How can I save my domain?

digifan · 2008-05-04, 09:30 AM

I have an old domain I am not using but the email is important... I have got it from a friend, client and he used to renew and whatnot, i don't even have access to it, I mean his registrar.

Today I'm getting an automated warning from Domain Name International" <opensrs@domainnameintl.com> which reads:

The following domain name(s) will expire in 5 DAYS:

Domain Name, Expiry Date
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.com, 2008-05-07

********IMPORTANT*******
If the domain name(s) are not renewed during the next 5 days, they will stop working! This WILL affect all email and websites that use the domain. PLEASE RENEW AS SOON AS POSSIBLE to avoid disruption to your service.***

Any suggestions? I emailed the guy but we haven't chatted for months. He told me he has 3 jobs, he is pretty busy and he has to run as always. It was last december.
The domain is hosted my webair. I tried to sign up for a free account at domainnameintl.com but for some reason I kept error messages. I cannot even call them not being able to speak.

digifan · 2008-05-04, 09:37 AM

The Icann registrar is Tucows.

digifan · 2008-05-04, 10:00 AM

Actually this is my only non-free email...

I emailed to them, tucows gave the registrar, http://www.domainnameintl.com but not sure how long they reply

digifan · 2008-05-04, 10:10 AM

They have a phone # but I cannot speak.
Registration Service Provider:
Domain Name International,
760-588-4194
http://www.domainnameintl.com

Simon · 2008-05-04, 11:41 AM

It will be hard to do anything unless you either have access to the registrar's control panel to renew the domain, OR if the email you were sent has a renewal link in it that lets anyone renew the domain. What I mean is the domain gets renewed but the current owner retains ownership.

Otherwise you'll need the owner of the domain to do something. Probably too near the expiration date to transfer it to you at this point, but he could either renew it, let you renew it, or let someone else renew it for you.

Without knowing the domain name I can't look up anything to see what other options you might have.

digifan · 2008-05-04, 12:08 PM

Thank you Simon..

They emailed me now only.

T Pat · 2008-05-04, 12:37 PM

Judy like Simon said it's to late to transfer the domain.
If you have your friends phone number PM it to me and I'll give him/her a call and see if they will let me renew the domain for you.
The domain I used for most of my emails expired and was snatched up while I was in the hospital and it was a real pain in the ass changing my email address with all my sponsors/contacts. I wouldn't wish that on anyone

digifan · 2008-05-04, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T Pat

Judy like Simon said it's to late to transfer the domain.
If you have your friends phone number PM it to me and I'll give him/her a call and see if they will let me renew the domain for you.
The domain I used for most of my emails expired and was snatched up while I was in the hospital and it was a real pain in the ass changing my email address with all my sponsors/contacts. I wouldn't wish that on anyone

Thanks Pat and Simon

I cannot speak for 2 yr know so I don't have his phone #. All I have is the phone # of the registrar, the tucows reseller. It is not a problem that the domain is in his name, I don't even use it, only the email.

I can imagine what you went through and hope I can avoid it.. I do hope my friend is ok and will post in this thread or gives me what's needed to renew it.

Thanks again.. Simon tries his best tomorrow. He is a real nice guy.

digifan · 2008-05-05, 07:41 AM

Just a call...

They have a phone # but I cannot speak.
Registration Service Provider:
Domain Name International,
760-588-4194
http://www.domainnameintl.com

Simon is offline.

T Pat · 2008-05-05, 07:53 AM

it's only 4:51 AM here Judy, I'll make those phone calls for you in a few hours

Simon · 2008-05-05, 08:15 AM

I'm around too now.

Catch me or Pat, whoever is around. We'd just need to get some information for the call, and would be good to have you in icq when we call them in case they have any questions you could answer.

digifan · 2008-05-05, 08:30 AM

Done, thank you.. I'm trying avoiding pain killers but I have a very bad day today Pat... and I am always messing time zones, I am hopeless

digifan · 2008-05-05, 09:21 AM

We are lost... we tried everything so far but no luck. If there is someone on the board who is a registrar, please help.

