Comments on: Yahoo Domains transfer problem http://ambrand.com/2006/01/21/yahoo-domains-transfer-problem/ The musings of a team of 20 something friends in Cork, Ireland Fri, 18 May 2012 11:23:04 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2 By: David http://ambrand.com/2006/01/21/yahoo-domains-transfer-problem/#comment-63 David Mon, 10 Apr 2006 23:59:05 +0000 http://ambrand.com/2006/01/21/yahoo-domains-transfer-problem/#comment-63 I too have discovered Yahoo's [edit by ambrand: removed negative word] procedures and support. My Small Business .org website has been down for 6 days already with 404 error! And finding the correct information for transferring your .org domain away from Yahoo is a nightmare. Here's what I've done so far: First you should change your Yahoo name servers to point to your new ISP's name servers. This is not required, just recommended. Second, you must cancel your Yahoo account. You can do this on your Yahoo control panel. You must do this before you can get your registry key and/or authorization code. Then you have to call Yahoo about 4 hours later and tell them to release the domain name to MelbourneIT. At that point, Yahoo will send you an email with your domain registry key. Then you can login into MelbourneIT using your domain name and registry key. But there's no menu choice to obtain an authorization key automatically or to initiate an transfer, so you still have to send an email to das@ melbourneit.com.au or open a support case. [edit by ambrand: removed expletive] I am this step right now, don't know what the results will be yet. All I can say is, Yahoo Small Business and MelbourneIT are the worst I've encountered. David Washington, DC USA [edit by ambrand: I had to change a few words I'm sure the above parties have legal deparments] I too have discovered Yahoo’s [edit by ambrand: removed negative word] procedures and support. My Small Business .org website has been down for 6 days already with 404 error! And finding the correct information for transferring your .org domain away from Yahoo is a nightmare.

Here’s what I’ve done so far:

First you should change your Yahoo name servers to point to your new ISP’s name servers. This is not required, just recommended.

Second, you must cancel your Yahoo account. You can do this on your Yahoo control panel. You must do this before you can get your registry key and/or authorization code.

Then you have to call Yahoo about 4 hours later and tell them to release the domain name to MelbourneIT. At that point, Yahoo will send you an email with your domain registry key.

Then you can login into MelbourneIT using your domain name and registry key. But there’s no menu choice to obtain an authorization key automatically or to initiate an transfer, so you still have to send an email to das@ melbourneit.com.au or open a support case. [edit by ambrand: removed expletive]

I am this step right now, don’t know what the results will be yet.

All I can say is, Yahoo Small Business and MelbourneIT are the worst I’ve encountered.

David
Washington, DC USA

[edit by ambrand: I had to change a few words I’m sure the above parties have legal deparments]

]]> By: info http://ambrand.com/2006/01/21/yahoo-domains-transfer-problem/#comment-62 info Sun, 09 Apr 2006 19:24:24 +0000 http://ambrand.com/2006/01/21/yahoo-domains-transfer-problem/#comment-62 I was unaware of a limit, viz one USD 2.88 domain per customer, well all my domains were on seperate accounts under seperate customers (I work in an office and different staff each got theirownname.com or org biz if unavailable) I was unaware of a limit, viz one USD 2.88 domain per customer, well all my domains were on seperate accounts under seperate customers (I work in an office and different staff each got theirownname.com or org biz if unavailable)

