Question 1

How do I create an account with Domain India?

Accepted Answer

Visit domainindia.com and click "Client Area" in the top right corner. Click "Register" and fill in your details — name, email, phone number, and a strong password. You will receive a verification email. Once verified, you can log in and start ordering services. No credit card is required to create an account.

Question 2

What services does Domain India offer?

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Domain India is an NIXI-accredited .IN domain registrar and hosting provider. We offer domain registration (600+ TLDs including .IN, .COM, .NET), shared hosting (cPanel and DirectAdmin), VPS hosting (managed and unmanaged), Windows hosting with Plesk, SSL certificates, professional email hosting, website builder, reseller hosting, and web development services. We have been trusted by thousands of customers since 2007.

Question 3

How do I navigate the Client Area?

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After logging in, the Client Area dashboard shows your active services, recent invoices, and support tickets. Use the sidebar to navigate: "My Services" for hosting, "My Domains" for domains, "Invoices" for billing, and "Support" for tickets and knowledge base. You can also update your profile, enable two-factor authentication, and manage payment methods from account settings.

Question 4

How do I get help or contact support?

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You can reach us through multiple channels: Submit a support ticket from your Client Area (fastest response), email us at support@domainindia.com, use the live AI chat available on every page, or browse our Knowledge Base with 1000+ articles. Our support team is available 24/7 with an average response time of 15 minutes.

Question 5

How do I choose the right hosting plan?

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For a personal blog or small website, our Starter shared hosting plan is ideal. For business websites with moderate traffic, choose a Professional plan. For e-commerce or high-traffic sites, consider our Business plan or VPS hosting. If you need Windows/.NET support, choose Windows hosting with Plesk. All shared hosting plans include free SSL, daily backups, and control panel.

Question 6

Do you offer a money-back guarantee?

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Yes, we offer a 30-day money-back guarantee on all shared hosting plans. If you are not satisfied within the first 30 days, contact our support team for a full refund. This applies to hosting fees only — domain registrations, SSL certificates, and add-on services are non-refundable. VPS plans have a 7-day money-back guarantee.

Question 7

Is Domain India an accredited registrar?

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Yes, Domain India (Domain Registration India Pvt. Ltd.) is an NIXI-accredited .IN domain registrar, authorized to register .IN, .CO.IN, .NET.IN, .ORG.IN, and other Indian domain extensions directly. We are also an accredited registrar for international TLDs through our registry partnerships.

Question 8

Can I upgrade or downgrade my plan later?

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Yes, you can upgrade your hosting plan at any time from the Client Area. Go to My Services, select your hosting account, and click "Upgrade/Downgrade." The price difference is prorated. Downgrades are also possible at renewal time. For VPS plans, you can scale CPU, RAM, and storage independently.

Question 9

How do I register a domain name?

Accepted Answer

Go to domainindia.com/domains/register and enter your desired domain name. Our system checks availability across 600+ TLDs and shows pricing. Select the TLD you want, add to cart, and complete checkout. Domain registration is instant — your domain is active within minutes of payment.

Question 10

What TLDs (domain extensions) do you offer?

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We offer 600+ extensions including .COM, .NET, .ORG, .IO, .CO, and all Indian extensions (.IN, .CO.IN, .NET.IN, .ORG.IN). We also offer new gTLDs like .TECH, .ONLINE, .STORE, .APP, and Bharat (IDN) domains in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and more.

Question 11

How much does a domain cost?

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Domain pricing varies by TLD. .IN domains start from ₹199/year, .COM domains from ₹799/year. We offer transparent flat pricing with no hidden fees. Visit domainindia.com/domains/pricing for the complete pricing list.

Question 12

What are Bharat (IDN) domains?

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Bharat domains are Internationalised Domain Names that allow registration in Indian languages — Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Gujarati, and other scripts. As an NIXI-accredited registrar, we offer direct registration for all Bharat domain extensions at competitive pricing.

Question 13

Can I register a domain without buying hosting?