Oh and thank you Simon..

Simon · 2008-05-05, 09:24 AM

Okay... I've been trying for the last hour with no luck to contact the folks at DomainNameIntl.com -- which I think may be just a website and voicemail at this point. Also tried contact Tucows since they're the underlying wholesaler. But no easy way to do anything there. Phone #s only give you recorded info saying talk with your registrar.

SO... This is a SHOUT OUT to anyone who runs their own domain registration business --> Can you post in this thread so Digi can talk with you about the options she has at this point?

Big Question: Can you renew a domain you don't own, and if you can, how do you do it? Not make any changes I mean, just pay for the renewal.

T Pat · 2008-05-05, 12:39 PM

The only other thing I can think of is posting your friends nick, maybe someone will know him

Linkster · 2008-05-05, 03:42 PM

If you can pm me the domain name let me see what I can do

ronnie · 2008-05-05, 10:00 PM

Tucows is pretty good, I've had to go over hosts and registrars head to the source a couple times, not that I waned to, no choice. It is a pain to get through to tucows, I believe I called the tech support or something just to get to a human and get transfered, with some very nice talking.

Like I am much help in this situation..

digifan · 2008-05-06, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Linkster

If you can pm me the domain name let me see what I can do

I did.. thanks

Linkster · 2008-05-06, 07:13 PM

I know who the guy is (your friend that did the registrations for you) and Im trying to raise him on icq - will let you know as soon as I can get through to him

Linkster · 2008-05-06, 07:23 PM

I also emailed the guy - at least I hope its the same guy since his company addy is the same as your whois for your domain

digifan · 2008-05-06, 08:55 PM

Thanks...

HappySpanker · 2008-05-07, 02:38 PM

I am a Tucows reseller and registrar. FWIW, the easiest way to handle these expires is to first pay the existing registrar for a 1 yr renewal. Even though you might not be able to get the confirmation email, most gateways/registrars will accept payment from a gorilla as long as the credit card is honest. That simply buys you time to work out the transfer of the domain afterwards.

You cannot transfer a domain within 30 days of its expire date (ICANN rule, not Tucows). So you have to first protect it by renewing it - then you can work on the details of transferring contact or ownership without "renewal adrenillin" running up the back of your neck.

Just an opinion...

digifan · 2008-05-07, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HappySpanker

I am a Tucows reseller and registrar. FWIW, the easiest way to handle these expires is to first pay the existing registrar for a 1 yr renewal. Even though you might not be able to get the confirmation email, most gateways/registrars will accept payment from a gorilla as long as the credit card is honest. That simply buys you time to work out the transfer of the domain afterwards.

You cannot transfer a domain within 30 days of its expire date (ICANN rule, not Tucows). So you have to first protect it by renewing it - then you can work on the details of transferring contact or ownership without "renewal adrenillin" running up the back of your neck.

Just an opinion...

Thanks.. I thanks everyone their help, especially Simon's calls. Just got an email from Tucows and all's well if ends well

It was the tip of Baddog to start a transfer on Monday and it worked. Yippie

baddog · 2008-05-07, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by digifan

Thanks.. I thanks everyone their help, especially Simon's calls. Just got an email from Tucows and all's well if ends well

It was the tip of Baddog to start a transfer on Monday and it worked. Yippie

Glad it worked out.

digifan · 2008-05-07, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baddog

Glad it worked out.

I should have never thought of that.

