Choosing your web site address (URL)

Before you apply for web space you will need to decide on an address (URL) for your web site. There are several options open to you. Some addresses are free of charge and others incur a charge for their registration.

• We can provide an address under the 'hampshire' domain name (hampshire.org.uk) free of charge. This would mean your web site address would be yourorganisation.hampshire.org.uk.

• We can set up a 'virtual server', with extended functionality, at a cost of £101.97 per annum. We can then provide an address under the 'hampshire' domain name (hampshire.org.uk) free of charge.  This would mean your web site address would be yourorganisation.hampshire.org.uk.

• Alternatively we can set up a 'virtual server' and use your own domain name, if already registered, or you can register a unique domain name of your choice, for example www.lsp.org.uk. The overall charge will include the cost of a virtual server plus the charge levied by our internet service provider for registering your domain name. The total cost will depend on the domain name that you wish to register.  You will be advised of the current figures when you fill in the online application form.

If you are applying for your own domain name, you must be aware of the terms and condition imposed by Nominet, the registration body for .uk domain names.

You can obtain advice on ordering or more general enquiries by contacting the IT Orders Team on 01962 847424 or email itorders@hants.gov.uk