DynDNS DomReg Readme

Important information to know about DomReg

DNS Servers and Domain Registration

We recommend that you use Custom DNS for your domain name but you may use a third-party nameserver or you may provide your own DNS. You must used our nameservers until your domain is fully registered. After that, you may create a Glue record, and delegate to that record.

Timing, Expirations, and Transfers

ICANN sets strict rules on how long certain processes take such as transfers, registrations, and delegation changes. Many of them are getting faster and some are almost instant (except for transfers, those are still 7-10 days) but it all depends on the TLD. A complete list of TLD delegation delays is located in the Domain Registration KB Article. Please note that your domain's information may be listed in WHOIS before it is fully registered and delegated.

Do not let your domain go into expiration. Once it is expired, there is no way to guarentee that you can get it back. For more information on the expiration process, please see our article on Domain Expirations.

Transfers Away and Auth-codes

While we will miss you, the transfer away process is started by the gaining registrar. Once initiated, you will need an Authcode from DynDNS. To retrieve the code:

  1. Log in to DynDNS
  2. Select "My Services"
  3. Select "Domain Registration" from the domain you wish to transfer
  4. Select "Send Authcode" on the top right

The authcode will sent to your to your Administrative Contact email address. For more information on the transfer process, it is recommended that you contact the new registrar.