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Absolutely. Domain registration and hosting are independent services. You can register a domain and point it to any hosting provider, use it for email only, or park it for future use. You can also use our free domain forwarding.

Question 14

What is WHOIS privacy/protection?

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WHOIS privacy hides your personal contact information from the public WHOIS database. Proxy information is displayed instead, protecting you from spam and unwanted solicitation. Available for most TLDs. Note that .IN domains have limited WHOIS privacy per NIXI regulations.

Question 15

How long does domain registration take?

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Domain registration is instant for most TLDs. After payment, your domain is registered within seconds and becomes active immediately. You can start configuring DNS and nameservers right away.

Question 16

What happens if the domain I want is already taken?

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Try alternative extensions (.IN instead of .COM), add a word, or use a hyphen. Our domain suggestion tool recommends available alternatives. For premium aftermarket domains, contact us for acquisition assistance.

Question 17

How do I change my domain nameservers?

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Log in to Client Area → My Domains → select domain → Nameservers. Enter your hosting provider's nameservers or use our defaults (ns1.domainindia.com, ns2.domainindia.com). Changes propagate globally within 24-48 hours, though most take effect in 2-4 hours.

Question 18

How do I manage DNS records?

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My Domains → select domain → DNS Management. Add, edit, or delete A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, SRV records. Common uses: A record for server IP, MX for email, TXT for SPF/DKIM verification. Changes propagate within 5-30 minutes.

Question 19

How do I transfer a domain to Domain India?

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1) Unlock the domain at your current registrar, 2) Get the EPP/Auth code, 3) Go to domainindia.com/domains/transfer, 4) Enter auth code during checkout, 5) Approve transfer via email. Takes 5-7 days, includes a free 1-year extension.

Question 20

How do I transfer a domain away from Domain India?

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My Domains → select domain → Disable Lock → Request EPP/Auth code (emailed to you) → Initiate transfer at new registrar. We do not charge for outbound transfers.

Question 21

What is domain locking?

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Domain Lock prevents unauthorized transfers. When locked, transfer requests are automatically rejected. Keep it enabled and only unlock when intentionally transferring. Toggle from My Domains → Domain Settings.

Question 22

How do I renew my domain?

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My Domains → select domain → Renew, or pay the auto-generated invoice. We send reminders at 60, 30, 15, 7, and 1 day before expiry. Enable Auto-Renewal to charge your saved payment method automatically.

Question 23

What happens when my domain expires?

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Days 1-30 (Grace Period): Domain stops resolving, can be renewed at normal price. Days 31-60 (Redemption): Recovery possible with redemption fee. After 60 days: Released to public. Enable auto-renewal to prevent accidental expiry.

Question 24

How long does DNS propagation take?

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DNS changes typically propagate within 2-4 hours. Some ISPs cache for up to 48 hours. Lower TTL = faster updates. For migrations, reduce TTL to 300 seconds 24 hours before the change.

Question 25

What is included in cPanel hosting plans?

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All plans include: free SSL, daily backups (JetBackup), unlimited email accounts, MySQL databases, Softaculous (400+ apps), PHP 7.4-8.3, Node.js/Python support, SSH access, file manager, and 24/7 support. Storage is NVMe SSD. Plans differ in storage, bandwidth, and number of websites.

Question 26

How do I access cPanel?

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Two ways: 1) Client Area → My Services → select hosting → "Login to cPanel" (auto-login), or 2) yourdomain.com:2083 with your cPanel credentials. The Client Area method is recommended for security.

Question 27

How do I create an email account?

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cPanel → Email Accounts → Create. Enter username, set password, choose quota. Access via webmail (yourdomain.com:2096) or configure in Outlook/Gmail/phone using the settings in cPanel.

Question 28

How do I install WordPress?

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cPanel → Softaculous → WordPress → Install. Choose domain, set admin credentials, click Install. Ready in under a minute. Enable LiteSpeed Cache plugin for best performance.

Question 29

How do I upload website files?

