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    Question EPP codes

    Hi, I'm buying a domain that someone else owned but is now expired; enom are still the registrars. I've written to the original reseller who say that for $15 'renewal fee' they will supply me with the EPP codes.

    I'm worried that because they're saying 'renewal' the domain will be renewed in the ex-owner's name. Getting info from them is s l o w .

    What are EPP codes? Will I be able to bring the domain here with it? I know it's vague, but any info would be appreciated.

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    I would be very cautious if the domain is going to be registered in the previous owners name - they can claim ownership even though you have paid then and denied access to it. I'm unable to find any information on EPP codes - the only thing close is Enhanced Parralell Port!
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    Thanks David. On balance I'm going to take this up - it's only $15 and we won't lose anything if the old owner comes back.

    What were you doing up so late / early??

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    It wont be possible to get the domain transferred without "Domain transfer authorization EPP key" so there's no other option besides paying them $15 for renewal of the domain name. You will retain rewed registratiion period after transfer.
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    Thanks Mark, that settles it

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    Quote Originally Posted by Frazer View Post
    Thanks David. On balance I'm going to take this up - it's only $15 and we won't lose anything if the old owner comes back.

    What were you doing up so late / early??
    I was up early. Sometimes I work funny shifts and hours as I have a few jobs, some day based some night based. I DJ in different venues so sometimes I am up extremely late and then go to work the next morning and fall asleep when I get in at 4 or 5 in the afternoon - hence being up do early. With it being Christmas now I am quite busy with work .
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    Do I take it that the day jobs are IT related? What sort of music do you DJ?

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    Hi, just an update - the domain was $15, no hidden charges, it's registered in my name and I have access to the EPP code.

    Thanks again for the support

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    Quote Originally Posted by Frazer View Post
    Hi, just an update - the domain was $15, no hidden charges, it's registered in my name and I have access to the EPP code.

    Thanks again for the support
    perfect !

    so everything is sorted now
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    Yup - mission accomplished

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