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[BuffaloHelp]

myCENT is a new Credit System V3 developed by OpaQue. To start earning myCENT towards free domain name, please follow our forum rules.

Once you have enough myCENT (about $999 myCENT or $9.99 Account Credit Balance found in Billing and Support) follow this direction to purchase any available domain name.

First, if you have not done so, register with Billing and Support. It is IMPORTANT that you use the same email address as the forum registration.

Step 1

Go to the left navigation ORDER. At the bottom of Click To Continue button you will see Order Domain Registration Only.



Step 2

Select the option that fits you the best: Choose to register a new domain or transfer a domain with Xisto



Step 3

If your domain is available to purchase or ready to be transferred the next screen confirms your selection and displays the annual registration fee. Click on the domain status (AVAILABLE) and proceed to the next step by clicking Add To Cart button.



Step 4

NEW!!! ID protection, a.k.a. Domain Privacy, is FREE with Xisto. I know it's amazing. And the recent update to our shopping cart allows you to alter nameservers for your domain, absolutely free! If you leave it blank, the default is ns.computinghost.com and ns2.computinghost.com. And yes, you can purchase domain though Xisto and use with other hosting services. But why, I don't know--we have the best free web hosting, no ads plans!



Step 5

The next step is for you to review and change any information that might have been overlooked. Be sure to double check your order before proceeding to the checkout.



Step 6

Payment option allows you to use any forms of payment type, including myCENT which is earned through contributing to our forums. It's that simple! Make sure your contact and billing information is registered properly and select the payment type as myCENT. Review and understand the Terms Of Service and Complete Order.



Step 7

When you complete your order, the next screen will provide you with a confirmation number. You will also receive an email from ComputingHost confirming your order and order status. Since myCENT is automatically deposited into your account as Account Credit Balance, the invoice will be paid immediately (pending you have enough Account Credit Balance to pay). The actual order will be complete within 24 hours (a standard registration period).



Step 8

You can confirm that your invoice is paid by going to your Client Area and checking Account Credit Balance.

[Running With Scissors]

So we do use the new option called myCent to pay now. I have been wondering that because I remember we were supose to use the paypal thing but I guess that was before this new button was made.

I know this might be a noob question but what is a nameservers and whats the advanage of naming it what you like?

Everything else seems simple and this new myCent thing is so awesome.

[Tran-Gate]

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I know this might be a noob question but what is a nameservers and whats the advanage of naming it what you like?

From Wikipedia:

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In computing, a name server (also called 'nameserver') consists of a program or computer server that implements a name-service protocol. It will normally map (i.e. connect) a human-recognisable identifier of a host (for example, the domain name 'en.wikipedia.org') to its computer-recognisable identifier (such as the Internet Protocol (IP) address 145.97.39.155), and vice versa.[1]

It is kind of like a website IP address. Websites usually share a nameserver. I think (not so sure) if you have a nameserver, you get a better SEO and better uptime. *I think........*

[encryptedwrath]

I tried to order one with insufficient mycent. All that happens is your package terminates and the domain is still available if you order it again

[TheDisturbedOne]

What a smart idea
Thanks for the step by step, BuffaloHELP. I'm sure I would find a way to screw up ordering it.

[BuffaloHelp]

willielwgg, on Nov 2 2008, 08:12 PM, said:

I'm sure I would find a way to screw up ordering it.

Don't be too hard on yourself. But if you do, you know the support team will be there to help you fix it up.



And to answer why having your nameserver or having to name yours is a good thing...

If you care about how others view your domain/profile, almost all respected domains have their own nameservers. For example, ComputingHost has ns.computinghost.com and ns2.computinghost.com. Some people pay attention to even this little detail.

If you have a domain name but pointing to someone else's nameserver it's just the matter of aesthetic value. Other than that, I do not believe it aids on better SEO.

[Running With Scissors]

Ok but when I go to buy my domain name what am I supose to name it? My computers IP adress? My sites name? Does it matter? What do people normally do?

[BuffaloHelp]

Running With Scissors, on Nov 2 2008, 10:48 PM, said:

Ok but when I go to buy my domain name what am I supose to name it? My computers IP adress? My sites name? Does it matter? What do people normally do?