2008-05-04, 09:30 AM	#1
digifan ...and since we know an end will come it makes our living so much fun Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: In your dreams, baby Posts: 3,835	How can I save my domain? I have an old domain I am not using but the email is important... I have got it from a friend, client and he used to renew and whatnot, i don't even have access to it, I mean his registrar. Today I'm getting an automated warning from Domain Name International" <opensrs@domainnameintl.com> which reads: The following domain name(s) will expire in 5 DAYS: Domain Name, Expiry Date xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.com, 2008-05-07 ******IMPORTANT*** If the domain name(s) are not renewed during the next 5 days, they will stop working! This WILL affect all email and websites that use the domain. PLEASE RENEW AS SOON AS POSSIBLE to avoid disruption to your service.* Any suggestions? I emailed the guy but we haven't chatted for months. He told me he has 3 jobs, he is pretty busy and he has to run as always. It was last december. The domain is hosted my webair. I tried to sign up for a free account at domainnameintl.com but for some reason I kept error messages. I cannot even call them not being able to speak. __________________ Webair Rocks Last edited by digifan; 2008-05-04 at 09:33 AM..

2008-05-04, 09:37 AM	#2
digifan ...and since we know an end will come it makes our living so much fun Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: In your dreams, baby Posts: 3,835	The Icann registrar is Tucows. __________________ Webair Rocks

2008-05-04, 10:00 AM	#3
digifan ...and since we know an end will come it makes our living so much fun Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: In your dreams, baby Posts: 3,835	Actually this is my only non-free email... I emailed to them, tucows gave the registrar, http://www.domainnameintl.com but not sure how long they reply __________________ Webair Rocks

2008-05-04, 10:10 AM	#4
digifan ...and since we know an end will come it makes our living so much fun Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: In your dreams, baby Posts: 3,835	They have a phone # but I cannot speak. Registration Service Provider: Domain Name International, 760-588-4194 http://www.domainnameintl.com __________________ Webair Rocks

2008-05-04, 11:41 AM	#5
Simon That which does not kill us, will try, try again. Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conch Republic Posts: 5,150	It will be hard to do anything unless you either have access to the registrar's control panel to renew the domain, OR if the email you were sent has a renewal link in it that lets anyone renew the domain. What I mean is the domain gets renewed but the current owner retains ownership. Otherwise you'll need the owner of the domain to do something. Probably too near the expiration date to transfer it to you at this point, but he could either renew it, let you renew it, or let someone else renew it for you. Without knowing the domain name I can't look up anything to see what other options you might have. __________________ "If you're happy and you know it, think again." -- Guru Pitka

2008-05-04, 12:08 PM	#6
digifan ...and since we know an end will come it makes our living so much fun Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: In your dreams, baby Posts: 3,835	Thank you Simon.. They emailed me now only. __________________ Webair Rocks

2008-05-04, 12:37 PM	#7
T Pat You can now put whatever you want in this space :) Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Paridise Posts: 3,244	Judy like Simon said it's to late to transfer the domain. If you have your friends phone number PM it to me and I'll give him/her a call and see if they will let me renew the domain for you. The domain I used for most of my emails expired and was snatched up while I was in the hospital and it was a real pain in the ass changing my email address with all my sponsors/contacts. I wouldn't wish that on anyone __________________ How To Keep An Asshole In Suspense I'll Tell You Later

2008-05-05, 07:41 AM	#9
digifan ...and since we know an end will come it makes our living so much fun Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: In your dreams, baby Posts: 3,835	Just a call... They have a phone # but I cannot speak. Registration Service Provider: Domain Name International, 760-588-4194 http://www.domainnameintl.com Simon is offline. __________________ Webair Rocks

2008-05-05, 07:53 AM	#10
T Pat You can now put whatever you want in this space :) Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Paridise Posts: 3,244	it's only 4:51 AM here Judy, I'll make those phone calls for you in a few hours __________________ How To Keep An Asshole In Suspense I'll Tell You Later

2008-05-05, 08:15 AM	#11
Simon That which does not kill us, will try, try again. Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conch Republic Posts: 5,150	I'm around too now. Catch me or Pat, whoever is around. We'd just need to get some information for the call, and would be good to have you in icq when we call them in case they have any questions you could answer. __________________ "If you're happy and you know it, think again." -- Guru Pitka

2008-05-05, 08:30 AM	#12
digifan ...and since we know an end will come it makes our living so much fun Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: In your dreams, baby Posts: 3,835	Done, thank you.. I'm trying avoiding pain killers but I have a very bad day today Pat... and I am always messing time zones, I am hopeless __________________ Webair Rocks Last edited by digifan; 2008-05-05 at 08:40 AM..