]]> By: joe http://ambrand.com/2006/01/21/yahoo-domains-transfer-problem/#comment-61 joe Sun, 09 Apr 2006 14:58:41 +0000 http://ambrand.com/2006/01/21/yahoo-domains-transfer-problem/#comment-61 If have booked a domain at $2,99 then beware... Their terms & condition clearly states domain is non transferable which I’m sure is illegal. Also be aware of the fact that all domain name will be automatically renewed (at a higher price of course) on or before 30th June 2006 even if its booked on 29th June 2006 (at least that’s what they mean I suppose). In case you have booked more than one domain name at this rate then you are a defaulter as it stated you are only eligible to book 1 domain at this price. Very true....you only get what you pay. If you are wise cancel your domain, cancel your credit card & renew the same name when available with some honorable guys on the net. Yahoo Terms & condition cut n pasted for your info: (1 Domain registration discount offer is open to new customers who purchase a Yahoo! Domain and applies only to the first year. Domains discount fee offer expires on and must be redeemed prior to 6/30/2006. Domains discount fee offers expire without notice. All offers are open to new Yahoo! Small Business customers only, and are only available through Yahoo! Small Business. Customers are limited to one Offer per customer on a single account for customer's own purchase only and is non-transferable, and may not be combined with other offers and discounts, exchanged or redeemed for cash. Other terms and conditions apply; see the Yahoo! Small Business Terms of Service when you sign up. Yahoo! expressly reserves the right to change the price or features of these services in its sole discretion at any time.) If have booked a domain at $2,99 then beware… Their terms & condition clearly states domain is non transferable which I’m sure is illegal. Also be aware of the fact that all domain name will be automatically renewed (at a higher price of course) on or before 30th June 2006 even if its booked on 29th June 2006 (at least that’s what they mean I suppose). In case you have booked more than one domain name at this rate then you are a defaulter as it stated you are only eligible to book 1 domain at this price. Very true….you only get what you pay. If you are wise cancel your domain, cancel your credit card & renew the same name when available with some honorable guys on the net.
Yahoo Terms & condition cut n pasted for your info:
(1 Domain registration discount offer is open to new customers who purchase a Yahoo! Domain and applies only to the first year. Domains discount fee offer expires on and must be redeemed prior to 6/30/2006. Domains discount fee offers expire without notice. All offers are open to new Yahoo! Small Business customers only, and are only available through Yahoo! Small Business. Customers are limited to one Offer per customer on a single account for customer’s own purchase only and is non-transferable, and may not be combined with other offers and discounts, exchanged or redeemed for cash. Other terms and conditions apply; see the Yahoo! Small Business Terms of Service when you sign up. Yahoo! expressly reserves the right to change the price or features of these services in its sole discretion at any time.)

]]> By: WashDC http://ambrand.com/2006/01/21/yahoo-domains-transfer-problem/#comment-8 WashDC Sun, 05 Feb 2006 01:36:50 +0000 http://ambrand.com/2006/01/21/yahoo-domains-transfer-problem/#comment-8 Did you get that code off yahoo? I'm trying the same thing myself but with a .biz, I think more people would know about this but .coms don't need codes, just the .org .biz .info extensions Did you get that code off yahoo? I’m trying the same thing myself but with a .biz, I think more people would know about this but .coms don’t need codes, just the .org .biz .info extensions

]]> By: Marksman http://ambrand.com/2006/01/21/yahoo-domains-transfer-problem/#comment-7 Marksman Sun, 22 Jan 2006 18:33:41 +0000 http://ambrand.com/2006/01/21/yahoo-domains-transfer-problem/#comment-7 I've had the same thing. I even phoned Melbourne (using skypeout because they are in AU) I was on hold and then was cut off. I gave up cos it was just a throwaway domain, maybe you could send them a lawyers letter? But I guess a letter would cost too much :( I’ve had the same thing. I even phoned Melbourne (using skypeout because they are in AU) I was on hold and then was cut off. I gave up cos it was just a throwaway domain, maybe you could send them a lawyers letter? But I guess a letter would cost too much :(

]]> By: TeleBlogGuy http://ambrand.com/2006/01/21/yahoo-domains-transfer-problem/#comment-5 TeleBlogGuy Sun, 22 Jan 2006 12:07:44 +0000 http://ambrand.com/2006/01/21/yahoo-domains-transfer-problem/#comment-5 Yahoo won't reply, I had the same with one of my clients' domains, no repies from yahoo or melbourne, so we had to renew the domain and stay with yahoo (which must be what they wanted) Yahoo won’t reply, I had the same with one of my clients’ domains, no repies from yahoo or melbourne, so we had to renew the domain and stay with yahoo (which must be what they wanted)

]]> By: Rob http://ambrand.com/2006/01/21/yahoo-domains-transfer-problem/#comment-4 Rob Sun, 22 Jan 2006 12:05:05 +0000 http://ambrand.com/2006/01/21/yahoo-domains-transfer-problem/#comment-4 Good luck, I had a domain with Yahoo! Domains a few months ago and they just became a blackhole and MalbourneIT too, exactly like you say, eventually I let the domain expire and picked it up using a another registrar, gee I was lucky a korean squatter didn't snap it up first. Good luck, I had a domain with Yahoo! Domains a few months ago and they just became a blackhole and MalbourneIT too, exactly like you say, eventually I let the domain expire and picked it up using a another registrar, gee I was lucky a korean squatter didn’t snap it up first.

]]> By: Michele http://ambrand.com/2006/01/21/yahoo-domains-transfer-problem/#comment-3 Michele Sat, 21 Jan 2006 23:54:44 +0000 http://ambrand.com/2006/01/21/yahoo-domains-transfer-problem/#comment-3 If you are waiting on a response from MelbourneIT don't hold your breath. I don't think I've every got a response from them when I've tried to assist clients move their domains. If you are waiting on a response from MelbourneIT don’t hold your breath. I don’t think I’ve every got a response from them when I’ve tried to assist clients move their domains.

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