Re: Forgot to renew domain name, domain past expiry date
Your domain names can be renewed up to 30 days after expiry. After this time, much depends on your domain name type.
For .UK domain names, you can often renew up to 90 days before the domain expires.
For non .UK domain names, the limit is 30 days before the registry take control and potentially auction it off to the highest bidder.
Always renew in good time to avoid accidental loss of your domain name.
Re: Transferring away your domain name, transferring out domains
The transfer process differs according to whether the domain name is a .UK domain name or other TLD such as .com, .net or .org etc.
Transferring Out UK Domain Names
To transfer out a .UK domain name you need to know the IPSTAG of your destination domain name registrar. Then, login to the Domain Control Panel and change your ISPTAG. This completes the transfer out of your .UK domain name.
Transferring Out non-UK Domain Names
To transfer out a non-UK domain name you need login to your Domain Control Panel and “unlock” your domain name. An EPP code will be sent to your email address. You then initiate the transfer-in to your new Domain Provider directly with them which will initiate an authorisation email, paste your EPP code into this email to complete the transfer. This can take up to 7 days.
Re: What do I do with my EPP code?
If you are transferring your domain name away from UK Cheapest to another provider, simply provide this EPP code to your new domain registrar for them to complete the transfer process.
How long does it take the transfer-away to complete?
The EPP code is usually received within 24 hours however the complete transfer can take up to 7 days depending on your destination domain provider.
Re: How to find your EPP code, How to get an EPP Code
The EPP code is a code which is required in order to transfer your non .UK domain name to another domain registrar.
EPP codes are not relevant to .UK domain names. To transfer a .UK domain name you need to change your IPSTAG.
To get your EPP code you need to login to your Domain Control Panel and “Unlock” your domain name. You will automatically receive an email to the address provided during the unlock request containing your EPP code.
How to register domain names
Registering a domain name is easier than you may think.
You need to have some idea about what you want to register, then use our search tools to find out what is available. Once you find a suitable domain name you can have it registered in your name within 5 minutes.
To register a domain name, simply visit our domain registration page as follows:
All of the help and support you require can be found here and of course if you have any questions simply contact our Helpdesk for support.
How to buy domain names
Buying a domain name is easier than you may think.
You need to have some idea about what you want to buy, then use our search tools to find out what is available. Once you find a suitable domain name you can have it registered in your name within 5 minutes.
To buy a domain name, simply visit our domain registration page as follows:
All of the help and support you require can be found here and of course if you have any questions simply contact our Helpdesk for support.
Re: Domain taken, Domain was available but isn’t really after checking again
The availability of a domain name is determined from the response given to a WHOIS record check to each domain registry. The results of this check are not guaranteed.
From our experience up to 1 in every 10000 non-UK domain checks can report a domain name as being available when in fact it is not. A check a moment later shows the domain correctly taken.
We have never had a problem with incorrect availability reporting for .UK domain names. The availability status for .UK domains historically is always correct.
Any order placed within our system that cannot be fulfilled for this reason will be cancelled and refunded in full.
We charge £4.99+VAT per UK domain to change the IPS TAG so that you can move to another Hosting Company or ISP.
Alternatively, you can contact Nominet directly who will also make the IPSTAG change at a cost of £10+VAT per UK domain.
See Nominet Change Registrar for further details.
.tel – Controlled by Telnic Limited, it is a TLD that can be used for domains that hold information regarding contact directory offering various forms of contact information.
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.museum – Controlled by The Museum Domain Management Association, a domain with this extension can be registered by owners of a legitimate museum.
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.coop – It is controlled by Midcounties Co-operative, it is a TLD reserved for cooperatives only.
Co-operatives and associated organisations are allowed to register a domain with this extension only after they are verified through organizations of co-operatives and verifiable materials provided by registrants.
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.asia – Controlled by Afilias (http://www.dotasia.org/) is a TLD is used for a regional domain for Asia and the Pacific.
Inorder to register a domain with this extension, you are required to provide one contact in the Asia/Australia/Pacific region and must be based in these regions.
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.int – Controlled by IANA (http://www.iana.org/domains/int/) it is known to have stringentusage policies.
Only the International treaty-based organizations have the right to register such a domain. A treaty based evidence such as United Nations treaty registration number.
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.aero – Controlled by SITA INC B.V. (information.aero), it is a gTLD which is reserved for association, agencies, and organization that are related to aviation industry.
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.pro – The controlling registry for this ccTLD is RegistryPro and a domain with this extension can only be registered for a business purpose that too by qualified professionals.
Professionals from Internet & information technology, consultants, real estate, financial and accounting, engineers, lawyers, communications, medical are the one’s eligible to register a domain with this extension only after credentials of applicants are self-certified prior to registration.
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