2008-05-05, 09:21 AM	#13
digifan ...and since we know an end will come it makes our living so much fun Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: In your dreams, baby Posts: 3,835	We are lost... we tried everything so far but no luck. If there is someone on the board who is a registrar, please help. Oh and thank you Simon.. __________________ Webair Rocks

2008-05-05, 09:24 AM	#14
Simon That which does not kill us, will try, try again. Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conch Republic Posts: 5,150	Okay... I've been trying for the last hour with no luck to contact the folks at DomainNameIntl.com -- which I think may be just a website and voicemail at this point. Also tried contact Tucows since they're the underlying wholesaler. But no easy way to do anything there. Phone #s only give you recorded info saying talk with your registrar. SO... This is a SHOUT OUT to anyone who runs their own domain registration business --> Can you post in this thread so Digi can talk with you about the options she has at this point? Big Question: Can you renew a domain you don't own, and if you can, how do you do it? Not make any changes I mean, just pay for the renewal. __________________ "If you're happy and you know it, think again." -- Guru Pitka

2008-05-05, 12:39 PM	#15
T Pat You can now put whatever you want in this space :) Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Paridise Posts: 3,244	The only other thing I can think of is posting your friends nick, maybe someone will know him __________________ How To Keep An Asshole In Suspense I'll Tell You Later

2008-05-05, 03:42 PM	#16
Linkster NO! Im not a female - but being a dragon, I do eat them. Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sex Delta Posts: 5,084	If you can pm me the domain name let me see what I can do __________________ Pussy Chompers Porn Links NSCash

2008-05-05, 10:00 PM	#17
ronnie Wheither you think you can or you think you can't, Your right. Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: midwest Posts: 2,274	Tucows is pretty good, I've had to go over hosts and registrars head to the source a couple times, not that I waned to, no choice. It is a pain to get through to tucows, I believe I called the tech support or something just to get to a human and get transfered, with some very nice talking. Like I am much help in this situation..

2008-05-06, 07:13 PM	#19
Linkster NO! Im not a female - but being a dragon, I do eat them. Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sex Delta Posts: 5,084	I know who the guy is (your friend that did the registrations for you) and Im trying to raise him on icq - will let you know as soon as I can get through to him __________________ Pussy Chompers Porn Links NSCash

2008-05-06, 07:23 PM	#20
Linkster NO! Im not a female - but being a dragon, I do eat them. Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sex Delta Posts: 5,084	I also emailed the guy - at least I hope its the same guy since his company addy is the same as your whois for your domain __________________ Pussy Chompers Porn Links NSCash

2008-05-06, 08:55 PM	#21
digifan ...and since we know an end will come it makes our living so much fun Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: In your dreams, baby Posts: 3,835	Thanks... __________________ Webair Rocks

2008-05-07, 02:38 PM	#22
HappySpanker WHO IS FONZY!?! Don't they teach you anything at school? Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 47	I am a Tucows reseller and registrar. FWIW, the easiest way to handle these expires is to first pay the existing registrar for a 1 yr renewal. Even though you might not be able to get the confirmation email, most gateways/registrars will accept payment from a gorilla as long as the credit card is honest. That simply buys you time to work out the transfer of the domain afterwards. You cannot transfer a domain within 30 days of its expire date (ICANN rule, not Tucows). So you have to first protect it by renewing it - then you can work on the details of transferring contact or ownership without "renewal adrenillin" running up the back of your neck. Just an opinion...