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Thread: Odd problem
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06-28-2002, 01:55 PM #1Aspiring Evangelist
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Odd problem
I am trying to register a domain for a customer. When I did so it said it was taken but if I search the Whois database it says it is available. If I search at GoDaddy or Dotster it says it is unavailable.
Anyone have any idea of what is going on?
Thanks,
Andrew
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06-28-2002, 02:01 PM #2Web Hosting Master
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Common
Some whois's aren't updated as quickly or frequently as others. I find this particularly a problem with Stargate.
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06-28-2002, 09:46 PM #3Web Hosting Master
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also, if a domain name is on hold, some domain registration companies, will initially show the domain as available, whilst others show it as unavailable.
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06-28-2002, 09:47 PM #4Disabled
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This has nothing to do with the registrars whois. Some registrars query the registry for availabilty and others query the internic. The internics whois is generally 24-72 hours behind the registry. Registry look ups are real-time, no delays.
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06-28-2002, 10:02 PM #5Web Hosting Master
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Just try again ever couple of hours - and wish for the best
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06-29-2002, 04:04 AM #6Web Hosting Master
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Was the domain availabe or no?