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Can you own a domain forever?

Discussion in 'Domain Names' started by CarpCharacin, Jan 22, 2015.

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    Is it possible to buy a domain one time and not have it affiliated with any hosting/domain company? Is it possible to permanently own a domain? Just curious.
     
    CarpCharacin, Jan 22, 2015 IP
  2. sweetpea69

    sweetpea69 Active Member

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    You can own a domain forever if you continually renew it. Max increments for renewal however, is 10 years. Domains are purchased through registries/registrars...so it will always be hosted/affiliated w/ a company, but it doesn't mean you need to have an active website on it.
     
    sweetpea69, Jan 22, 2015 IP
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    matt_62 Prominent Member

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    note quite the answer you were hoping for, but one solution would be to put "unlimited" funds into your registrar account, and have it set to auto-renew. So long as you have funds, and so long as the registrar stays in business, then that domain could outlive you.

    Your domain will always be associated with a domain registrar of sorts.
     
    matt_62, Jan 22, 2015 IP
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    CYCchips Active Member

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    some how you have to go through domain registers,,mainly it do hosting companies as business purpose,,you can own it for ever as long as you renew it with domain privacy rights,,
     
    CYCchips, Jan 22, 2015 IP
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    sarahk iTamer Staff

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    set up your own domain registration business - but you'll still be subject to icann fees.
     
    sarahk, Jan 22, 2015 IP
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    what are icann fees?
     
    CarpCharacin, Jan 22, 2015 IP
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    sarahk iTamer Staff

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    They're a component of the domain registration fee that you pay when you register/renew your domain.
     
    sarahk, Jan 22, 2015 IP