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Domain - What happens if

by ben500
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Hi all

I have decided on my host provider.

What happens if the company you purchase your domain name through stops trading? Would you be able to renew your web name through another company?
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  • Profile picture of the author Tom Addams
    ICANN will facilitate transfering your domain to another registrar.

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  • Profile picture of the author Slade556
    Originally Posted by ben500 View Post

    What happens if the company you purchase your domain name through stops trading?
    Which domain registrar are you using?

    Originally Posted by ben500 View Post

    Would you be able to renew your web name through another company?
    Yes, you can switch registrars anytime you want, that's not a problem.
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  • Profile picture of the author ben500
    Not decided on a registrar, given they just sell a domain I dont see there is much of a difference between them.
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  • Profile picture of the author awledd
    They most probably will put a system to continue having your domain. But it is better to go with reliable companies like Hostgator and Namecheap which I am using.
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  • Profile picture of the author kpmedia
    Originally Posted by ben500 View Post

    Hi all
    I have decided on my host provider.
    What happens if the company you purchase your domain name through stops trading? Would you be able to renew your web name through another company?
    This is why you should only buy a domain from an accredited registrar, and never a mere host.

    You can lose your domain.

    Originally Posted by awledd View Post

    They most probably will put a system to continue having your domain. But it is better to go with reliable companies like Hostgator and Namecheap which I am using.
    Namecheap is suggested.
    Hostgator is NOT a registrar, and they have a horrible record of losing customer domains.
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  • Profile picture of the author ben500
    So just to confirm.

    Is namecheap is an accredited registrar?
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  • Profile picture of the author Michael Thorsett
    Anecdotally, I have registered hundreds of domains through GoDaddy and have never had a single issue.
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    • Profile picture of the author talfighel
      Originally Posted by Michael Thorsett View Post

      Anecdotally, I have registered hundreds of domains through GoDaddy and have never had a single issue.
      I am 100% behind registering a domain name through Godaddy.com. They are here to stay for the long haul and they have really good customer support.
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  • Profile picture of the author Tom Addams
    I prefer Godaddy, too. Especially when it comes to domain flipping: trust + low cost = a happy Tom.

    Cheers,

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