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What is i.ph?
i.ph is the domain for individuals who want a personal website that's unique and easy to use. i.ph packages can have everything you need -- a domain (yourname.i.ph), an email address (yourname@i.ph), a blog for posting your thoughts, and multimedia gallery for showing off your pictures -- at very affordable prices.

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Why do I need an i.ph domain?
i.ph is perfect for creating your unique place on the Web. From personalized domains and mailboxes to full-featured blogging with webhosting. It has the right package to choose from.

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What can I do with an i.ph domain?
Customize your blog by choosing from a variety of designs, templates and pictures. Stay in touch with friends and family by posting entries in your blog (yourname.i.ph). Show off your kids or your last vacation by uploading pictures in your own Multimedia Gallery. Interact with people with similar interests all over the world. i.ph also comes with a personalized, easy-to-remember email address (yourname@i.ph).

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What are the advantages of registering an i.ph domain?
i.ph domains include a mailbox (yourname@i.ph) with Anti-virus and Anti-spam protection. All packages include full-featured blog capabilities, Calliope Design Editor and a Multimedia Gallery.

Customize your site so its as unique as you are, publish a blog and upload pictures, files or videos into your own Multimedia Gallery quickly and easily.

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Who should register an i.ph domain?
Anyone who wants to have a domain for individual use should register an i.ph domain.

i.ph domains are only for individual use. They may not be used by companies, organizations, partnerships, or sole proprietors; these entities should use regular .PH domains instead.

i.ph domains may be used by businessmen or professionals, provided that the views on the i.ph blogs represent those of the individual, and not of the organization/company/partnership/sole-proprietorship that they are a part of.

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I am interested in getting an i.ph domain, how do I register it?
You can get an i.ph domain in 5 minutes. There are three easy steps to register an i.ph domain:

First Step. Check for availability. Just go to the i.ph Home page. Click on BLOG FOR FREE! FOR LIFE SIGN-UP NOW! icon. Next, type in the domain name you want to register on the text box. Then, press Check Availability button. If the name is still available, go to the next step. If the name is already taken, type in a new name and search again.

Second Step fill out Login Information and Forgot Password forms. Just follow the instructions, provide us with some basic information and click Submit.

Third Step Verify your Email Address. Copy the code on the email sent to your email address then paste it on the verification code text box. Click on Submit button. Click on Login button. Your domain is already registered, your account created. You may now start blogging and creating your Multimedia Gallery.

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What are the rules in choosing an i.PH domain name?
As few as three (3) and as many as 32 characters are permitted. Names should not contain dash (-) character and upper case and lower case are treated as lower case only. Only alphanumeric characters, a-z and 0-9, are accepted. Spaces and any other special characters like !@#$%&*_ in a name will not be accepted. Names either with only numeric characters or starting with numeric characters are not accepted also.

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What information is required to register an i.ph domain?
You must provide the following info:

1) an e-mail address

E-mail address must be valid. Furthermore, the i.ph domain you are registering cannot form part of this e-mail address. e.g. If you applied for yourdomain.i.ph, you can't use yourdomain@i.ph as the e-mail address for the Login Information.

2) a Mobile Number

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How long will it take to activate my i.ph domain?
Upon registration, i.ph domains normally take 10 minutes to propagate but some name servers may take longer.

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What payment methods are available for renewal and upgrade of plan?
You can pay the renewal and upgrades by credit card (VISA or MasterCard), cash, or check.

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Once registered, can I use my blog immediately?
Once your blog has been successfully registered, you will be able to post blog entry or to upload photos and videos after the domain propagates. Your i.ph domains normally take 10 minutes to propagate but some name servers may take longer.

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