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08-26-2007, 07:19 PM #1Newbie
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Cancled my domain, how long before it's available again?
I've canceled my domain name because I want to use a different registrar (I was originally using Melbourne IT), but it's still showing up as "registered" when I try to use it with another registrar. When I go to the site, all it says is:
HTTP/1.1 404
Connection: close
Date: Sun, 26 Aug 2007 23:13:40 GMT
Server: Microsoft-IIS/6.0
MicrosoftSharePointTeamServices: 12.0.0.4518
X-Powered-By: ASP.NET
X-DIP: BLUIWSWBPB201
I'm guessing that it just takes a while for them to update their servers. How long does it usually take before the domain becomes available again?Last edited by fd9_; 08-26-2007 at 07:28 PM.
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08-26-2007, 08:00 PM #2Web Hosting Master
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hmmm not sure how long it will take to be released.
Wouldn't it have been easier to transfer the domain from your old registrar to your new one?
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08-26-2007, 08:05 PM #3Newbie
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08-26-2007, 08:05 PM #4Web Hosting Master
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08-26-2007, 08:27 PM #5Retired Moderator
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Are you sure you cancelled the domain registration, or was it your hosting account? Hosting and domain registration are totally separate things - the domain is most likely still registered. If so you may be able to administer it (change nameserver settings to a new host or get the transfer code / authinfo) through the MelbourneIT site.
Then try to do a domain transfer to the new registrar, not a new registration.Chris
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08-26-2007, 08:30 PM #6Web Hosting Master
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If it was domain - it usually takes 30-45 days for the redemption period, there's no standard, but most are 30 days. Good luck in getting it back though, as they usually get grabbed up quick now
Although if it's still in redemption you should be able to get it back quickly.
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08-26-2007, 08:34 PM #7Newbie
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08-26-2007, 08:39 PM #8Newbie
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08-26-2007, 08:48 PM #9Junior Guru
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I let an old .net domain expire earlier this month and this is the message in my registrar control panel
Domains which are not renewed 40 days after its expiry date will enter a period of redemption which ends 75 days after the expiry date. During the redemption period domains can be renewed however this will result in a £200 charge (plus VAT).
Going by that you could try your domain registrar and see if you can renew the domain if you can't wait for it to clear redemption and thats assuming you can buy it again once it is out of redemption.
Of course you can't transfer it for at least 60 days once you do renew it.Last edited by Kintallon; 08-26-2007 at 08:52 PM.
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08-26-2007, 08:50 PM #10Invented the Internet
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Actually, most are 90 days before its re-released to be registered again. Once a domain expires, it is held for 30 days for you to renew at no extra charge. Once it goes past 30 days, there will be a $160 "redemption" fee + the standard renewal fee.
Not that you knew it at the time, but it is incredibly stupid to let a domain expire in hopes of grabbing it once its released. Chances are, even when its released in 90 days, it will be grabbed up by someone hoping to sell it back to you for $xxxx.
I suggest you contact the registrar immediately and renew it. Once its been renewed for 60 days, you can then transfer it to another registrar.
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08-26-2007, 08:57 PM #11Newbie
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Wow, what a mess. It'll probably just be easier if I use .net instead of .com when I register the new one!
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08-26-2007, 09:09 PM #12Web Hosting Master
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I'm not sure how you actually cancel a domain. You pay for a fixed period and can, if you choose, not extend that period. If that is what you have done, then it should be reversible.
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08-26-2007, 09:20 PM #13Retired Moderator
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08-26-2007, 09:25 PM #14WHT Addict
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Its probably best to contact your current registrar to get the best answer. If the domain name is gone, check with the last registrar they would probably know best.
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