Just Registered my Domain name....now what?

[Hypermind]

I registered my new domain through Network Solutions.They asked me for my hostname,is that my computer name(hosting site on my home puter)? So,is it to read [computer name].[newly registered domain name].com?I can't get that to work.Or is it to read www.[newly registered domain name].com? thanks for any help.

[kevin]

The host name is generally the name of an internet website hosting service, like http://www.valueweb.com (that is not a recommendation to use them)

The host could be your computer if it is setup as a web server, which I doubt since you do not seem to know what host means.

You need to search around and find a hosting service that fits your needs and budget. Read through some of the threads in this forum and maybe you will find one. Once you register a domain name you will most likely start to recieve offers from website hosting companies in your mail and email.

Regards,
Kevin

[Hypermind]

Acually,I'm running Win 2k server(But yes,i am VERY new)I am using my ip so people can connect,I know what my hostname is(the name for my computer,right cmd.exe > hostname > ______ )I don't know then what to put in IIS where it says "Host Header Name".It works if i put in what i put in at Network Solutions [computername].[new domain name].com,but i want www.[domain name].com.I'm sorry for being so new,thank you for your help

[kevin]

I'm sorry but I don't know how to do what you are trying. Hopefully someone else will be able to help you.

Regards,
Kevin

[Red Circle Web Hosting]

sounds like a DNS problem to me.... Any other ideas?