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hello3003
09-26-2007, 04:28 PM
how to demonstrate I am owner of a domain?

I mean, if my host disappeared in case, so I can have my domain valid.

what info I need to demonstrate I am owner of a domain?
only user name and pswd? more?

what orgnization in the world is responded for protecting domains (similar to a judge)?

thanks

Mike V
09-26-2007, 04:36 PM
If the domain WHOIS isn't private, you could have somebody mail a postcard to the address with something written on it only the recipient would know. That should prove that you own the domain.

Legally, though, I can't be of much help :P.

jonwatson
09-26-2007, 04:37 PM
Yeah, your WHOIS information is really the only thing I can think of. However, a lot of organizations use private WHOIS guards (which is really stupid for this exact reason).

iHubNet
09-26-2007, 04:39 PM
or one of contact info contains your info, you may request to domain registrar to push that domain with explanation of disappearing host and so on..

I have saw some thread that host disappeared and client requested domain claim to domain reg.

hope this helped.

thanks

hello3003
09-26-2007, 04:51 PM
"WHOIS information"? it is new to me.

where is or how to get my "WHOIS information"?
what content does it include?

iHubNet-Matt
09-26-2007, 05:54 PM
You can check this at
http://whois.sc

mtgm
09-26-2007, 06:44 PM
When I renew or register a domain name, I always print out the confirmation receipt, and save the confirmation emails.

colbyt
09-26-2007, 08:56 PM
how to demonstrate I am owner of a domain?


Buy your domain one place and your hosting at another.

You will never have to worry about it. You will be the owner of the domain clear and simple.

Do it the other way and take your chances.

Dave Zan
09-26-2007, 08:59 PM
Has this happened to you or are you considering scenarios?