Dec 16

Transfer Domain Names

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Transfer Domain Names

To transfer domain names often takes five days or less, but transfers may take up to seven days to complete. To transfer domain names, we need some assistance from you.

Transfer Domain Names Process:

  1. You should advise your administrative contact that the domain name is being transferred.

  2. We send an email message to your administrative contact by the next business day to request transfer approval.

  3. When this acceptance is received, we send a transfer request to the registry.

  4. The registry sends an email message to your current registrar.

  5. Most likely, your current registrar sends your administrative contact an email message to ask for your approval of the transfer to our registry. Please respond as directed.

  6. Your current registrar sends an acceptance or rejection notice to the registry.

  7. The registry sends an email notice of the acceptance or rejection to us.

  8. We send you an email message to inform you that the transfer is complete. Should the transfer fail, we will inform you.
      

Does transferring domain names forfeit time left on the registration period?

No. When you transfer domain names to us, one year will be added to the existing registration period.
  

Can I transfer domain names that have already expired to you?

No, domains must be current to transfer the registration. If your old registrar has released the domains, you can register them through us. Most likely your old registrar has placed a 45 day hold on the domains in the hope that you will renew with them.

If you do renew through your old registrar, you will be unable to transfer your domains for 60 days (it is treated like a new domain). You may petition your registrar to release the domains so that you can register them elsewhere, but then you would risk losing the domain names. Services like Snapnames exist to grab up popular domains as soon as they become available.

The best thing to do at this point is to renew the domains through your old registrar. Then, once 60 days have passed, we hope you will consider transferring the domains to us. Any time you purchased with your old registrar transfers with your domains.
  

When can I transfer domain names to you?

  • ICANN regulations prohibit transferring domain names that have been registered or previously transferred within the last 60 days.

  • Most registrars do not allow transferring domain names that are within 10 days of expiration or that have already expired. If your domain name is within 10 days of expiration or has already expired, we recommend that you first renew your domain with your current registrar.

  • When a domain name expires, it enters a 45 day grace period during which it may still be renewed. However, if you renew your domain name during this grace period you may still be prevented from transferring it until the full 45 days have passed. Check with your current registrar regarding their renewal and transfer policies during this grace period.

  • If a domain name is locked at the registry, it is unavailable for transfer. Check with your current registrar to see if your domain is locked.

  • If your domain is already registered here, then it cannot be transferred to us.

  • Some registries restrict the use of profanity in the domain name; this could also restrict a transfer.
      

What domain extensions can I transfer?

We can transfer domains with the following extensions:

  • .COM

  • .NET

  • .ORG

  • .BIZ

  • .US

  • .INFO

  • .NAME
      

How can I transfer domain names and register them for more than one year?

Transferring domain names from one registrar to another include one year extensions. This means your expiration date is increased by one year once the transfer is completed successfully. This is an ICANN rule which all registrars follow.

Once your transfer is complete, you can renew your domain name with us for up to ten years at great low renewal rates anytime.
  

What is my Auth Code or Authorization Code?

Transferring domain names with a .org, .biz, .us, .info, or .name extension, requires that you confirm an auth code or authorization code. The auth code is unique to each domain name and is assigned by the registrar at the time of registration. You need to provide us with this auth code if you want to transfer a domain to us. We do not have access to your domain auth codes if you did not register the name here. These must be recovered at your current registrar. Once your transfer is complete, we store your auth code securely with your domain information.

Current registries assigning auth codes are: Publice Interest Registry (the .ORG Registry), Afilias (the .INFO Registry), NeuLevel (the .BIZ Registry), and NeuStar (the .US Registry).

Auth codes provide an extra level of security for your domain names.

When you register a NEW .info, .biz, .us, or .name with us, we store and maintain your auth code.
  

How long do domain name registrar transfers take?

Transferring domain names often takes five days or less. There are two steps you can take now to reduce the transfer time:

  • Verify that the email address for the domain name’s administrative contact at your current registrar is correct. This is the address we are required to contact to request approval for the transfer.

  • Advise the administrative contact that the domain name is being transferred and to expect our request for approval.
      

What should I do if my domain transfer failed?

Please contact your current registrar for more information. We request domain name transfers, but they can be denied by the current registrar. If your name was on hold and has been released by your current registrar, please contact us to resubmit your transfer.
  

What do I need to do in order to transfer domains from Register.com to you?

  • We can accept transfers from any registrar. Please be aware that each registrar has a different policy for approving the transfers.

  • With Register.com you are sent an email message when they receive our transfer request. You have three (3) days to reply to that email message, either approving or denying the transfer, or Register.com automatically denies the transfer. This is a policy of Register.com and we have no control over it.

  • Check with your individual registrar regarding their policy concerning transfers.
      
