Lost domain.

out of site, out of my mind!

[Dinibois]

I posted this in the "New to..." section, now see this "Domain Names" section, so pardon my double-dipping...
My site host has dropped out of sight...no contact at all...nada...I want to get a new host asap...but host #1 holds the registration for my domain. And apparently they've left the building. What to do? Get .net or .biz temporarily? Wait for them to appear or for the registration to expire in 5 months? Is there any way to force a transfer from a non-responsive company?...this is new to me. Any ideas, webmasters?
Thanks for any help. Dinibois

Reason # 324 for contracting different hosts and registrars

[davezan]

If: a) the domain name's with a reseller for an actual domain registrar, and b) the domain name's registered under that reseller's name, then be ready to seek legal advice. But if the domain name shows you as the registrant and bears your contact details, then contact the actual registrar right away and seek their advice.

Getting the .net or whatever extension is the next best thing until you possibly resolve the issue. Good luck.

[Dinibois]

Thanks for your reply...it seems that I am the registrant, and it is registered "through" my web host, and that I still have access to managing the domain, the name servers, etc.

The domain regitrations and sales dept seem to be a separate entity from the web server and tech support, and I found an old e-mail receipt with their number.

I'm glad I've found this forum: there is a great deal of useful info here. Thanks again! There is hope (throw more money at the problem and be patient...) Dinibois

[davezan]

You're welcome. And you're actually luckier than many. ;)