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Loading ...What happens if the website I have my domain name hosted at, closes down?
Do I still get to keep it?
But how do I transfer the domain if it closes down, since I own it.
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In all cases I’ve seen when a website (including websites that host other websites) close down all the info (meaning your website) is lost in the process.
http://www.nameboy.com
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Where is your domain registered? You need to check with the registrar to confirm your continued ownership of it.
If necessary, do a WHOIS query to determine the name of your registrar:
http://www.whois.net/
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“A web host is a service provider that places your web site on a computer which is connected to the internet. This then gives people who surf the internet a way to access your website. The computer that the web hosting company uses is typically just like the computer you have at home, the only difference being that it is set up to serve up web sites and is therefore called a “server”.”
when you apply for a web hosters’ service they may provide a domain name registration in their packages. once your name is registered to a domain name registration body, this gives you the right to that domain name until, well, the registration date expires (whatever was organized between your webhoster and the domain registrator).
if your domain name registration is still valid(meaning it has not yet expired), then you still have exclusive rights to that domain.
your web host closing down means that your site may not be accessible since there is no webserver running it. which means you should find another webhoster.
http://www.findmyhosting.com/webhosting-guide.htm
for the technical definition of a webhost(the one in parentheses)
all info is based on data communication classes. kudos to mam toni.
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First, do a whois lookup (I use iwhois.com since it’s comprehensive) and note the registrant and administrative contact details. If it’s under your name and your email’s listed, you have some degree of control.
Next, using iwhois.com will tell you if it’s with an actual “domain registrar” or a “reseller” for one. If it’s the latter, it’ll tell you who the actual registrar is.
Then contact that actual registrar based on their URL and ask how to gain access to it first. Your first order of business is to ensure you have full access and control before you can transfer it to another provider of your choice.
Feel free to ask more if you need help.
Dave Zan
http://www.DaveZan.com
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