    NOTE:     You need to start your transfer at least 10 days before your domain registration expires, or the transfer may not be successful. If your domain name expires during the transfer process, we cannot complete it.
      

  • Also note that ICANN regulations prohibit transferring a domain name that has been registered or previously transferred within the last 60 days.
      

Making a Transferred Domain Private

Domain name transfers must be complete before you can add privacy.

To Make Your Domain Name Private

  1. Log in at the domain name registration home page.

  2. From the Domain Names menu, click Manage Domains.

  3. Select the check box for the domain you want to make private.

  4. Click the Add Privacy hyperlink.

  5. In the right panel, complete the requested information, and then click Proceed to Checkout.
      

How do I change registrant of a domain name for free?

When you change the registrant on a domain name, it removes the domain name from your list of registered domains and places it in the new registrant’s account.

To complete the change of registration process, the new registrant must complete a set of instructions that they will receive by email.

To Change the Registrant of a Domain

  1. Log in at the domain name registration home page.

  2. Under the Domains Name section, select Manage Domains.

  3. Select the checkbox next to the domain name you want to transfer.

  4. At the top of the Manage Domains section, click the Change Account button.

  5. Under the Registrant heading on the right side of the page, enter the new registrant’s information.

  6. Click Save Changes.
      

How can I sell my domain name?

Any domain name you registered with us can be sold or transferred to any party. Transferring domain names does not cost you anything. The party who is receiving the domain name registration transfers must set up an account with us.

Transferring domain names to another registrant removes the domain name from your list of registered domain names and places it in the new registrant’s account.

Domain Name Registration Transfer

  1. Log in at the domain name registration home page.

  2. From the Domain Names menu, click Manage Domains.

  3. Select the check box for the domain you want to sell, and then click Change Account.

  4. In the right pane, type the new registrant’s information.

  5. Click Save Changes.

The NEW REGISTRANT will be notified by email with instructions on how to complete the process and assume registration of the domain name.

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Dec 16

Renew Domain Names

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Renew Domain Names

How to register and renew domain names are covered in this section of our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). This section will answer all of your domain name registration and renewing questions.

What is the Uniform Dispute Resolution policy? (renew domain names)

ICANN’s Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) defines how to resolve disputes over domain names (.biz, .com, .info, .name, .net, .org, .pro, .ws, .aero, .coop, .museum). In accordance with the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy, you can dispute a claim to a domain name by following the dispute process.
  

Should I enter valid contact information when registering a domain names? (renew domain names)

ICANN, the governing body for domain names, requires valid Contact Information for each domain contact (Registrant, Technical, Billing, and Administrative).

If you enter false information, your domain name will be cancelled.

Your contact information is public and is made available through the WhoIs databases of most Registrars. However, we do offer a solution to help protect your privacy. You can register and renew your domain name with us using our private domain name registration services.
  

Renew Domain Names

You can renew domain names by logging in at our domain name registration home page.

To Renew Domain Names

  1. Log in to your domain name registration home page.

  2. Under the Domain Names section, select Manage Domains.

  3. Next to the domain name that you want to renew, click Renew Domain Names Now.

  4. Choose the length of time you want to renew your domain name for.

  5. If you choose to make the domain registration private, you can enter a current Domains By Proxy account user ID and password or create a new Domains By Proxy account. Then, read and accept the Domains By Proxy Agreement.

  6. Click Proceed to Checkout and complete your purchase.
      

Can I register/renew domain names in bulk quantities? (renew domain names)

Yes. You can mix any domain extensions in your purchase. Bulk pricing is applied based upon the total number of domains in your list—no matter which domain extensions you enter. For instance, if you had 49 .com domains and 3 .biz domains, the entire order would qualify under bulk pricing for 50-100 domains.
  

Can I renew domain names registered with another registrar through your company?  (renew domain names)

Yes, you can renew through us now and not have to pay the other registrars renewal fees. Keep in mind that ICANN regulations prohibit transferring a domain name that has been registered or previously transferred within the last 60 days. Also, you need to start the transfer process at least 10 days before your domain name expires.
  

What happens when my domain name registration expires? (renew domain names)

  1. The domain name is automatically renewed if you have enabled this option. If nor or if the card on file is declined, you are notified notified up to three times before the domain enters the redemption period.

  2. Following the third and final auto-renewal attempt—12 days after the domain registration has expired—the domain enters a redemption period, during which you may retrieve your domain name for an additional fee and renew it by contacting customer support. The redemption period lasts 30 days.

  3. One week into the redemption period, the expired domain—assuming that its registration has not been renewed—is placed into a 10-day domain auction, allowing prospective registrants to bid on the domain. The winner of the auction obtains the domain registration ownership two weeks after the auction end date if the original owner fails to renew the domain by the end of the redemption period.

