HELP needed: Changing registrant for a .com

Lucky Luke · 02-04-2010, 07:32:43 PM

Hi All,

Not sure if this is the right section...

I have just agreed to buy a .com for a reasonable sum from a UK based person and I don't think I need to use Escrow as the seller seems sound.

I have never bought a .com from anyone before and I am not sure he has sold one either.

What's the process for changing registrant for him and for me in easy steps?

Many thanks indeed,

Luke

Caz · 02-04-2010, 08:12:22 PM

1. He requests an authorisation code

2. He gives it to you

3. You transfer to your .com registrar using the authorisation code.

Or if you use the same registrar. He simply pushes it to you. You change Whois and lock it.

Skinner · 02-04-2010, 09:04:57 PM

I always register with their registrar and have them push it to me, then I transfer after, its easier and safer in .com world.

Lucky Luke · 02-04-2010, 10:27:45 PM

Hi Chaps,

I have found a nice summary at www.domaindale.com - copied below in case anyone needs it later.

They recommend getting an account at the same registrar, so I have done exactly that and bought a .com I have little need of! I hope the registrar is okay - I called their phone and it said 'number not in use' - we'll see.

Cheers

Luke

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Step1

Usually domains are paid for one or more years in advance (term period). Since owner (seller) is selling the domain to someone else, then the buyer will take over the domain in the middle of the term period. Any remaining time on the domain will not be charged to the buyer. When the domain name comes up for renewal, the buyer must purchase another 1-year term prior to the expiration date.

Step2

If owner's domain name is registered with coolcom (owner's service provider or registrar), for example, then the buyer will need to setup an account with coolcom. It is best to transfer a domain name between account holders within the same registrar (coolcom in this example). Afterward, the buyer can transfer it to another registrar of his/her choice later, if desired.

Step3

Owner (seller) must first disable domain lock or domain protection (not required for .ca extension) or else the domain cannot be transferred. Owner (seller) must also disable domain privacy or else you will not receive the email with the authorization link. Finally, owner MUST make sure his/her email address on file is accurate and current or else the owner will not receive the email with the authorization link.

Step4

a) To transfer the domain name to a buyer, the buyer must initiate the Transfer Request through the account that is already opened by his/her request to the same service provider (registrar) as the owner's (seller's) registrar.

b) The transfer request MUST be initiated by the buyer not the current owner (assuming payment process is complete).

c) Here are the buyer instructions: Login to your account. Click on the "Transfer A Domain" link (each registrar has different format and web page design, it might be needed to ask the registrar for the instructions). Enter the domain name that you wish to acquire. It will let you know that it is available to transfer. Select the option that says you are the person requesting the domain to be transferred to your account and submit the order. There is usually no charge to transfer between accounts.

Step5

The registrar (same for both parties, now) will send an e-mail notification to the current owner (seller). It will ask for owner (seller) approval or authorization to transfer the domain name to the buyer. Owner have usually 14 days to respond otherwise the request will expire and the owner (seller) will retain the ownership of the domain name.

Step6

Once the transfer is approved (by seller), the domain name will change ownership. The domain name will be removed from seller's account and will be added to the buyer's account. Then the seller is no longer the domain owner. From that moment on, the buyer is the official account holder and owns the full rights to the domain name.

That's all folks!

Caz · 02-04-2010, 11:14:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lucky Luke

Hi Chaps,

I have found a nice summary at www.domaindale.com - copied below in case anyone needs it later.

They recommend getting an account at the same registrar, so I have done exactly that and bought a .com I have little need of! I hope the registrar is okay - I called their phone and it said 'number not in use' - we'll see.

Where did you register it?

Lucky Luke · 03-04-2010, 08:38:14 AM

Hi Caz & Skinner & anyone else that knows...

The domain I am buying is currently registered with a registrar/service provider, say XYZnames/co/uk, who is hooked up with Tucows as the domain name wholesaler.

I regged a random .com with XYZ yesterday and have still received no reply. That domain is still available right now! (Some registrars are hopeless.)

Do I have to register with XYZnames/co/uk or can I register with another registrar/service provider, say ABCnames/co/uk, who is also hooked up with Tucows?

That is, is it best to use the very same registrar/service provider or is it simply okay to use any registrar provided they are also hooked up with Tucows?

Thanks,

Luke

doodlebug · 03-04-2010, 11:24:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skinner

I always register with their registrar and have them push it to me, then I transfer after, its easier and safer in .com world.

Good idea mate, .coms' are a pain in the ass especially if your trying to sell to an end user who doesn't know about domains

Skinner · 03-04-2010, 12:32:16 PM

You don't need to register with the same registrar, only do that if youd want a very quick painless push.

