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Paper cut out at .co.uk registry
12-08-2003
by ZDNet
Owners of .co.uk domain names can now do what some argue should have been an option for a long time -- confirm changes to their registration details on-line.
Previously, .co.uk domain name owners could register on-line but had to revert to the off line world of paper to confirm their details. Nominet, the .co.uk domain registry, would send out a paper certificate to anybody registering a domain name or updating one together with a form on which they could check and update their details.
Nominet is a not-for-profit organisation that manages the authoritative database of .uk domain name registrations, and does not proactively sell domain name registrations -- these are sold by a number of for-profit companies acting as registrars.
Now, says Nominet, domain name owners can cut out the paper chase. Instead of the current paper certificate, those who register or renew their .uk domain name will be sent a letter with a Web address and unique security code to let them access the on-line system.
"It is so important that we know accurate and up to date contact information," said Eleanor Bradley, director of operations at Nominet. "This is really critical for when people want to make changes later."
The move is intended to encourage registrants to manage their .uk domain name administration on-line, said Bradley. "Many registrants forget to let us know of personnel or address changes once they have registered the domain name, which can lead to difficulties if we need to contact them about it," she added. "The on-line access to their .uk domain name records will make it easier for them to keep us both informed."
Matt Loney writes for ZDNet UK.
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