  4. Once the redemption period ends—and the domain has neither been renewed nor obtained through auction or backordering—the domain is deleted at the registry. The domain name re-enters the public pool of available domains, and may be registered by anyone.
      

Will my domain name be auctioned off if I allow its registration to expire?

Yes. One week into the redemption period, the expired domain—assuming that its registration has not been renewed—is placed into a 10-day domain auction, allowing prospective registrants to bid on the domain. The winner of the auction obtains the domain registration ownership two weeks after the auction end date if the original owner fails to renew the domain by the end of the redemption period.
  

What is the redemption grace period?

The redemption grace period is a 30-day window that occurs when a domain registrant fails to renew a domain’s registration. Instead of being deleted and returned to the pool of domain names available for registration, the name is held for a 30-day grace period during which the original domain registrant may retrieve the domain name (for an additional fee) by contacting the domain registrar. If the registrant fails to retrieve the domain during this 30-day window, it is deleted at the registry.
  

How can I renew my domain name if it is in the redemption period?

Please contact Customer Support to begin the retrieval process. Please note that we can assist in retrieving your domain only if your domain was registered with us. If your domain was registered with another registrar, you must contact that registrar for information regarding retrieval of your domain name.
  

What do I do if I have a trademark dispute?

Unfortunately, we cannot make any changes to the registrant fields without a legal change of ownership, a court order, or an order by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

If you feel that you are the rightful owner of the domain name, please contact the registrant of the domain name. If you are unable to find a satisfactory solution with the current registrant, you need to settle the issue with a court order. We do not get involved in domain disputes. We cannot make changes to a registrant field without a legal change of ownership or a court order.

Discrepancies with trademark or rightful ownership are handled by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). Their email address is domain.disputes@wipo.int. If a domain name is under a dispute, we lock the domain name once the WIPO notifies us. It cannot be modified or transferred to another registrar. Once we receive a court or WIPO ruling we update the domain name accordingly.
  

Managing Auto Renewal Options (renew domain names)

If you set your domains to auto renew, we will automatically bill your credit card on the day your domain name expires. If you set a domain to manually renew, we will not bill you automatically when your domain expires.

To Set up Auto Renewal for Your Domain Names

  1. Log in to your domain name registration home page.

  2. Under the Domain Names section, select Manage Domains.

  3. Click the check box next to the domain names that you want to renew.

  4. Click the Auto Renew Domain Names button at the top of your manager.

  5. Indicate if you want changes to apply to the selected domains or to all eligible domains.

  6. Select Automatic Renewal Enabled.

  7. Click Save Changes.
      

How do I disable the automatic renewal feature for my domains? (renew domain names)

If your domains are set to renew automatically, we will bill your credit card on the day your domain name expires. You can disable the automatic renewal feature at any time.

To Disable the Automatic Renewal Feature for Your Domains (renew domain names)

  1. Log in to your domain name registration home page.

  2. Under the Domain Names section, select Manage Domains.

  3. Click the check box next to the domain names that you want to edit.

  4. Under Manage Domains, click the Auto Renew Domain Names button.

  5. Select if you want to apply your changes to all items in your account or only to the domains you selected.

  6. Select Automatic Renewal Disabled.

  7. Click Save Changes.

Dec 16

Domain Name Basics

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Domain Name Basics

Domain name basics are covered in this section of our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). This section will answer all of your basic domain name questions.

How do domain names work? (domain name basics)

A domain name basically works like an address forwarding service.

All of your web site content sits on a computer with a unique address. This is called an IP address. An IP address is made up of a series of numbers, such as 123.23.234.45. Your domain name directs visitors to your site using this IP address.

We use domain names instead of IP addresses because most people find it easier to remember a name rather than a series of numbers.
  

What is a top-level domain (TLD)? (domain name basics)

A top-level domain (TLD) is the basic part of the domain name located to the right of the dot (” . “). The most common top-level domains are .com, .net, and .org. Some other popular top-level domains are .biz, .info, .name, and .ws. These common top-level domains have certain guidelines attached, but are for the most part available to any registrant, anywhere in the world.

There are also restricted top-level domains (rTLDs), like .aero, .biz, .edu, .mil, .museum, .name, .ca, .bk, and .pro, that require the registrant to represent a certain type of entity or country, or to belong to a certain community. For example, the .name TLD is reserved for individuals and .edu is reserved for educational entities.
  

What is a second-level domain (SLD)? (domain name basics)

Located immediately to the left of the dot (” . “), the second-level domain is the readable part of the domain name. The registrant defines the second-level domain. It typically refers to the organization or entity associated with the IP address. For example, in www.cnn.com “cnn” is a second-level domain.
  

