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Whonami-Top 20 domain names sold in Jan. 2015 by DN Journal

The domain TV.se was sold at 265000 USD, it was bigger than any country code sale reported in 2014 except one -Game.cn which sold for over $512,000 in January 2014.

TV.se was sold when the operator of the .SE registry decided to auction off 349 premium domains that were previously reserved in a sale handled by Tradera.com. Hat tip to Christopher Hofman Laursen from the European Domain Centre for the background on this sale.

No Domain Sold For Where Sold
1 TV.se $265,149 Tradera
2 IZY.com $40,000 Pvt Sale
3 Putzfrau.de $36,480 Sedo
4 BabyCity.com $35,000 Sedo
5 RNR.com $32,500 WebsiteProperties
6 BMGL.com $25,000 AbdulBasit.com
7 TouchBank.com $17,000 Sedo
8 eChecks.com $15,800 Sedo
9 Sugar.net $15,000 Sedo
10 HEG.es $14,820 Sedo
11 Tickets.info $14,000 Sedo
12 Jakt.com $13,680 Sedo
13 Jupl.com $12,500 Sedo
14 ZNQ.com $11,500 Sedo
15 EF.com.vn $11,400 Sedo
16 AirMouse.com $11,000 Sedo
17 FID.org $10,000 Sedo
tie
17 Parlam.com $10,000 Sedo
tie
19 IGV.com $9,900 Sedo
20 Grad.ca $9,880 Sedo
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Whonami- How do you do to unlock domain names?

Log in to your Account Manager.

Next to Domains, click Manage.
Which procedure you’ll use next depends on the number of domains in your account:

6 Domains or Fewer
Select the domain name you want to use, click Text Icon (Settings) and select Domain Settings.
Under Additional Settings, click the Domain lock button to Off.
To lock the domain again at any time, click the Domain lock button to On.

More than 6 Domains (i.e. 7 or More)
Select the domain name you want to use.
Under the Lock section, click Manage.
Click Off, and then click Save.
To lock the domain again at any time, click Manage, click On, then click Save.
Allow up to 15 minutes for changes to complete.

We keep your domains locked to keep them secure. Locked domain names cannot be transferred to another registrar or account. When you make changes to a domain’s settings, such as updating nameservers or contact information, we automatically unlock and re-lock the domain name. To transfer your domain name, however, you must unlock it.

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Whonami-What do you know about your domain name’s status?

There are several domain name status codes that you might see when using Domain Backorders and Monitoring. Most of these are variations of a few basic statuses:

  • ACTIVE — The normal state for a domain name. Active domain names can be used for websites, email, or to register nameservers.
  • REGISTRAR-HOLD — The domain name was placed on hold by the registrar and cannot be used or renewed.
  • REGISTRY-HOLD — The domain name was placed on hold by the registry and cannot be used.
  • REGISTRAR-LOCK — The registrar, often at the request of the domain name registrant, locked the domain name so that its settings cannot be modified.
  • REGISTRY-LOCK — The registry locked the domain name so that its settings cannot be modified.
  • REDEMPTIONPERIOD — The domain name expired, and the registry is waiting for 30 days as a precautionary measure before releasing it.
  • PENDINGRESTORE — A domain name that had expired is being restored to ACTIVE status.
  • PENDINGDELETE — The domain expired and is no longer available for redemption. The registry is about to erase it. A domain name remains in this status for five days before it is deleted.
  • CLIENT_DELETE_PROHIBITED — The registrar locked the domain name so that it cannot be deleted.
  • SERVER_DELETE_PROHIBITED — The registry locked the domain name so that it cannot be deleted.
  • CLIENT_HOLD — The registrar placed the domain name on hold, and it cannot be used.
  • SERVER_HOLD — The registry placed the domain name on hold, and it cannot be used.
  • CLIENT_RENEW_PROHIBITED — The registrar locked the domain name so that it cannot be renewed.
  • SERVER_RENEW_PROHIBITED — The registry has locked the domain name so that it cannot be renewed.
  • CLIENT_TRANSFER_PROHIBITED — The registrar locked the domain name so that it cannot be transferred to another registrar.
  • SERVER_TRANSFER_PROHIBITED — The registry locked the domain name so that it cannot be transferred to another registrar.
  • CLIENT_UPDATE_PROHIBITED — The registrar locked the domain name to prevent its settings from being changed.
  • SERVER_UPDATE_PROHIBITED — The registry locked the domain name to prevent its settings from being changed.
  • INACTIVE — The domain name cannot be used because the nameservers haven’t been entered or there is a problem with the nameservers.
  • OK — The domain name is active and can be used for websites, email, or to register nameservers.
  • PENDING_DELETE — The registration for the domain name is about to be deleted by the registry, as when the domain name expires.
  • PENDING_TRANSFER — The domain name is in the process of being transferred from one registrar to another. It may not be modified during this period.
  • PENDING_VERIFICATION — The registry is creating the domain name record.
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Whonami-Domain backorders service does not guarantee domain name registration