You can search for a domain name to see if available. You can use the built-in search tool from the left menu. Or just plug it in and see if it shows as available.

Try RunningWithScissors.com if available

[Running With Scissors]

BuffaloHELP, on Nov 2 2008, 10:13 PM, said:

You can search for a domain name to see if available. You can use the built-in search tool from the left menu. Or just plug it in and see if it shows as available.

Try RunningWithScissors.com if available

Sorry I worded that badly. I mean what do we name the nameserver? You said that if left blank it will be ns.computinghost.com or ns2.computinghost.com so do we name it the same as the domain name or what?

Edited by Running With Scissors, 03 November 2008 - 08:57 PM.

[Bluebear]

The little ID-protection-thingy, is that the thingy we have to choose if we do not want our personal information to be available for everyone who wants to see it, and that Xisto's information will be shown instead?

I must say this is such a great system. Now I just need a site...

[Running With Scissors]

Bluebear, on Nov 3 2008, 04:12 PM, said:

The little ID-protection-thingy, is that the thingy we have to choose if we do not want our personal information to be available for everyone who wants to see it, and that Xisto's information will be shown instead?

I must say this is such a great system. Now I just need a site...

Yes the ID-protection doesn't let them see your information but I never heard the part about them give xisto information instead.

[Spyda]

Again, another great promotion by Trap17. You guys have never failed to amaze me with all the new features you have added. Thanks to you I've been able to get a free IP Address. No other web host I know of does the same thing.

Thank you so much Xisto

I do have one questions though. I was trying to add funds to my Xisto account from my paypal, and noticed the minimum amount you can add is 25 dollars. Can you guys not put a limit on that, as I wanted to only put 3 bucks onto my Xisto Billing account.

Thanks.

[Tran-Gate]

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Yes the ID-protection doesn't let them see your information but I never heard the part about them give xisto information instead.

They can see your information if you don't put that in? Is it possible that they can hack into something and take that information? Is ID protection reliable?

[Spyda]

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hey can see your information if you don't put that in? Is it possible that they can hack into something and take that information? Is ID protection reliable?

ID protection is reliable as the whois will show a privacy protect address, and email instead of yours. Furthermore, not getting this whois isn't that bad. I mean, it depends. I've gotten quite of few spam emails, and some mail to my house for weird offers. I advise to get the whois guard, or privacy protect whenever it is possible. And, with Xisto offering for free, it's even better

[Forbez]

Trap17 gets better and better. ROCK ON!

[Spyda]

Forbez, on Nov 4 2008, 05:22 PM, said:

Trap17 gets better and better. ROCK ON!

+1

Right now I'm so close to getting enough credits for a free domain registration for one year. I currently have 8.54, so I need only a dollar or so to get myself a free .com domain registration

[Running With Scissors]

bk2070, on Nov 3 2008, 08:20 PM, said:

I do have one questions though. I was trying to add funds to my Xisto account from my paypal, and noticed the minimum amount you can add is 25 dollars. Can you guys not put a limit on that, as I wanted to only put 3 bucks onto my Xisto Billing account.

People have asked about that minimum amount you can add before and the admins seem pretty convinced that that isn't going to change or at least not by much. I forget the reasons they gave but I too would like the minimum to be lowered because I don't think I'll ever put in more than 25 dollars at a time. I would do it more as a "I'm going to be on vacation so I need to buy a months worth of credits" type thing.

Tran-Gate, on Nov 3 2008, 08:25 PM, said:

They can see your information if you don't put that in? Is it possible that they can hack into something and take that information? Is ID protection reliable?

Like bk2070 said they see it when they click the whois button but as long as you have the ID protection they can't see your information which is typically a good thing. I asked someone if there was any down side to having it and they said the only down side would be if you are selling your domain name someone might have more troblem trying to contact you. The way I see it you should always get ID protection and here they give it away for free.

Forbez, on Nov 4 2008, 04:22 PM, said:

Trap17 gets better and better. ROCK ON!

