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All the hosting services at SMS are based on using a domain. In fact even our entry level service SMS NexGen includes the free use of a domain. This page briefly introduces the domain system.

What is a domain?
The domain is a part of the Internet addressing system which allows names to be used rather than numbers for addresses. So for example:

Web address:            www.simplymailsolutions.com
Email address:          sales@simplymailsolutions.com

Both make use of the domain simplymailsolutions.com

Domains can include alphanumeric characters plus the symbol – (or hyphen) and are not case sensitive. The come in various types for example:

• .com                commercial top level domain
• .co.uk              commercial uk domain
• .org                 non-commercial top level domain

Domains must be unique and are administered by Domain registrars and then implemented for customers by their hosting provider (such as SMS). The domain registrar needs to be told where the relevant services are hosted and then they function automatically.

Ordering Domains
1. On its own or as an add on to an existing package
Simply click the order button below. Then click "Purchase domain" in the right hand top corner.
2. As part of a package
At SMS when you order your services you can use an existing domain or you can order a new domain. Just click on "Add Domain" whilst ordering your package and it will allow you to put in the domain that you think is suitable and will check on-line whether it is available. It does this by interrogating the servers of our registrar. Once you have found a suitable domain then continue on with Order process.