According to ICANN’s renewed emphasis on its already existing policy, it is important for all domain owners to observe the practice of maintaining updated contact information for their domain names in the WHOIS database, an online directory where the general public can look up domain names using the WHOIS search tool.
WHOIS is an Internet database that contains information on domain names including the name servers associated with the domain name, the domain registrar and the administrative, billing and technical contacts with postal and email addresses. Each domain registrar maintains a WHOIS database with all contact information for the domain names hosted on their servers.
As a registrant it is essential to keep personal information such as a working contact email address for your domain updated in the WHOIS database through your ICANN accredited Registrars. A registrar may contact the e-mail address on file to notify the domain name owner of domain expiration, transfer attempts, and general domain management information. In case the information is not updated or accurate the registrars have the authority to delete the domain name, allowing someone else to register the same domain name.
ICANN’s policy requires registrars to maintain the accuracy of the domain name owners’ contact details in the WHOIS database. Domain expiration for registrants can be troublesome. ICANN provides for a redemption period, during which the registrar temporarily deactivates the expired domain name. But reactivating the domain name during this period requires a reactivation fee of $250 USD. More importantly, one can lose important incoming e-mails and experience unavailability of the related website. Domain name expiration can seriously impact the business of the domain name owner.
By implementing this policy, ICANN is taking measures to reduce the number of “unreachable” WHOIS registrations by 50% within 12 months.
By practicing good domain name management one can avoid expiration of their domains. The process is easy and just takes a few minutes to implement. To update information and maintain the accuracy of one’s WHOIS entry, a registrant needs to flourish accurate information to their registrars who in turn will have to log into the domain control panel and enter the most recent contact details for the domain name. It is recommended that all registrants update their complete record, including phone, address, e-mail and company information. A notification will be sent by the registrars at least once a year and/or 120 days prior to the expiration of a domain requesting the owner to verify his/her details. This will help ensure that one receives notices about renewals, transfers and domain management.
If you need any further assistance with updating your contact details please do not hesitate to contact our sales team at sales@eurodns.com
WHOIS is an Internet database that contains information on domain names including the name servers associated with the domain name, the domain registrar and the administrative, billing and technical contacts with postal and email addresses. Each domain registrar maintains a WHOIS database with all contact information for the domain names hosted on their servers.
As a registrant it is essential to keep personal information such as a working contact email address for your domain updated in the WHOIS database through your ICANN accredited Registrars. A registrar may contact the e-mail address on file to notify the domain name owner of domain expiration, transfer attempts, and general domain management information. In case the information is not updated or accurate the registrars have the authority to delete the domain name, allowing someone else to register the same domain name.
ICANN’s policy requires registrars to maintain the accuracy of the domain name owners’ contact details in the WHOIS database. Domain expiration for registrants can be troublesome. ICANN provides for a redemption period, during which the registrar temporarily deactivates the expired domain name. But reactivating the domain name during this period requires a reactivation fee of $250 USD. More importantly, one can lose important incoming e-mails and experience unavailability of the related website. Domain name expiration can seriously impact the business of the domain name owner.
By implementing this policy, ICANN is taking measures to reduce the number of “unreachable” WHOIS registrations by 50% within 12 months.
By practicing good domain name management one can avoid expiration of their domains. The process is easy and just takes a few minutes to implement. To update information and maintain the accuracy of one’s WHOIS entry, a registrant needs to flourish accurate information to their registrars who in turn will have to log into the domain control panel and enter the most recent contact details for the domain name. It is recommended that all registrants update their complete record, including phone, address, e-mail and company information. A notification will be sent by the registrars at least once a year and/or 120 days prior to the expiration of a domain requesting the owner to verify his/her details. This will help ensure that one receives notices about renewals, transfers and domain management.
If you need any further assistance with updating your contact details please do not hesitate to contact our sales team at sales@eurodns.com