UKC

How can a domain name show as available but later be registered to someone else?

Re: Domain taken, Domain was available but isn’t really after checking again

The availability of a domain name is determined from the response given to a WHOIS record check to each domain registry. The results of this check are not guaranteed.

From our experience up to 1 in every 10000 non-UK domain checks can report a domain name as being available when in fact it is not. A check a moment later shows the domain correctly taken.

We have never had a problem with incorrect availability reporting for .UK domain names. The availability status for .UK domains historically is always correct.

Any order placed within our system that cannot be fulfilled for this reason will be cancelled and refunded in full.

Message: fsockopen() [function.fsockopen]: unable to connect to ssl://smtp.gmail.com:587 (Connection timed out)

Re: unable to connect to ssl://smtp.gmail.com:587 (Connection timed out)

This is the error you get if your server firewall is blocking port 587. This error message is usally given by a CMS or other PHP scripts that is unable to send messages to the Google SMTP server.

To resolve simply allow incoming and outgoing traffic through port 587 and restart your server firewall.

What is the IPSTAG change cost?

We charge £4.99+VAT per UK domain to change the IPS TAG so that you can move to another Hosting Company or ISP.

Alternatively, you can contact Nominet directly who will also make the IPSTAG change at a cost of £10+VAT per UK domain.

See Nominet Change Registrar for further details.

What type of domain name is .tel?

.tel – Controlled by Telnic Limited, it is a TLD that can be used for domains that hold information regarding contact directory offering various forms of contact information.

Visit our domain page to register a domain.