider since 1994.   The MyOwnAddress.com system was created to simplify the Internet Domain Name registration and hosting process.  We are an affiliated (second level domain name) registration service for the .com, .net and .org namespace offering the same Internic Registration services you can get directly from registration services such as Network Solutions.  We also offer optional web hosting packages to help you get your domain name activated on the internet quickly and painlessly.  Our registration services and hosting packages are very competitively priced.

Why should I register my domain name with MyOwnAddress.com?

Several reasons.

Cost is a good reason.  Our registration fee is $29.95 Canadian dollars (Approximately $20 United States dollars).  The current Internic registration fee with Network Solutions is $35USD and that is for registration only (no parking or hosting).

Ease of use is another reason.  With MyownAddress.com you can register you domain name using your web browser to answer a few simple questions (name, address, phone number etc.).  Many ISP's charge an administration fee of $100 or more for this simple process.

Control is also good reason.  With MyOwnAddress.com you set the owner of your domain name. Some services will set themselves as the owner of your domain name putting you in a sticky legal situation if you decide to switch to a new service. MyOwAddress.com has a web based management utility that lets you modify the registration information or move your domain to another hosting provider with your registration username and password.

The owner of the domain name is considered to be the Individual or Organization listed as the administrative contact on the domain registration application.  Domain Ownership is subject to the terms and conditions as set forth at http://www.myownaddress.com/termsnew.html

Who is the technical contact for the domain?

By default Outer-Net Technology Inc. is the technical contact for new domain registrations.   Once the registration is completed you can go to http://www.myownaddress.com/ and choose the Modify Existing Domain link to change the technical contact and assign a sub user with permissions to modify the domain information.  If you have chosen an Outer-Net Email/Web forwarding or hosting option it is highly recommended that you leave Outer-Net Technology as the Technical contact.

How can I modify my domain registration information?

Use your web browser to go to http://www.myownaddress.com and choose the Modify Existing Domain link.  Login with the username and password you used when you registered the domain.  Follow the instructions there to modify the any of the contact or DNS information. You may also create sub users with permissions make modifications to the domain registration.  If your domain is hosted by an ISP other Outer-Net technology you may want to create a new sub user with permission to modify the Name Server and Technical Contact info to be used by the ISP.

How do I change ISP's or Web hosts?

Use your web browser to go to http://www.myownaddress.com and choose the Modify Existing Domain link.  Login with the username and password you used when you registered the domain. If you know the Name Server names of you new ISP you can click on the Manage Name Servers Link.  Alternately,  you can create a sub user  with permission to modify the Name Server and Technical Contact info to be used by the ISP to modify the info.

Do I have to host my domain at Outer-Net?

No. Domain registration is separate from Domain hosting and Web/Email services.   Outer-Net offers combined registration and hosting packages at excellent prices, but you can host your domain anywhere.  If you choose one of Outer-Net's Email/Web forwarding or hosting option you domain will be hosted on our domain name, web, and email servers.  If you opt for registration only you must get these services from an alternate hosting provider. You will be requires to pay the yearly registration and renewal fees which is an excellent value at over 40% less that the standard INTERIC fee of $35.00USD.

How do I change the owner of the domain name?

To transfer a domain name to a new owner, the current owner will need to supply Outer-Net Technology Inc. with a FAX letterhead of transfer approval for their domain name. Copy for the letter will be provided by Outer-Net Technology Inc.. A domain name can only be modified/transferred by one of the contacts listed under the registered domain name.

Can I  change the domain name or it's spelling?

No.   The named itself cannot be modified.  If you want a new name or different spelling you must register a new domain name and pay the registration fee  You may then cancel the incorrect domain name.  The original registration fee is not refundable, but if the domain name is deleted you will not be responsible for the renewal fees.  If you have chosen an Outer-Net forwarding or hosting option the new domain can be transferred to the original account and only the registration fee is required.

Do I have to pay a yearly registration fee?

Yes.   If you have chosen one of the MyOwnAddress.com/Outer-Net forwarding or hosting plans your registration fee is included in your hosting fees.  If you are hosting you domain with another hosting provider you must pay the yearly registration fee.  The current renewal fee is $29.95cdn (over 40% less that the standard INTERIC fee of $35.00USD).  If you fail to pay the registration renewal fee you will loose your domain name and it will become available again for others to register.