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Options: 1) File Manager in cPanel (browser-based), 2) FTP client like FileZilla (port 21), 3) SFTP (port 22 if SSH enabled). Upload to public_html for your main domain.

Question 30

How do I change PHP version?

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cPanel → MultiPHP Manager → select domain → choose version (7.4-8.3) → Apply. For PHP settings (memory_limit, upload_max_filesize), use MultiPHP INI Editor. Changes take effect immediately.

Question 31

How do I restore a backup?

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cPanel → JetBackup → select backup type (Full/Database/Email/Files) → choose date → Restore. Individual files and databases can be restored without affecting other data. Backups retained up to 30 days.

Question 32

What are resource limits (508 error)?

Accepted Answer

Each plan has CPU, RAM, and I/O limits via CloudLinux. View usage in cPanel → Resource Usage. Hitting limits causes 508 errors. Fix: optimize code, enable caching, reduce DB queries, or upgrade plan.

Question 33

What is DirectAdmin and how does it differ from cPanel?

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DirectAdmin is a lightweight, fast control panel. It uses fewer resources than cPanel (more for your website), has a clean interface, and similar features at lower cost. Both include email, databases, file manager, SSL, and one-click installers. Ideal for developers who prefer speed.

Question 34

How do I access DirectAdmin?

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Client Area → My Services → select hosting → "Login to DirectAdmin," or yourdomain.com:2222 with your credentials.

Question 35

Does DirectAdmin support one-click app installation?

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Yes, includes Installatron or Softaculous for 400+ applications including WordPress, Joomla, Magento, PrestaShop, and more.

Question 36

Does DirectAdmin include free SSL?

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Yes, all plans include free SSL via Let's Encrypt. Auto-installed and auto-renewed. Wildcard SSL also supported.

Question 37

What is the difference between managed and unmanaged VPS?

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Managed: We handle setup, security, updates, control panel, monitoring. You focus on your website. Includes cPanel/Plesk. Unmanaged: Full root access to bare server. You handle everything. Best for experienced sysadmins.

Question 38

What operating systems are available?

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Ubuntu (22.04, 24.04), Debian (11, 12), AlmaLinux (8, 9), Rocky Linux (8, 9), Windows Server (2019, 2022). OS reinstallation available anytime from VPS panel.

Question 39

Can I scale my VPS resources?

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Yes, upgrade CPU, RAM, and storage independently at any time. Applied with brief restart (under 1 minute). Downgrades possible at renewal.

Question 40

Can I host multiple websites on a VPS?

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Yes, unlimited websites. With cPanel/WHM or Plesk, create separate accounts per site. Without a panel, configure Apache/Nginx virtual hosts.

Question 41

What is the VPS uptime guarantee?

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99.9% uptime SLA backed by enterprise infrastructure. NVMe SSD storage, redundant networking. Service credits for downtime exceeding SLA.

Question 42

What is Windows hosting and who needs it?

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Windows hosting runs on Windows Server with IIS and Plesk. Required for ASP.NET, .NET Core, MSSQL. If using PHP/WordPress, Linux hosting is better and cheaper.

Question 43

What .NET versions are supported?

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We support .NET Framework 4.x, ASP.NET Core 6.0, 7.0, and 8.0. Deploy Web Forms, MVC, Web API, and Blazor apps.

Question 44

Do you support MSSQL databases?

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Yes, MSSQL Server 2019 and 2022. Manage from Plesk → Databases. Remote access via SQL Server Management Studio available.

Question 45

How do I set up professional email?

Accepted Answer

If you have hosting, create accounts in cPanel (info@yourdomain.com). For standalone email, choose our Professional Email plan with webmail, IMAP/POP3/SMTP, calendar, and contacts.

Question 46

How do I configure email in Outlook?

Accepted Answer

Add Account → Manual Setup → IMAP. Incoming: mail.yourdomain.com port 993 SSL. Outgoing: mail.yourdomain.com port 465 SSL. Username: full email. Most modern Outlook versions auto-detect settings.

Question 47

What are SPF, DKIM, and DMARC?

