Diginame

Overview

An India Domain name is the Indian digital identity of an Indian citizen to stand aside from the crowd in this digital era which is going to be his/her Indian address on the Internet. Like any address, it is important for the success of one’s business that he/she uses, promotes and protects it so that customers can find one’s business address easily.

Domain names were developed to make it easy for people to find things on the Internet. Computers find each other by using a set of numbers called an IP Address, these look like 69.xx.xxx.24x. The Domain Name System (DNS) is a set of software and computers that translates domain names into their matching IP addresses and vice versa. When we type www.csc.gov.in into our web-browser, our request gets resolved (or converted) into an IP address and the information found at that address gets delivered back to our browser.

CSC E-Governance services India Ltd is now working with the .IN Registry the National Internet exchange of India using https://diginame.in. With this initiative CSC channel will now also be facilitating improved Internet services in the country. https://diginame.in. provides an easy-to-use platform to Search and buy available domains/Websites. Diginame is offering big savings over the competition, with full domain control panel and Website Builder tool accessibility. The Service was launched in the month of October, 2019.

Process Flow

Buy Domain or Website Through Diginame

Step 1: Open Diginame website through a URL https://www.diginame.in/
Step 2: Search desired domain name under the domain search option and click on Domain Search option
Step 3: Searched domain will be shown on screen. There could be an unavailability of some domain names, so user has to buy from available domains
Step 4: Click on Add to Cart option against the desired domain
Step 5: Then click on cart icon and select Checkout option
Step 6: For managing payment, VLE has to login through their CSC ID. For this, click on Login option and select Sign In option under the Registered User category
Step 7: Then click on Login with CSC Connect option
Step 8: VLE will be directed to Digital Seva Portal, where they have to login through their respective User ID and password
Step 9: After getting logged in the system, click on Select Customer and select Existing Customer option
Step 10: Enter registered mobile number or email address and click on Check option
Step 11: Details of VLE will appear and click on Checkout option presented with price for domain
Step 12: Now click on Make Payment option and proceed with payment process
Step 13: After successful completion of payment, user will get one page website free with purchased domain. If user wants other website package they need to select the desired plan and will proceed with same procedure to buy website plan/package.

How to Link and Publish Website with Domain

Step 1: Open Diginame website through a URL https://www.diginame.in/
Step 2: Click on Login option and select Sign In option under the Registered User category
Step 3: Then click on Login with CSC Connect option
Step 4: VLE will be directed to Digital Seva Portal, where they have to login through their respective User ID and password
Step 5: Dashboard of the VLE will appear where go to the My Products category and check Domains and Web Packages bought
Step 6: To link bought Domain and Web Page together select Website & Hosting category and further click on Link Domain & Package
Step 7: List of all domains and packages will appear. To link desired package click on link icon and then select plan name as if plan is Basic then click on Basic Plan
Step 8: Against domain’s detail 2 options would be available as either to link the website or to delink the website
Step 9: On selection of linking option a window will appear and there click on Link option. After this domain will be linked with a website
Step 10: After linking website with domain, click on Generate Website Request
Step 11: A message will appear regarding website creation and for publishing website section. Click on OK option under the message
Step 12: Then click on Create and Update Website
Step 13: VLE will be directed to builder tool where a user can select template according to business
Step 14: Under builder tool various options are available for creating and enhancing website like addition of pages according to the plan selected, naming of page, content for the website, changing layout, incorporation of images, etc.
Step 15: On completion of website designing click on Publish option

Benefits

• It provides platform to buy domain name and have own web address which guards brand online.
• It is offering big savings over the competition, with full domain control panel and Website Builder tool accessibility.
• It makes process of registering Domain Names fast, simple, and affordable with web presence.

Frequently Asked Questions - FAQs

What is a domain name?

A domain name is a web address consisting of a website name and a domain name extension. Just like a physical address helps people find a specific place, the purpose of a domain is to help visitors find a website. Without domain names, users can only access websites using Internet Protocol (IP) addresses. Thus, it is important for the business’s success, promotion, and protection. More than this, domain name is an online-identity and brand. Domain names were developed to make it easy for people to find things on the Internet.

