Does the domain name still belong to me ?

Discussion in 'Domain Names' started by Snobama, Dec 7, 2008.

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    I'd singed up web hosting service with a hosting company.They'd offer and don't charge on the registration for my domain name as long as I continue the service with them.

    Is it alright for this arrangement ? Does the domain name still belong to me ? What should I do to make sure it belong to me ?

    Thank you for your advice.
     
    Snobama, Dec 7, 2008 IP
  2. blomstervand

    blomstervand Well-Known Member

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    it doesnt belong to you like that. You cant sell it, transfer it, or change nameservers i guess
     
    blomstervand, Dec 7, 2008 IP
  3. Snobama

    Snobama Peon

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    blomstervand,thanks for your replied.

    Can anyone give advice to me what should I do in order to obtain the ownership of my domain name ? The main reason as I put in alot of effort to promote it !

    Thank you.
     
    Snobama, Dec 7, 2008 IP
  4. rena

    rena Peon

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    almost free domins will not belogs to any of client it belongs to the registrar itself. Once if u change the servic then only u came to know it. Better go for any free host or for any host ( free bcs u rdoing testing). Thedn take the nameservers from the hosting account. Go to the registrar account change it to the new , if u can do it sute its belogs to u otherwise may be host disable this option u will be in trouble whil move the host
     
    rena, Dec 7, 2008 IP
  5. Snobama

    Snobama Peon

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    Hi rena,many thanks for your advice to my concerns over domain name.I'd found out my domain name was registered by the following company :
    Registration Service Provided By: Hosting Services, Inc
    Is it easy to change the ownership back to me ? You mentioned that - " Go to the registrar account change it to the new...." Are you saying I can change the ownership by myself without informing my web hosting company ?
    Thank you.
     
    Snobama, Dec 7, 2008 IP
  6. niceilike

    niceilike Active Member

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    They would have to transfer the domain to you. Ask them about it and see what they say. Although, once you ask them they will think you are getting ready to change hosts and may not want to give it to you.
     
    niceilike, Dec 7, 2008 IP
  7. Jon Shannow

    Jon Shannow Banned

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    Contact the company, but check the fine print first. I think you should always buy your domain name elsewhere. Your registrar should NOT be your hosting company and vice versa.

    J.S
     
    Jon Shannow, Dec 7, 2008 IP
  8. Snobama

    Snobama Peon

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    Many thanks for the advice from all of you ! It's really gave some pointers to me for what should I do over my domain name.Thank you.
     
    Snobama, Dec 8, 2008 IP
  9. chandan123

    chandan123 Prominent Member

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    if it is transferable transfer to some other register and it will be yours
     
    chandan123, Dec 8, 2008 IP
  10. Snobama

    Snobama Peon

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    Hi chandan123,you mentioned - if it is transferable.....
    may I know how to check whether my domain name is transferable ? Thanks.
     
    Snobama, Dec 9, 2008 IP
  11. blomstervand

    blomstervand Well-Known Member

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    Ask your host. Open a ticket or send an email
     
    blomstervand, Dec 9, 2008 IP
  12. xSnGx

    xSnGx Active Member

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    I believe that says it all, as long you keep your hosting with that host your domain is free. Otherwise you might have to pay registration each year.
     
    xSnGx, Dec 9, 2008 IP