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Overview

Domain Names

The first step to getting your business online

Registering a domain name is the first step for getting your business online and we make it fast and easy.

Every domain name comes with:

  1. 24/7 phone and email customer service
  2. Automated renewals for your peace of mind
  3. Access to a class leading DNS solution
  4. Fast and easy upgrades to industry leading email and hosting solutions
$0 setup
$12.00per year

DNS Management

Total control of your domain
Get complete control your domains with automated DNS zone file editing. Our Domain Name Management tools let you redirect or forward your domain to another domain, forward your email, and setup unlimited sub-domains. Plus with advanced editing of your A, CNAME, MX, AAAA, TXT, NS & SRV records you have total control over your domains.
$0 setup
$2.00per month

Features

  • 24/7 customer service
  • Get service you know you can rely on when ever you need it! Talk to a real person in Australia not a machine.
  • Easily manage your account with Mission Control.
  • Get a free website with email forwarding as soon as you register your domains.
  • Domain security
  • The security of auto-renewal so your domain names never expire.

Frequently Asked Questions

Top questions asked so far...

Q.
How do I create a Sub-Domain?
A.

Once you have purchased your sub-domain through Mission Control Accounts Management (MCAM) you can configure your DNS in Mission Control service management (MCSM).

  1. In MCAM go to Quick Links
  2. Click on Service Management Links. This will link you to MCSM.
  3. Once in MCSM click on Services
  4. Click on Domain Names or View
  5. Select the parent domain you wish to create from and click Sub-Domain
  6. Enter the sub-domain you wish to register
  7. Click Create
  8. A pop up will appear confirming the registration of your sub-domain.
  9. Click Back to view Sub-Domain
Q.
How long does it take for my DNS changes to take effect?
A.

Any changes to your DNS records are replicated to our DNS servers every 20 minutes.

Please allow 24 – 48 hours to ensure your DNS changes have published fully across the Internet. There is no way to speed up this process as all ISP's need to refresh their servers worldwide.

Q.
What is a AAAA record?
A.
An AAAA record or quad-A record maps hostnames to IPv6 records.
Q.
What is a domain name?
A.

The purpose of a domain name is to identify your business on the internet. A domain name is similar to your business' street address, but it is your address for the web and is typically something like www.yourbusinessname.com.au. A domain name by itself is not very useful, but when used in conjunction with a web site and WebCentral's world-class hosting services, internet users around the world will be able to locate your business on the internet. WebCentral can help you secure a domain name for your business - Simply call our Sales Team on 1800 800 099 (ext. 1) to discuss your domain name options.

Q.
What is a TXT record?
A.
A TXT record allows an for arbitrary text to be inserted into a DNS record. For example, this record is used to implement the Sender Policy Framework specification.
Q.
What is an MX record?
A.
An MX record tells email programs where to deliver mail to, like an address on a letter sent in the post. If a company is running their own mail exchange it is required to modify the MX record to point to those servers for the office to send and receive email.
Q.
What is an A record?
A.

An A Record connects a host name to an IP address. When computers connect to each other they connect using IP addresses ie: 203.27.227.23. An A Record allows easily remembered internet addresses. A Record’s are very customizable in that you can create numerous A Records to direct to multiple IP addresses.

If webcentral.com.au is the domain name, a few common examples of A Records are:

  • webcentral.com.au
  • www.webcentral.com.au
  • mail.webcentral.com.au
  • shop.webcentral.com.au
Q.
What is an CNAME record?
A.

A CNAME record is an alias to another record. So for example unlike an A record where you point to an IP address. With a CNAME you point to another name.

An example CNAME entry:

www.example.com. 86400 IN CNAME www.example.org.

A CNAME record is a complicated DNS edit and should only be done where absolutely required.

Q.
What is DNS?
A.

DNS is an abbreviation for Domain Name System.

DNS determines where email is delivered, what website is displayed and where web traffic is directed.

It is through DNS that domain names are found on the Internet as DNS maps IP addresses to easier to remember hostnames e.g. 203.210.124.11 maps to www.webcentral.com.au.

Q.
What is the TTL?
A.
The TTL specified per DNS record defaults to 3600 seconds.

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Pricing

Domain Type Description 1 Year
 2 Years
 5 Years 10 Years
com.au
 Australian commercial domain name. The .com.au domain represents businesses and companies operating within Australia, and can be registered by any Australian commercial entity.
$ 55
$ 22
net.au Australian IT domain name. The .net.au domain is used to signify large corporate networks and internet service providers operating within Australia. Can also be used by commercial businesses and companies operating within Australia as an alternative to a .com.au domain.
$ 55
$ 22

org.au Australian organisation domain name. The .org.au domain is suitable for use by non-profit, community-based organisations and charities operating throughout Australia. $ 25
$ 10
.com and .net The .com and .net domains can be used by anyone, anywhere in the world. These types of domain names are typically used by individuals and businesses that wish to communicate to a global community. $ 27.50
$ 12		 $ 55
$ 24		 $ 137.50
$ 60		 $ 275
$ 120
.edu.au Australian education and tertiary institutions, and nationally significant educational bodies can be registered within the .edu.au domain. $ 150
.asn.au The .asn.au domain is available to any Australian organisation that fits into the broad category of association. Some organisations that utilise the .asn.au domain include incorporated bodies, political parties, trade unions, sporting and special interest clubs. $ 135
.org The .org domain can be used by anyone, anywhere in the world, typically organisations, wishing to communicate to a global community. $ 27.50 $ 55 $ 137.50 $ 275
.biz and .info The .biz and .info domain can be used globally and is usually used by individuals, businesses, organisations and commercial entities that wish to have a global presence. $ 27.50
$ 12		 $ 55
$ 24		 $ 137.50
$ 60		 $ 275
$ 120