Lucky Luke · 03-04-2010, 01:53:43 PM

Thanks for the replies. The seller will kick off the process on Tuesday. Hopefully all will be okay.

Lucky Luke · 12-04-2010, 05:40:04 PM

Update on this...

I'm buying a .com and it's a transfer from Tucows to eNom.

The seller has done everything fine - even by putting me as the admin contact on the whois. This meant that I clicked the relevant links on behalf of the seller... so I know it's been done okay and quickly.

The seller's "last chance to change your mind" 5 day period expired at 4.30am UK (BST) time but the domain hasn't transferred across to me yet.

How long can it take from this point and when do I need to nudge the registrars?

Many thanks, Luke

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02-04-2010, 08:12:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
Caz Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SALFORD Posts: 1,722 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 71)	1. He requests an authorisation code 2. He gives it to you 3. You transfer to your .com registrar using the authorisation code. Or if you use the same registrar. He simply pushes it to you. You change Whois and lock it.

02-04-2010, 10:27:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
Lucky Luke Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 597 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 6)	Hi Chaps, I have found a nice summary at www.domaindale.com - copied below in case anyone needs it later. They recommend getting an account at the same registrar, so I have done exactly that and bought a .com I have little need of! I hope the registrar is okay - I called their phone and it said 'number not in use' - we'll see. Cheers Luke >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Step1 Usually domains are paid for one or more years in advance (term period). Since owner (seller) is selling the domain to someone else, then the buyer will take over the domain in the middle of the term period. Any remaining time on the domain will not be charged to the buyer. When the domain name comes up for renewal, the buyer must purchase another 1-year term prior to the expiration date. Step2 If owner's domain name is registered with coolcom (owner's service provider or registrar), for example, then the buyer will need to setup an account with coolcom. It is best to transfer a domain name between account holders within the same registrar (coolcom in this example). Afterward, the buyer can transfer it to another registrar of his/her choice later, if desired. Step3 Owner (seller) must first disable domain lock or domain protection (not required for .ca extension) or else the domain cannot be transferred. Owner (seller) must also disable domain privacy or else you will not receive the email with the authorization link. Finally, owner MUST make sure his/her email address on file is accurate and current or else the owner will not receive the email with the authorization link. Step4 a) To transfer the domain name to a buyer, the buyer must initiate the Transfer Request through the account that is already opened by his/her request to the same service provider (registrar) as the owner's (seller's) registrar. b) The transfer request MUST be initiated by the buyer not the current owner (assuming payment process is complete). c) Here are the buyer instructions: Login to your account. Click on the "Transfer A Domain" link (each registrar has different format and web page design, it might be needed to ask the registrar for the instructions). Enter the domain name that you wish to acquire. It will let you know that it is available to transfer. Select the option that says you are the person requesting the domain to be transferred to your account and submit the order. There is usually no charge to transfer between accounts. Step5 The registrar (same for both parties, now) will send an e-mail notification to the current owner (seller). It will ask for owner (seller) approval or authorization to transfer the domain name to the buyer. Owner have usually 14 days to respond otherwise the request will expire and the owner (seller) will retain the ownership of the domain name. Step6 Once the transfer is approved (by seller), the domain name will change ownership. The domain name will be removed from seller's account and will be added to the buyer's account. Then the seller is no longer the domain owner. From that moment on, the buyer is the official account holder and owns the full rights to the domain name. That's all folks!

03-04-2010, 08:38:14 AM	#6 (permalink)
Lucky Luke Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 597 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 6)	Hi Caz & Skinner & anyone else that knows... The domain I am buying is currently registered with a registrar/service provider, say XYZnames/co/uk, who is hooked up with Tucows as the domain name wholesaler. I regged a random .com with XYZ yesterday and have still received no reply. That domain is still available right now! (Some registrars are hopeless.) Do I have to register with XYZnames/co/uk or can I register with another registrar/service provider, say ABCnames/co/uk, who is also hooked up with Tucows? That is, is it best to use the very same registrar/service provider or is it simply okay to use any registrar provided they are also hooked up with Tucows? Thanks, Luke

03-04-2010, 01:53:43 PM	#9 (permalink)
Lucky Luke Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 597 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 6)	Thanks for the replies. The seller will kick off the process on Tuesday. Hopefully all will be okay.

12-04-2010, 05:40:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
Lucky Luke Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 597 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 6)	Update on this... I'm buying a .com and it's a transfer from Tucows to eNom. The seller has done everything fine - even by putting me as the admin contact on the whois. This meant that I clicked the relevant links on behalf of the seller... so I know it's been done okay and quickly. The seller's "last chance to change your mind" 5 day period expired at 4.30am UK (BST) time but the domain hasn't transferred across to me yet. How long can it take from this point and when do I need to nudge the registrars? Many thanks, Luke