Perfectly said. They were number one in my books before this and yet they just keep getting better and better.

bk2070, on Nov 4 2008, 04:27 PM, said:

Right now I'm so close to getting enough credits for a free domain registration for one year. I currently have 8.54, so I need only a dollar or so to get myself a free .com domain registration

Same here. I have been working towards getting a top level domain since the new myCent thing came out. Before I would have never been able to get a top level domain because reaching 280 credits is one thing but reaching 280 credits while losing one credit a day to hosting is another. But on this new MyCent thing it is so easy to get a top level domain name it blows my mind. Simply put Trap17 rocks.

[Tran-Gate]

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Same here. I have been working towards getting a top level domain since the new myCent thing came out. Before I would have never been able to get a top level domain because reaching 280 credits is one thing but reaching 280 credits while losing one credit a day to hosting is another. But on this new MyCent thing it is so easy to get a top level domain name it blows my mind. Simply put Trap17 rocks.

Good luck~!! Hope you enjoy your website, I need just about 2-3 more dollars~!!

[rpgsearcherz]

Running With Scissors, on Nov 3 2008, 08:54 PM, said:

Sorry I worded that badly. I mean what do we name the nameserver? You said that if left blank it will be ns.computinghost.com or ns2.computinghost.com so do we name it the same as the domain name or what?

Nobody ended up answering this so I'll go ahead and do it for you.

If your hosting is with trap, use the default name server. If it is with some other host, they will give you the information that you should be using.

The default one is for trap17's servers, which are how the domain knows where to pull your IP from.

For example, if you look at trap's 'list'(which we can not see, but it is how their server knows what addresses - like www.??.trap17.com - go to what) you would see like..

example1.trap17.com ../example1
example2.trap17.com ../example2
johnson.trap17.com ../johnson

And on and on. This is not the exact format, but that's a general idea of how it works.

When you point your name server to their database, it aids your domain in linking up to that list much easier. My understanding is that it cuts down on the number of domain misdirects, 404's, and so on.

Hopefully this helps you get a better view as to what the nameserver does. If it does not, it may be in your best interest to check out a few websites that explain it better. I'm pretty sure that howitworks.com has a few examples of web databases as well.

[xpress]

Hi BuffaloHelp. I purchased a domain yesterday. I thought I will be charged $9.99. But I was charged $11.21.
$9.99 plus 12.36% service tax. totally $11.21. I have to pay $11.21 for domain every year.
May be its better if you mention about service tax in the first page. That will avoid some possible confusion.

[BuffaloHelp]

xpress, on Nov 6 2008, 02:08 PM, said:

May be its better if you mention about service tax in the first page. That will avoid some possible confusion.

Service charge was not part of my purchase when I performed a purchase myself. Perhaps Velma or OpaQue made changes between the time of my purchase, making this tutorial and your recent transaction.

I will go and find out if the changes were made recently. It would have been nice if OpaQue or Velma would have informed us but then again, prices are subject to change without notice (and by that mean, they really are sticking to price changes without a warning).

Thanks xpress. I'll be in touch.

[Ruben]

Amazing! What a great system you have. Your support is even quite substantial. Thanks for the tutorial.

[kudmus]

Does it mean if I transfer my credits will be converted to MyCents? There's one thing I don't like about the system. The fact that it shows everyone how much credit I have in my Mycents account. I don't appreciate that.

[xpress]

kudmus, on Nov 29 2008, 03:15 PM, said:

Does it mean if I transfer my credits will be converted to MyCents? There's one thing I don't like about the system. The fact that it shows everyone how much credit I have in my Mycents account. I don't appreciate that.

No. Your credits won't be converted to myCents. Once you register at xistosupport all your previous posts will be counted for myCents regardless of your current hosting credits. You can safely forget about them and move your current website to computinghost.

I think, there is no need to worry about public showing of myCents, because this is not your xisto balance. These myCents are temporary...in the sense they will change every 4 to 5hrs(if you have any new posts). And if you cross 100 cents they will be added to your xistobalance and your myCent calculation will start again. So...this displaying myCents won't do any harm.
And if I remember correctly OpaQue will remove this public displaying of myCents after trap17 is completely migrated to Credit System V3.

[Ruben]

Is this the only way to get a domain? Sorry for shortness, but I'm not going to spam this forum just making my question longer.