Understanding The Internet
Transferring Domain Names
In the olden days of the Internet, domain name registration was
handled by Network Solutions. However, after a while, the government
decided that it wasn't fair for one company to have sole control
over the domain name market. Therefore, it opened up the business to
other companies. Since then hundreds of domain name companies,
ranging from sole proprietorships to corporate enterprises have
capitalized on a market that generates millions in revenue each
year. So, for webmasters, this means there's no shortage of
companies to choose from when they register their domain names.
Yet, what happens if they register with one domain name company, but
decide later they want it to be operated by another company?
Fortunately, they can get their wish through the process of domain
name transferring. This is when a webmaster gets another registrar
to handle their domain name. All payments are forwarded to the new
registrar, as the old registrar is no longer in the picture, (at
least when it comes to the domain name). If the registrar is
handling a webmaster's hosting, they still need to make the
necessary payments to make sure their website stays in tact.
The actual process involved with a domain name transfer will depend
on the registrar a webmaster is working with. For instance, if they
charge a payment for domain name transfers, this fee must be
received before anything can be done officially. Otherwise, the
process begins as soon as a webmaster makes a request to do so. Some
domain name registrars will require a webmaster to send a notarized
letter informing their intent to transfer. Others may allow the
request to be done online. Once the registrar authorizes the domain
name transfer, it will take 1 to 7 business days for the process to
be completed.
Sometimes a domain name may not be transferable. This could be for a
variety of reasons such as legal issues with the domain name itself
or the original domain name registrar. An example of the former
could be trademark problems. For the latter such legal scenarios
that could cause problems include bankruptcy and/or issues with
scamming. There is also a possibility that a domain name registrar
simply refuses to transfer the domain name.
How can a person prevent these types of problems? The best solution
involves reading any fine print the original domain name registrar
offers. A person should also check with the Better Business Bureau
to make sure the domain name registrar doesn't have any outstanding
legal issues associated with it.
In conclusion, if a person wants to switch domain name companies,
there is the option of doing a domain name transfer. If it is
successful, the domain name will work as it originally did, with the
only difference being who is managing it. However, if a domain name
cannot be transferred, a webmaster must stick with the original
registrar or consider a URL redirect service.
With a URL redirect service, the original domain name becomes masked
by a new domain name. It is not as good as an official domain name
transfer, but it is still better than nothing if transferring is not
an option.
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