ICANN are the main authority for all top level domain names. Their policy now requires all registrars (Us) are now required to validate a registrant's (You) email address before changing it. Registrars are now required by ICANN to suspend any domains that are not validated within 15 days of being asked to do so.

When will I need to validate my domain?

  • If you have registered a domain name since 1st January 2014
  • If you have updated any contact information since 1st January 2014
  • If you have attempted to transfer your domain since 1st January 2014

What do I need to do?

You will be sent an email asking you to verify your domain name which will contain a verification link. you will need to click this link will verify your domain name.
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