What is an IP – IP stands for Internet Protocol and a unique IP is assigned to every computer connected. Common IP addresses consist of numbers separated by periods. IP addresses have classes.

Below are the different IP classes:

• IP Class A – class A IP addresses are used for large networks.
• IP Class B – class B IP addresses are used for medium networks.
• IP Class C – class C IP addresses are the most commonly used IP addresses.
• IP Class D- class D IP addresses are used for multicast.
• IP Class E- class E IP addresses are used for experimental use only.

What is a Whois – (Who IS) is a function that shows a query of whois information about a website owner. Common information supplied from the Whois database are:

• Name
• Address
• Contact Information
• Site Age
• Renewal Info
• Expiration Date …

When a Domain (IP address) is locked, domain transfer can not be performed — Website Privacy. Also with domain privacy your Whois information can not be viewed.

What is a Snapshot – A domain snapshot is an image of the website, usually there is a snapshotof the website’s home page.

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