What is the need of domain name?

A Domain name is identity of the business on web. To promote business on the web, it is highly recommended to have one. Worldwide, people can visit website online and can know about one’s business through their site.

What are the different components of domain name?

A domain name is a combination of two or more words. The last word is called Top Level Domain. A Top-Level Domain (TLD) is the suffix that is attached to the end of a domain name. For instance, in the domain name, diginame.in ".com" is the TLD. To the left of TLD comes Second Level Domain (SLD). e.g. in CSC.org', CSC is the second level domain, '.org is the TLD.

What is the different between TLDs i.e. .in, .org.in, and .net.in?

There is no significant difference between the 3 TLDs. These are just a few options and one can avail all of them as 3 separate domain registrations. Now, one can also register biz, info, .us, .cc, .tv, .co.in, etc. domains. Thus it becomes easier for customer to get a particular domain name that was already registered in the previously available TLDs.

Who can register for a Domain name?

Any entity such as individuals, organizations, internet service providers (ISPs), corporate, resellers, etc. in any type of profession can register a domain to get recognition on the Internet.

Who is a registrant?

The registrant is the individual or organization who registers a domain name. This person, after certain conditions are met, and upon payment of the registration fees, holds the right to use that specific domain name for a specified period of time. This person is the legal entity bound by the terms of the Registration Agreement. The Registrant is in technical terms Second Level Domain (SLD) holder.

Can the name of registrant for the Domain Name be changes once it has been registered?

Yes, once user register their domain name through CSC, all modifications in the domain details can be done by just logging into client interface. By clicking on the Modify Domain option against their domain details changes can be incorporated.

What are the 3 contact fields Admin, Technical and Billing that are required while registering for domain name?

The contact fields as Admin, Technical and Billing list the contact details of the people to be contacted for each of the three functions relating to the Domain Name.

Can user change information in the contacts field?

By clicking on Modify Domain option after logging into the client interface, user can make changes in contact fields Admin, Technical and Billing at later stage.

Will a change in address of contacts make any difference in working conditions of domain?

No, modification in address doesn’t make any difference in working of domain. CSC gives user total control over their domain. User is owner of all domains registered through CSC and they also reserve the right to change any Domain details as per their requirements and convenience.

Who is a Registrar?

A Registrar is an organization that registers domain names on behalf of a Registrant. Registrars must receive accreditation from ICANN and be technically certified by the Registry before they can register domain names in the Registry.

The Internet corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is a technical coordination body for the Internet created in October 1998 by a broad coalition of the Internet's business, technical, academic, and user communities. ICANN coordinates the assignment of the following identifiers that must be globally unique for the Internet to function:
• Internet domain names
• IP address numbers
• Protocol parameter and port numbers
• ICANN coordinates the stable operation of the Internet's root server system.

As a non-profit, private-sector corporation, ICANN is dedicated to preserving the operational stability of the Internet; to promoting competition; to achieving broad representation of global Internet communities; and to developing policy through private-sector, bottom-up, consensus-based means. ICANN welcomes the participation of any interested Internet user, business, or organization.

What is an IP address?

An IP address is a numeric address associated with every computer on the Internet to identify its location. The Internet Protocol (IP) is the method or protocol by which data is sent from one computer to another on the Internet. Each computer (known as a host) on the Internet has at least one IP address that uniquely identifies it from all other computers on the Internet.

What is Domain Name System?

Domain Name System (DNS) translates alphanumeric domain name to its numeric IP address that a computer understands. The DNS is the way that Internet domain names are located and translated into Internet Protocol addresses.

How can user make changes in Domain Name Server?

By clicking on Modify Domain option after logging into the client interface, user can make changes in Domain Name Server at later stage.

What is Uniform Resource Locator?

