How long does it take to set up a Virtual Host account?

Setting up a Virtual Host account involves two simulteaneous, though very different procedures. One is to physically prepare the server for your site, and the second is to make the site visible and accessible worldwide under its domain name.

To establish a Virtual Host at BestPresence, you MUST have a registered domain name stored in the whois database maintained by InterNIC or the NIC (Network Information Center) of the country of your choice. In the latter case, you will need to submit the domain name application yourself as many countries have residency requirements allowing only nationals and domestic companies to register domain names. However, we can provide you with all the technical information your national NIC may require.

If you don't have an existing domain name and would like us to register one for you at US InterNIC, it usually takes us less than a day to submit your domain name for registration.

Then it takes another business day for InterNIC to enter your domain name in the whois database. After that, you need to wait for InterNIC to update its root name servers. Finally, it will take a day or two for your name to be picked up by name servers around the world. Only afterwards will your domain name be considered visible worldwide.

Meanwhile, BestPresence builds your account usually the same day upon receiving your service request and in many cases you will be able to upload your files to your site the following morning. However, your site will not yet be accessible to the world under its domain name as the domain registration is still being processed by your NIC. You can access your account only by using the IP address assigned to your Virtual Host. After your domain name is visible (propagated) worldwide, you can use your domain name for account access.