Checking if a Domain Name is Available (domain name basics)

  1. Go to our domain name registration home page.

  2. In the Enter a domain name search box, type in the domain name you are interested in.

  3. Select a top-level domain from the drop-down list (.com, .org, .net).

  4. Click Search.
      

What do I do with my domain name once it’s been registered? (domain name basics)

Setup a web site. In order to setup a website you will need to do the following:

  1. Buy a web hosting account. Providers are located here.

  2. Create web pages for your web site.

    1. Website Creation Software

    2. Templates

    3. Website Design Companies

  3. Upload your web pages to your web hosting account.

Sell it. Domain names can be a great investment. If you have registered a domain name that you are not using, maybe someone else can. Go to the our domain name registration home page to login and set up a For Sale parked page for your domain name. Don’t forget to include your contact information.

Protect your brand online. The more domain names you register, the better. Prevent others from registering a similar domain name to yours—just to steal your customers. What to do with all these names? Forward them to your main domain name.

Hold on to it. Maybe you haven’t decided what to do with your new domain name. You can leave it parked with sslcatacombnetworking.com for the length of your registration.
  

Can I register a domain name without having a web hosting provider yet?  (domain name basics)

Yes, you can register as many domain names as you’d like and choose to have them parked until you find a hosting provider.
  

Which domain extensions or TLDs (top-level domains) are available?

We currently offer these top-level domains:

.com .tv .cn .com.tw
.net .us .com.cn .org.tw
.org .ws .net.cn .idv.tw
.biz .at .org.cn  
.eu .be   .co.uk
.info .cc .co.nz .me.uk
.jobs .de .net.nz .org.uk
.name .jp .org.nz  


Do you offer .name registrations?

Yes. This is the world’s first domain exclusively for individuals. With .name you can create a single and permanent digital identity using your own personal name. It is easy to remember and perfect for a personal web site to communicate with family and friends.
  

Who qualifies for a .us domain name?  (domain name basics)

The U.S. Nexus Requirement ensures that only individuals or organizations that have a substantive connection to the United States can register .us domain names. To qualify for a .us domain name you must meet one of the following Nexus Requirements:

  • A natural person (i) who is a citizen or permanent resident of the United States of America or any of its possessions or territories, or (ii) whose primary place of domicile is in the United States of America or any of its possessions,or

  • An entity or organization that is (i) incorporated within one of the fifty (50) U.S. states, the District of Columbia, or any of the United States possessions or territories or (ii) organized or otherwise constituted under the laws of a state of the United States of America, the District of Columbia or any of its possessions or territories,or

  • An entity or organization (including a federal, state, or local government of the United States, or a political subdivision thereof) that has a bona fide presence in the United States.
      

How can you charge so much less for domain name registrations than other registrars?

 We are a fully accredited Registrar of domain names. ICANN, the governing body of domain names, has approved us as a registrar. Our registration services compete directly with those of Network Solutions/Verisign and Register.com.

There are no hidden fees and no gimmicks. We do not make you use our hosting services with your domain name. We are able to offer these prices by accepting lower profit margins than others might be inclined to, and by striving to keep our operations efficient.
  

If I register a domain name from you, will I be listed as its registrant?

Any public domain registration that you register through us will have your name as the registrant, just as if you had registered it through any other ICANN certified Registrar. You will be able to change all four contact fields for the domain whenever you want.
  

Can I change a domain name or get a refund if I misspelled it when I ordered it?  (domain name basics)

Unfortunately, we are unable to change or edit the spelling of a domain name after it has been registered.
  

I just registered a new domain name. How long until I can use it? (domain name basics)

New domains and changes to domains may take up to 4-8 hours for .COM and .NET domains and about 24-48 hours for all other domain extensions to become effective. This is due to the number of networks involved, and the fact that several different agencies control those networks. This delay applies to all domains and all registrars.
  

What does it mean to park a domain name?  (domain name basics)

When you park a domain name you are reserving your registered domain until you have created your Web site, found a hosting provider, or sold the domain to a third party. When you park your domain, a temporary Web page displays whenever somebody types your domain name in their browser.
  

Unparking (Activating) Your Domain Name  (domain name basics)

To Unpark (Activate) Your Domain Name

  1. Log in at our domain name registration home page.

  2. Under the Domain Names section, select Manage Domains.

  3. Click on the domain you want to unpark.

  4. In the Domain Details section on the right, click the plus sign next to Namservers Summary to expand it.

  5. Select Click here to see details or to modify.

  6. Select Custom Name Servers and enter the name servers that you would like your domain name to point to.

  7. Click Save Changes.

  

This concludes the Domain Name Basics FAQ.