Announcing RAMP
A streamlined process for migrating to a secure .BANK website
Registrar Assisted Migration Program (RAMP) is a one-stop-shop secure hosting package, with everything you need to have a fully compliant .BANK website:
- Secure Website and Email Hosting
- DNSSEC
- .BANK Zone Nameservers
- Domain Validation SSL Certificate
- DMARC Alignment Deployment
- Up to 10 hours of migration consulting
RAMP costs $2,500 a year. But for a limited time, .BANK enrollees will receive a discounted price of $1,000 for the first year.
Included in RAMP is up to 10 hours of free consulting to ensure a smooth migration with tasks such as exporting and importing your current website, setting up your new .BANK domain name in your current email platform, and redirecting your .COM domain name to your new domain name correctly to maintain your search engine ranking.
Once payment is received, EnCirca will reach out to you via email with the next steps.
Please feel free to email support@encirca.com or start a live chat with our team if you have any questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the application process?
Once payment is received, our team will begin provisioning your website with all of the services listed above. The full website setup can take up to 4 weeks. We will reach out to you with updates after the first 2 weeks.
What’s included?
Everything you need to smoothly migrate to your new .BANK or .INSURANCE domain name:
Secure Website and Email Hosting
DNSSEC
.BANK Zone Nameservers
Direct Validation SSL Certificate
DMARC Alignment Deployment
Up to 10 hours of consulting for the migration
Can I use my current .COM vendors for my .BANK or .INSURANCE website migration?
Your current hosting provider may be able to support your .BANK or .INSURANCE domain name. Please direct them to fTLD’s Implementation Hub so they can determine if they can assist you. To find the hosting specific details, see: TLS Implementation
Please note: If you choose to stay with your current hosting, DNS, or SSL provider the price of the RAMP program cannot be reduced. Staying with these vendors is also likely to prolong your migration, as more communication would be required between EnCirca and your other vendors. You may transfer these services to EnCirca to expedite migration and simplify future vendor management issues.
Is my .BANK or .INSURANCE domain compatible with my email provider, such as Outlook?
A .BANK or .INSURANCE domain name is set up with your email provider the same way a .COM is set up. Our trusted RAMP Program vendor can walk you through these steps.
NOTE:
The RAMP Program supports websites and email exchange up to 1 terabyte in size.
The RAMP Program applies to 1 domain name. For multiple domains, a separate order must be placed.
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- How do I buy a domain name?Buying a domain is easy! Just type in your desired domain name in the search box above to check availability. If your desired domain name is available, you can add the domain name to your shopping cart and check out.
- What registration terms are allowed for domains?You can register your domain name with EnCirca for anytime from 1-10 years.
- How long does it take to register my domain?Most domain names registered with EnCirca will appear in your account instantly.
- How do I use web hosting for my website?EnCirca has many templates that allow you to quickly start your very own website for personal use or for business. Once you purchase your domain name, you need web hosting. Visit Here to view EnCirca’s web hosting and email hosting options and follow our steps to get started.
- How do I use my domain name for email?EnCirca’s web hosting packages also offer email for up to as many mailboxes as you want. Visit Here to view EnCirca’s web hosting and email hosting options and follow our steps to get started.
- How do I encrypt my domain name?Domain name encryption can come in many forms. As one of the most secure domain name registrars, EnCirca offers multiple levels of cybersecurity for your domain names. From SSL Certificate encryption, Secure DNS, and Secure Web Hosting to multi-factor authentication and domain name registrar locks, EnCirca has you covered. Visit Here to view our entire selection of cybersecurity tools for you domain name.
Handshake Domain FAQ
- How do I buy a Handshake domain name?Buying a domain is easy! Just type in your desired Handshake domain name in the search box above to check availability. If your desired domain name is available, you can add the Handshake domain name to your shopping cart and check out.
- How can I see my Handshake domain name?Handshake domains do not resolve on regular DNS sites. For example, in order to see encirca.txt, you must add it with a trailing slash and a DNS resolver.
- How can I access my Handshake domain names since they don’t resolve on traditional DNS?
There are many internet browsers that support Handshake domains such as Opera and various Chrome plugins.
Please visit our Handshake helpdesk article for more options on how to view your Handshake domains
NextDNS is one of the most popular methods for accessing Handshake domain names. Install NextDNS. You can click “try it now” on nextdns.io to connect your device and resolve Handshake domains. Scroll to the Setup Guide at NextDNS to select the option for your device, confirm with the green button at the top of the page, and then go to the “settings” tab to “resolve Handshake domains.”
Install the Resolvr add-on to view Handshake names directly in the search bar of your Firefox browser.
Try searching your site with the HNS.to gateway, which allows you to access Handshake names without downloading software or modifying your DNS settings. You may also conduct searches directly by prefixing Handshake domains with “hns.to/,” such as “hns.to/welcome.nb/.”
- How long does it take to register my Handshake domain?You can register your Handshake domain name with EnCirca for anytime from 1-10 years. Most domain names registered with EnCirca will appear in your account instantly. If there is an issue, our support team will email you.
- How do I use web hosting for my Handshake domain website?EnCirca has many templates that allow you to quickly start your very own website for personal use or for business. Once you purchase your domain name, you need web hosting. Visit our hosting page to view EnCirca’s web hosting options and follow our steps to get started. Please be aware that some handshake domains (such as ones containing emojis or beginning numbers) may not resolve even with our DNS.
- How do I use my Handshake domain name for email?Unfortunately, Handshake domains can’t use traditional email.
Blockchain FAQs
- How will I be able to view a blockchain website?
You will need to use a mirroring service, a browser extension or a browser that supports blockchain domains. Brave is one that supports blockchain domains natively. - Will I be able to search for and find blockchain domain websites on Google or other search engines?Major search engines do not currently index blockchain domain websites. For now, you will be able to search for them at unstoppabledomains.com, on partner applications that integrate our search bar, or on blockchain apps that index blockchain domain websites.
- Are blockchain domains part of ICANN / traditional DNS?No. Blockchain domains are what’s called alternate roots. They are not part of the current DNS.
- Will there be some sort of ‘whois’ record with my personal information associated to my domain?Not by default. Sharing ‘whois’ information is opt in i.e. something that you can choose to do if you want. Otherwise, your identity will not be publicly known.
- How do trademarks work with blockchain domains?Trademark holders with proof of ownership can apply to claim ownership of trademarked names. If a trademark name has already been sold, then it will be refunded. Note – this process ends once domains have been distributed. Unstoppable Domains does not have the ability to move a domain once distribution has occurred.
- How do payments work with my blockchain domain?Add your bitcoin, Ethereum, and Zilliqa addresses to your .zil or .crypto domain inside of the ‘my domains’ section at unstoppabledomains.com. When someone types yourname.zil into a supporting wallet, the wallet looks up that domain on the blockchain, finds the appropriate address, and sends to the address associated with that name.
- Will I be able to transfer my domain?Yes. The domain is stored in EnCirca’s cryptocurrency wallet and can be transferred to you. Contact support@encirca.com for transfer information.
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