Bequeath/transfer a Domain name?

OldHack

Can a domain name be willed to a beneficiary? And it also begs the question, can the domain name be transferred to someone else?

On one hand I am thinking of personal relationships, but I am also thinking of a site I work with that is a .org URL for a social club. The original person who acquired the domain name is no longer involved with the site and has minimal connection with the club.

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NIc

You will have to get in touch with the domain registrar to find out exactly what they need to transfer the domain over to you

I do not know of a case where the registered domain owner did not have to at least send written approval (amongst other things)

Domain transfers are treated very seriously, but do happen all the time as websites are constantly sold and bought


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matte

This is a great question and one that will become increasingly pertinent as domain owners (well leasees aren't we? we don't actually 'own' them) die.

The internet is still young enough for this not to have raised its head as an issue.


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allenion

I come across this problem all the time. I do a lot of work for golf clubs and their sites are often set up my members who then leave taking not only domain names but ftp passwords etc.

A public campaign is needed to educate all types of social clubs to this.

Question is it possible to have 2 names on a domain ?


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Northie

Domain transfers are very common - sometimes it's just as simple as logging in and changing your details.

Other times the registrar may require written evidence from the current holder of the domain

No one actually "Owns" a domain - rather that a person has control over certain aspects of it while they pay for the privilege of doing so


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matte

Northie wrote:

Domain transfers are very common - sometimes it's just as simple as logging in and changing your details.

Other times the registrar may require written evidence from the current holder of the domain

No one actually "Owns" a domain - rather that a person has control over certain aspects of it while they pay for the privilege of doing so


Yes that what the other posts said....

Trouble occurs if say the domain owner dies and cannot provide evidence or permission. What then? Or if the person refuses to or cannot be contacted in the case of the clubs example?



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Northie

matte wrote:

Trouble occurs if say the domain owner dies and cannot provide evidence or permission. What then? Or if the person refuses to or cannot be contacted in the case of the clubs example?


Most registrars (probably all) have a domain name dispute resolution policy, whereby an impartial and independent body will review the case and instruct the registrar to hand over the domain to the "rightful" party

If a domain name is left in a will then I can see such a body behaving sensibly in carrying out the instructions within the will


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OldHack

As Nic suggested I contacted the registrar that I want to consolidate with. I also asked the 'bequeath' question. Their Contact page said they respond within 24 hours... not if they consult a lawyer! juggle

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1-Clan


I dont think most domain registers would contact a lawyer as that would cost them (or they would charge you but in that case would ask you before they contact one).

If you just email the domain own and ask him if he will hand it over to you with the info to show the domain should now be in your hands... if he then will not take the actions to pass the domain to you contact the domain register and im sure they will look into what can be done and give you the best advice.