Handshake Registry FAQ
- How can I sell my handshake domain with EnCirca?
As an EnCirca Handshake Partner, you may promote Handshake domain searches in two ways: on our EnCirca site and on your own website.
- At EnCirca
Navigate to your tld (for example, the link for .TXT is https://www.encirca.com/handshake-txt). Replace .txt with your tld name. Once there, you will see a search widget and some general information about your TLD. If you would like to provide us creative content to customize your landing page, please email us at support@encirca.com.
- On your own website
We also provide customized code that can be embedded in any web page. In order to receive instructions and the code, please go here to order the "Handshake Registry Widget" product. Once your request has been approved, we will send you the code and info needed to add it to your site. If you do not have an account with EnCirca, you will need to create one before being able to receive access to our code widget. You can create an account by going to https://manage30.encirca.com and clicking on the "Sign Up" button.
- At EnCirca
- How can I do some joint marketing with EnCirca?
Submit this form and we’ll schedule a call to discuss. - How do I do some Pay-per-click advertising with EnCirca?
Submit this form and we’ll schedule a call to discuss. - How do I get mentioned on EnCirca’s home page or added to your home page search results?
Submit this form and we’ll schedule a call to discuss. - How do I get EnCirca to do a blog post or newsletter about my TLD?
Submit this form and we’ll schedule a call to discuss. - What if I want to collect some additional information from the registrants?
This is our specialty. Let us know what you have in mind. - What if I want to have special eligibility restrictions for registrants?
This is our specialty. Let us know what you have in mind. - Is EnCirca willing to help with verification of registrants?
This is our specialty. Let us know what you have in mind. - What if I want to have premium pricing for generic strings?
EnCirca can support this but if not supported by namebase, we would need to be your exclusive reseller for it to work. - What if I want to block or reserve some strings from registration?
EnCirca can support this but if not supported by namebase, we would need to be your exclusive reseller for it to work. - What if I would like to offer additional payment methods?
EnCirca currently supports: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Paypal, Bitcoin, Ether and a few others via BitPay. We are working on accepting handshake payments. EnCirca has the ability to support many other credit cards and mobile payment options. Just let us know what you would like to see. - Does EnCirca offer coupons?
Yes, we can issue you a variety of coupons to use, including discounts, zero-cost, etc. based on an agreed-upon marketing agreement
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- 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.
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