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DNS records that prevent email spoofing and improve deliverability. SPF: which IPs can send for your domain. DKIM: cryptographic signature. DMARC: policy for failures. Auto-configured on our hosting.

Question 48

Why are my emails going to spam?

Accepted Answer

Common causes: missing SPF/DKIM/DMARC, new domain, spammy content, blacklisted IP. Check mail-tester.com. Ensure DNS records are correct. Contact support for IP delisting.

Question 49

How do I access webmail?

Accepted Answer

Visit yourdomain.com:2096 or yourdomain.com/webmail. Log in with your full email and password. Roundcube webmail works in any browser — no software needed.

Question 50

Do you provide free SSL?

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Yes, all hosting plans include free SSL via Let's Encrypt. Auto-installed, auto-renewed every 90 days. Same 256-bit encryption as paid certificates. Premium SSL (OV/EV) available for businesses.

Question 51

What is the difference between DV, OV, and EV SSL?

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DV: domain validation only, minutes to issue, padlock icon. OV: organization verified, 1-3 days. EV: highest verification, 3-7 days. Use DV for blogs, OV for business, EV for e-commerce.

Question 52

How do I force HTTPS?

Accepted Answer

cPanel → Domains → toggle "Force HTTPS." Or add to .htaccess: RewriteEngine On / RewriteCond %{HTTPS} off / RewriteRule ^(.*)$ https://%{HTTP_HOST}%{REQUEST_URI} [L,R=301].

Question 53

Why does my site show "Not Secure" after SSL?

Accepted Answer

Mixed content — page uses HTTPS but loads some resources via HTTP. Fix hardcoded http:// URLs. For WordPress, use "Really Simple SSL" plugin. Check browser console for details.

Question 54

What payment methods do you accept?

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Credit/Debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Rupay), UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm), Net Banking, Razorpay. PCI-DSS compliant. International cards accepted.

Question 55

How does billing work?

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Billed in advance each cycle. Invoice sent 14 days before due date. Cycles: Monthly, Quarterly (5% off), Semi-Annual (10% off), Annual (15% off).

Question 56

What is your refund policy?

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Shared hosting: 30-day money-back. VPS: 7-day. Domains: non-refundable. SSL: refundable within 7 days if not issued. Refunds processed in 5-7 business days.

Question 57

Do you charge GST?

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Yes, 18% GST per Indian tax regulations. Add your GSTIN in Client Area → Profile → Tax Information for GST invoices with input tax credit.

Question 58

What happens if I do not pay on time?

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Day 1-3: reminders. Day 7-14: service suspended (data preserved). After 30 days: terminated. Enable auto-renewal to avoid interruption.

Question 59

How do I cancel my service?

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Client Area → My Services → select service → Request Cancellation. Choose immediate or end of billing period. Data retained 7 days for recovery.

Question 60

How do I enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)?

Accepted Answer

Client Area → Account Settings → Security → Two-Factor Authentication → Enable. Scan QR with Google Authenticator/Authy. Save backup codes. Strongly recommended for all accounts.

Question 61

What security features are included?

Accepted Answer

All plans include: free SSL, Imunify360 malware scanner, ModSecurity WAF, brute-force protection, DDoS mitigation, daily backups, IP blocking. CageFS isolation per account.

Question 62

My website has been hacked. What should I do?

Accepted Answer

1) Submit priority ticket, 2) Change all passwords, 3) We scan with Imunify360, 4) Clean infected files, 5) Review access logs, 6) Update CMS/plugins, 7) Install security plugins. Free malware cleanup for managed hosting.

Question 63

Do you offer DDoS protection?

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Yes, network-level DDoS mitigation on all services. For application-layer attacks, we use rate limiting and WAF. We recommend Cloudflare (free) for additional CDN + DDoS protection.

Question 64

How does the Website Builder work?

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Drag-and-drop builder — choose from 200+ templates, customize, add content, publish. Includes SEO tools, contact forms, social media, mobile-responsive design. No coding needed.

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