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**Frazer** · #1 (**permalink**) 11-12-2007, 00:11

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.

**DPS Computing** · #2 (**permalink**) 11-12-2007, 03:22

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!

**Frazer** · #3 (**permalink**) 11-12-2007, 10:21

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??

**eUKhost.com** · #4 (**permalink**) 11-12-2007, 12:11

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.

**Frazer** · #5 (**permalink**) 11-12-2007, 16:08

Thanks Mark, that settles it

**DPS Computing** · #6 (**permalink**) 11-12-2007, 16:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frazer

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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**Frazer** · #7 (**permalink**) 12-12-2007, 13:43

Do I take it that the day jobs are IT related? What sort of music do you DJ?

**Frazer** · #8 (**permalink**) 17-12-2007, 09:33

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

**eUKhost.com** · #9 (**permalink**) 17-12-2007, 11:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frazer

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

**Frazer** · #10 (**permalink**) 17-12-2007, 16:28

Yup - mission accomplished