diff --git a/pages/contact.md b/pages/contact.md index b04a16e1..48365513 100644 --- a/pages/contact.md +++ b/pages/contact.md @@ -8,10 +8,12 @@ eleventyNavigation: title: Contact us --- +Have a question? Visit [our FAQ page for answers to common questions about .gov domains](../help/faq). -**[Send a message to the .gov team](https://forms.office.com/g/Uq30UkMYRu)**. +If you don't find an answer, send us a message by completing the form below. + + -We’ll typically respond within three business days if a response is requested. ## Visit us on GitHub diff --git a/pages/help/help_contact.md b/pages/help/help_contact.md deleted file mode 100644 index d650385f..00000000 --- a/pages/help/help_contact.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,31 +0,0 @@ ---- -title: Contact us -permalink: /help/contact/ -layout: layouts/info-page -excerpt: Contact the .gov team with questions or comments -tags: help -eleventyNavigation: - key: help - order: 4 ---- - -**[Send a message to the .gov team](https://forms.office.com/g/Uq30UkMYRu)**. - -We’ll respond within one business day if a response is needed. - -## Visit us on GitHub - -- [GitHub code repository for the get.gov website](https://github.com/cisagov/getgov-home){.usa-link--external} -- [GitHub code repository for the .gov registrar](https://github.com/cisagov/manage.get.gov){.usa-link--external} - -## Report a system vulnerability - -We encourage you to report potential vulnerabilities in our systems. Read our [vulnerability disclosure policy](../vulnerability-disclosure-policy) to learn how to report a vulnerability. - -## Connect with your CISA regional representative - -CISA regional representatives can help you support the security and resilience of critical infrastructure. Our experts collaborate with communities at the regional, state, county, tribal, and local levels. [Find your CISA regional contact](https://www.cisa.gov/about/regions). - -## Join free cybersecurity group - -Join the free [Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center](https://learn.cisecurity.org/ms-isac-registration){.usa-link--external} (MS-ISAC). CISA designated MS-ISAC as the [key resource for cyber threat prevention, protection, response, and recovery](https://www.cisa.gov/information-sharing-and-awareness) for all U.S. state, local, tribal, and territorial governments. MS-ISAC helps ensure the resiliency of government systems through coordination, cooperation, and communication. diff --git a/pages/help/help_faq.md b/pages/help/help_faq.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..4a5fa595 --- /dev/null +++ b/pages/help/help_faq.md @@ -0,0 +1,58 @@ +--- +title: FAQs about .gov domains +permalink: /help/faq/ +layout: layouts/info-page +excerpt: Frequently asked questions about .gov domains +tags: help +eleventyNavigation: + key: help + order: 4 +--- + +- [How much does a .gov domain cost](#gov-domains-are-free)? +- [I need to add or remove someone from my domain](#add-or-remove-from-domain). +- [I don’t see my domain when I sign in to the registrar](#do-not-see-my-domain). +- [I need to renew my domain. / My domain is about to expire](#renew-domain). +- [I'm working with a government organization. Why do I have to provide personal information to request a domain for them](#working-with-a-gov-org). +- [Can I request a name like cityname.state.gov (e.g., detroit.mi.gov)](#subdomain)? + + +## How much does a .gov domain cost? +For eligible government organizations, .gov domains are **FREE**! Learn how to get a [free .gov domain](https://get.gov/domains/before/). + + +## I need to add or remove someone from my domain. +You can add or remove domain managers without contacting us. + +1. Sign in to the [.gov registrar](https://manage.get.gov){target="_blank"} using your Login.gov account. +2. Click the “Manage” link for your .gov domain. +3. Click “Domain managers” on the left-side navigation. +4. Add or remove domain managers as needed. + +Get more help [adding or removing domain managers](https://get.gov/help/domain-management/#add-a-domain-manager-to-your-.gov-domain). + + +## I don’t see my domain when I sign in to the registrar. +If you had a .gov account prior to November 2023, **you can’t use your old credentials to access the new registrar**. You’ll need to [create a Login.gov account](https://login.gov/help/get-started/create-your-account/){.usa-link--external} with the same email address you used to sign in to the old registrar. That will ensure that you have access to your domains. + +If you need help finding the email address you used in the past, email us at help@get.gov. + + +## I need to renew my domain. / My domain is about to expire. +As part of launching our new registrar, we extended expiration dates for .gov domains in good standing for one year. **Domains in good standing will not expire before November 1, 2024**. + +If you received an email that your domain is about to expire, that notification is outdated. We are rebuilding our renewal/expiration process. We’ll keep domain managers updated on our progress. + + +## I'm working with a government organization. Why do I have to provide personal information to request a domain for them? +To ensure that only U.S.-based governments get .gov domains, we verify the identity of every new domain requestor. We do this to: +- Discourage ineligible organizations from requesting a domain. +- Gain assurance that a person who claims to represent a government is who they say they are. + +The state of the art in identity verification is to use attested information (like a license or a SSN). This is why we use Login.gov. However, there is no technology to confirm that a person actually represents a government organization. We manually verify that claim as part of our investigation. + + +## Can I request a name like cityname.state.gov (e.g., detroit.mi.gov)? +The “cityname” and “detroit” part of the examples above are subdomains. **We do not register subdomains for .gov**. + +To use a subdomain for a particular .gov domain, like mi.gov, you need to coordinate with the registrant for that .gov domain. View [data for all .gov domains](https://get.gov/about/data/), including points of contact for domains. diff --git a/pages/help/help_index.md b/pages/help/help_index.md index 44fe73a6..ae676cd5 100644 --- a/pages/help/help_index.md +++ b/pages/help/help_index.md @@ -10,4 +10,4 @@ eleventyNavigation: order: 1 --- -## Topics +Get help with requesting and managing your .gov domain. [Contact us](../contact/) if you can't find answers to your questions.