Frequently asked questions
Buying a domain
How do I get the domain after the purchase?
Once you purchase the domain, we will push it into an account for you at our registrar, NameBright.com. We will then send you an email with your NameBright username and password. In most cases access to the domain will be available within one to two hours of purchase, however access to domains purchased after business hours will be available within the next business day.
What comes with the domain name?
One year of free Whois privacy protection is included with domains purchased at HugeDomains, look for the Whois opt-in during checkout. Also, the first year of domain registration is included with domains purchased at HugeDomains that are delivered at NameBright.
Do I also get the other domain extensions when I purchase a domain from HugeDomains.com?
No. Your purchase is strictly for the domain purchased from HugeDomains.com. If you are looking for the other gTLDs of the domain name, you will need to buy those domains separately.
When is a sale considered final?
All sales are subject to the final approval of HugeDomains, and we reserve the right to deny fulfillment of any order at any time and for any reason. In the event that HugeDomains decides to stop fulfillment of an order and payment has already been rendered by the buyer, we will issue a complete refund immediately. Only once the domain name has been transferred into the buyer's name and the buyer has received possession of the domain will a sale be considered final.
Do I get access to my domains immediately after purchase?
In most cases access to the domain(s) will be available within one or two hours of purchase. Domains purchased after business hours will be available the next business day.
How does HugeDomains protect my shopping experience?
At HugeDomains.com, your online safety and security is our top priority. We understand the importance of protecting your personal information.
Transfer questions
Can I transfer my domain to another registrar after I buy it?
You can transfer your domain to any registrar or hosting company after purchase. Once you've purchased the domain, you will receive an email from NameBright.com, the domain's current registrar. Login to NameBright to initiate a transfer.
How do domain name transfers work?
Domain transfers are fairly a straightforward process of changing the domain from one registrar to another. To begin, go to the domain's current registrar. Unlock the domain and obtain an Authorization Code. Then, go to the new registrar and initiate a transfer. Follow the steps provided by the new registrar.
How do I transfer my domain to GoDaddy?
After purchasing a domain from HugeDomains, you'll need to prepare your domain before initiating the transfer. For detailed steps on how to transfer a domain to GoDaddy, click here.
Payment questions
Can I make an offer on the domain?
We do negotiate on our domains. If you would like to make an offer on the domain, send an email to sales@hugedomains.com, use our contact us page, or call us at 303-893-0552.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes, we offer payment plans with various term length options. See details on our payment plans.
How do I purchase the domain? / What payment options do you provide?
We accept Visa, MC, AMEX, and Discover. We also accept Paypal and payments made through Escrow.com.
Domain ownership
How long will I own my domain?
Once purchased, you will have full control of and exclusive registration rights to the domain. All domain names must be re-registered every year for $8 and up per year, paid to your registrar. As long as you maintain your registration every year, you will maintain ownership of the domain for as long as you want to own it.
How do I keep my personal information private? / What is Whois Privacy Protection?
If you wish the domain ownership information to be private, add WhoIs Privacy Protection to your domain. This hides your personal information from the general public.
How do I update DNS, URL forwarding and other settings?
When you purchase your domain, HugeDomains creates an account for you at NameBright.com. We'll send you an email with your NameBright account login information.
Domains 101
How do domain names work?
Domain names are the familiar names of URLs, or unique identifiers, on the Internet. Domain names function in a manner similar to a physical address in the physical world: Domain names identify IP addresses. Just as you would address a letter to send in the mail, the IP address tells computers where websites are located on a network.
What's the difference between domain names, websites, and web hosting?
• A domain name is like the address of your home. It just tells people where to go to find you. • Websites are the code and content that you provide. • A web host is a service that provides technology, allowing your website to be seen on the Internet.
What's the difference between a registrar, registry and registrant?
• A domain registrar is an ICANN accredited organization that sells and manages domain names. • The domain name registry is a database of all domain names and the associated registrant information within each TLD. • A domain name registrant is the person or organization who has registered a domain name.
What's a TLD? / What's a gTLD?
TLD stands for Top-Level Domain, which is the part of the domain name located to the right of the dot. gTLD stands for Generic Top Level Domain. gTLDs are one of the categories of top-level domains (TLDs).
What's a URL?
Uniform Resource Locator is the address of a web page – consisting of the protocol (such as https), followed by the domain name and TLD, and specific links to pages.
About HugeDomains
Do you own your domains or are you selling them for someone else?
HugeDomains owns many of the domains we sell, we also act as a domain broker for domains owned by other individuals or companies.