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    Question domain name and dns registration

    Following on from my debacle with fasthosts, I'm now faced with a new situation I'm not sure how best to resolve.

    I have a .co.uk domain name registered with nominet and that won't lapse for another year or so. It was initially registered with 1and1 but I moved it to fasthosts when I created my hosting package.

    Now that I want to cancel my fasthosts account, I don't know what to do with the domain name.

    I don't actually need it right now so there's no real need AFAICS to have the DNS pointing to a valid server.

    However, if I cancel my fasthosts account, will I lose access to my domain? Will it be "locked" to their DNS servers? Do I have to move it somewhere else even though I'm not using it?

    I could reassign it to 1and1 although they're going to charge me. Not much, and I'm happy to do it, but only if it's worth it of if I somehow lose control if I leave it with fasthosts with whom I'll no longer have a hosting service.

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    Re: domain name and dns registration

    Hi,
    Maybe not the answer for you, but a couple of years ago I was in a similar position. I ended up using a Domain Parking service where your domain is transferred to their server and adverts are displayed on 'your' page. If anyone clicks on the advert links, you get a small payment.
    It's never made money,but both domains I have parked have made enough to cover costs.

    Colin

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    Re: domain name and dns registration

    I would move it now, if you let it lapse you will have to pay for it again via fasthost and then pay to have it moved (unless you allow it to expire and hope no one else picks it up)

    Just get the IPS tag changed and move it over to a new provider.
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    Re: domain name and dns registration

    In these crucial situation, i think you have no choice to go with. But if you want to get ride of your domain, you may park it to somewhere, in response you will get some money. Otherwise you could transfer it someone else who could pay you the standard price of your domain.

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    Re: domain name and dns registration

    his domain has probably expired by now!
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    Re: domain name and dns registration

    Quote Originally Posted by Jay View Post
    his domain has probably expired by now!
    Mr. Jay!
    No one can guarantee about it, so you can't say exactly what happens to their domain.

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    Re: domain name and dns registration

    I moved it.

    A lot sooner than a year later!

    All ok

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