Uniform Resource Locator (URL) is the address of a file (resource) accessible on the Internet. The type of resource depends on the Internet application protocol. Using the World Wide Web's protocol, the Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP), the resource can be an HTML page, an image file, a program such as a common gateway interface application or Java applet, or any other file supported by HTTP. The URL contains the name of the protocol required to access the resource, a domain name that identifies a specific computer on the Internet, and a hierarchical description of a file location on the computer. An HTTP URL can be for any Web page, not just a home page, or any individual file.

For how long a user can register a Domain Name?

User can register a domain name from a minimum of one year to a maximum of ten years.

How can term of Domain Name Registration be extended or renewed?

To extend domain name registration user have to log into their client interface and place an order for the domain extension from there. User will have to click on the Extend Domain option against their domain name. If domain is registered with other Registrar, then domain has to be transferred and then it can be renewed.

How long does it take to register a Domain Name through Diginame scheme?

As soon as payment is received at Diginame, Domain Name will be registered. DNS mapping of the domain takes up to 48 hrs to fully take effect and show up on the query of other registrars.

What is the Registry?

Registry is an entity that receives Domain Name System (DNS) information from domain name Registrars, inserts that information into a centralized database and publishes the information on the internet so that domain names can be found by users around the world via application such as the World Wide Web and email.

What is redemption grace period?

Redemption grace period (RGP) is a service that allows the registrar to restore .IN domain name that has been unintentionally deleted. RGP is a 30-day period that begins after a registrar requests that the registry delete a domain name. When a domain name is in RGP, its status is listed as Pending, Delete, Restorable, and Hold. When a domain name enters RGP, it is removed from the .IN zone file. As a result, any Internet services served by the domain name will be disabled (e.g., e-mail or a Web site). The registrant must act immediately if he or she wants to restore the domain name via sponsoring Domain Registrar. After the 30-day RGP, the domain name enters the Redemption Hold Period (RHP).

What is Redemption Hold Period (RHP)?

If a registrar deletes a domain name and does not request that the domain name be restored during the 30-day RGP, it enters RHP. RHP lasts for five days, and during this time domain name is locked and unable to be restored. After five days, it becomes available for re-registration. Once the domain name enters RHP, the prior registrant cannot request a restore. When a domain name is in RHP, its status is listed as Pending, Delete, Scheduled for Release, and Hold.

How does the user will know if their domain name is in RGP?

If a domain name is in RGP, the Status field will show the domain name as Pending, Delete, Restorable, and Hold.

Will domain still work if it is in RGP state?

No. Once a domain name is placed in RGP, no Internet services for that domain name will work.

Why domain name which is in RHP state can’t be restored?

Once the 30-day RGP for a domain name has passed, it cannot be restored. RHP serves as a notice period for registrars regarding the pending availability of the domain name.

Will a renewal fee be charged in addition to the RGP fee itself? Will user lose any time that remained on registration?

If the domain name has expired before it is deleted and enters RGP. If further it is restored, then registrar's account is debited for the RGP fee and the one-year renewal fee. If the domain name has not expired prior to deletion and entering RGP, and then it is restored, the registrar's account is debited the RGP fee, but the renewal fee is charged only if a renewal is requested explicitly or the domain was deleted within the 45-day auto-renew grace period. It is up to each registrar whether to charge the registrant for the renewal fee in addition to an RGP fee.

What are different website package plans?

Different website package plans are:

Plan	*Basic*	*Bronze*	*Silver*	*Gold*	*Platinum*	*Titanium*
Free Pages	Single Page	5	100	250	500	1000
Free Hosting	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Responsive Site	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
File Uploads	Maximum 3	Maximum 3	Maximum 100	Maximum 250	Maximum 3	Maximum 3
Size	5 MB	5 MB	15 MB	15 MB	15 MB	15 MB
Upload file types	Image files	Image files	Any file type (e.g. PDF, excel, Doc, etc.)	Any file type (e.g. PDF, excel, Doc, etc.)	Any file type (e.g. PDF, excel, Doc, etc.)	Any file type (e.g. PDF, excel, Doc, etc.)
Social Media Handlers	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Google Map Location	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Price	Rs 11/month	Rs 51/month	Rs 101/month	Rs 151/month	Rs 201/month	Rs 501/month