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[Opti]

Originally posted by Ann Omness
Opti: "BTW.. the scammers are already at work, if you un-lock a domain to move it, ensure you are ready to initiate the transfer the MOMENT after you unlock it."

That would be ideal, but the problem I ran into is that it took 48 hours for my unlock to propagate far enough for me to initiate the transfer at the other registrar. During the propagation process, the domain is vulnerable to other locations where it propagated quicker.

You have hit the nail on the head Ann... and you dont have to take 4 days... you can be got in 4 mins.. and btw, .com/.net registry changes propogate within minutes now for everyone... you dont have to wait days, if you have had that experience or been told by a registry that it takes days recently, I'd be surprised.


All the click to confirm and email advice rules sound like some protection... But reality has proven that all it takes is someone with an approved registrar setup willing to facilitate a scammer... and if the thief beats you to the punch with that transfer request.. chances are you wont know until its way too late to push any cancel buttons or call for help.

*edit: Also, your domain is sitting their in whois marked as unlocked for days whilst the transfer proceeds through the process... Like an open invitation for anyone who wants to go fishing to "try their luck"

Here is a bit of info about differences in some registry systems... When you start digging there is some scarey sounding setups!!!

(I havent included GoDaddy as it's not posible to explain how amazingly, stunningly, increbibly badly it is thought out in just a sentence..)

Network Solutions (888) 642-9675
Auth Code: Telephone and request Auth Code and they will send to ‘Admin’ contact on domain.
Transfer Out Security: A confirmation Email is sent to the primary contact on record.


Register.com (800) 899-0724
Auth Code: Within Account Management click on a Domain Name to view its details and your Auth Code is listed on the right.
Transfer Out Security: Required to click a link in a confirmation e-mail to ‘Admin’ to approve the transfer.


Tucows (800) 371-6992
Auth Code: Auth Code located in account within the Domain Details at manage.opensrs.net.
Transfer Out Security: An email confirmation is required from ‘Admin’ to Transfers@opensrs.org to approve transfer.


Verio (800) 438-8374
Auth Code: Send an email to domreg@verio-hosting.com from the ‘Admin’ contact email of your domain and they will reply with your Auth Code.
Transfer Out Security: Email notification sent to ‘Admin’ contact.


Stargate No Phone Support
Auth Code: Email online support from ‘Admin’ email provided in Contact Info heading.
Transfer Out Security: Auto-approval of transfer after approximately 5 days.


Names4Ever (877) 275-8763
Auth Code: Auth Code for transfer is your account password.
Transfer Out Security: Auto-approval of transfer after approximately 3 days.


AIT Domains (877) 549-2881
Auth Code: Send a transfer request to them via an online support ticket, and they reply with the Auth Code.
Transfer Out Security: 5 day waiting period, no approval, no email.

MelbourneIT +61 38624-2300
Auth Code: Email das@melbourneit.com.au with Domain Name, Registry Key, and request an Auth code. It will be sent to your ‘Admin’ contact.
Transfer Out Security: Email sent to ‘Admin’ to "approve" transfer. (unsure if approval required)