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Frequently Asked Questions


Q:  How do I get FREE Hosting Forever with a new domain? 
Simply register your new domain by clicking here and your new FREE Hosting Forever account will be set up within 24-48 hours.
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Q:  How do I transfer a domain name and get free hosting forever? 
Top level domains: .com, org and net: Use our online transfer form This will transfer your domain name to us, 12 months will be added to the registration of your domain name and we will immediately set up your free hosting forever account.
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Q:  What happens when my domain is up for renewal? 
Domain name renewal is just $42.00 per year, and hosting for your domain is FREE Every Year for as long as you renew your domain name with us - not bad for only $35.00! You get a complete, professional and powerful hosting solution to host your site and do business online.
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Q:  What platform or operating system (OS) does Mister.Net use? 
Our servers run on Linux using Apache webserver.
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Q:  What resources do I need to use Mister.Net's web hosting services? 
If you are viewing this page, then you have all that is required to take advantage of Mister.Net's services - a computer with the Internet connection.
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Q:  What is your traffic allowance? 
Each site is given 5000 MB (5 gigs) bandwidth per month. This is really 5 times more that what many monthly fee (paid) hosting companies allocate you. In terms of how much is 5 gigs, it is really plenty even if your site receives a large amount of traffic. We will inform you if your site traffic starts to slow down your server. We will always write you first and will never automatically charge extra.
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Q:  Where can I find Online Documentation Help for my site? 
You can find online documentation help by clicking Site Administrator Online Help.
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Q:  Where can I get free web design software and templates? 
You can see our Free Services area on this site to find great web site creation and promotion resources. Click here to see our Free Services.
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Q:  Where can I see all free services offered by Mister.net? 
You can see the list of free services provided either by Mister.net or other web sites. The link to Free Services is http://mister.net/links.htm
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Q:  What if I decide to go with another hosting company later on? 
You have complete control over your domain name. You can login to your domain control panel at any time and change the nameservers info to the new hosting company. You are not obligated to use our free hosting services if your hosting requirements demand a different hosting environment.
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Q:  Can I access my domain address with or without the "www"? 
Yes, you will be able to access the domain address with or without the "www" in front of the domain name. Example: [http://www.your-name.com] or [http://your-name.com] is acceptable, whichever you prefer.
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Q:  How long does it take before my domain name is active? 
Once the InterNIC announces that your domain name has been registered (or transferred, if applicable), it usually takes about 72-hours before it is active. All Internet providers must update their records (DNS tables) to reflect the new site's location.
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Q:  How do I transfer files to my web site? 
Files can be transferred to the web server via File Transport Protocol (FTP). If you need FTP, mail, or other Internet software, visit Download.com. Download.com is a source for the latest Internet applications with ratings and reviews to help you decide which application is best suited for your needs. You can also download a great ftp program by clicking on this link LeapFTP
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Q:  Will I have unlimited access to update my pages? 
You have unlimited access via FTP or your control panel 24-hours a day. As such, you can create and maintain your web pages on your own computer and upload files to your web site at your leisure.
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Q:  Can I use my account for commercial purposes? 
Yes, you can use your account for commercial purposes. The World Wide Web has become the most efficient and cost-effective means of making information available to the users of the Internet community and we encourage our customers to utilize such an enormous medium.
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Q:  How long does it take to set up a new account? 
FREE Hosting Forever accounts are created normally within 24 hours. However, your domain name may not be instantly ready (www.your-name.com) as that may take between 48 to 72 hours. We will send you complete details immediately upon your sign up on how to access your new site and upload your web pages.
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Q:  How do I get free banner advertising on your site? 
To get free banner advertising on our site, simply send us a 468x60 banner (under 20K file size) either static or animated and we will add your banner to our ad rotation software and display your banner across our site pages.
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Q:  Our Name Servers 
Primary Nameserver: ns1.freeprofessionalhosting.com (209.210.237.84)
Secondary Nameserver: ns2.freeprofessionalhosting.com (209.210.237.87)
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Q:  Mail Settings 
Incoming mail server (Pop3) = mail.yourdomain.com
User Name = Your Site User Name
Password = Your Site Password
Any email coming to your domain will automatically be forwarded to your main account i.e. yoursiteusername@yourdomain.com.
You can set unlimited aliases for your domain.
Outgoing mail server (SMTP) = Your local ISP's outgoing mail server.
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Q:  Where can I get more details on your unique franchise opportunity? 
You can see more info on our franchise opportunity at http://mister.net/franchise.htm
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Q:  Where can I see more info on your Affiliate Program? 
You can see more info on our affiliate program by clicking here.
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