The Domain Backorders service does not guarantee you will acquire a domain name. When you place a backorder, we attempt to acquire the domain name for you when it becomes available for registration.

Each backorder comes with Domain Monitoring, a useful service that lets you track the domain name. It keeps you in the loop on that domain name’s expiration date and any changes to its status.

If a backordered domain name becomes available, but our service fails to acquire it, you can reassign the backorder to another domain name or request a refund from our support team. If we are not able to acquire your domain name, we notify you by email.

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Whonami-Top 10 .com domain names sold up to 2015

In business, branding is everything ! The best domain names are GOLD ! And remember: there is no email without a domain name ! No domain names, no Internet. A memorable domain name means a lot for a business’s traffic and overall success. From 1992 a number of visionary people went on to register lots of .com domain names.

Domain Names Price Sold in
CarInsurance.com $49,700,000 2010
Insurance.com $35,600,000 2010
VacationRentals.com $35,000,000 2007
PrivateJet.com $30,180,000 2012
Internet.com $18,000,000 2009
360.com $17,000,000 2015
Insure.com $16,000,000 2009
Sex.com $13,000,000 2010
IRS.com $12,500,000 2007
Hotels.com $11,000,000 2001
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Whonami-What can you change a backorder to a different domain name?

You can change your Domain Backorders service to a different domain name as long as the backorder remains active. Domain Backorders remain active until they capture a domain name or you manually cancel them.

If you have not yet set up a backorder, see Setting up Domain Backorders for more information.

To Change a Backorder to a Different Domain Name

  1. Log in to your Account Manager.
  2. Next to Domains, click Manage.
  3. From the Buy/Sell menu, select Backorders and Monitoring.
  4. Click the domain name you want to change.
  5. Click Change Domain Name and enter the new domain name.
  6. Read the Domain Name Back Order and Monitoring Agreement, select I have read and agree … , and then click Next.
  7. Confirm Contact details.
  8. Click OK.
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Whonami-To transfer business registration to another domain name

If you have Business Registration for a domain name that is no longer registered in your account, you can reassign the registration to another domain name in your account, or you can purchase a new domain name to assign it to.

To Transfer Business Registration to Another Domain Name

  1. Log in to your Account Manager.
  2. Click Business Registration.
  3. Click Manage for the terminated (inactive) domain name’s Business Registration account. The Business Manager displays an Inactive Domain message.
  4. Do one of the following:
    • To transfer the Business Registration to another domain name in your account, in the Associate an existing active domain field, enter the domain name, and then click OK.
    • To purchase a new domain name to transfer the Business Registration to, clickget a new domain, and then complete the purchase. For more information, see Registering Domain Names.
  5. For each tab on the Edit Business Registration page, complete all applicable fields, and then click Next. For more information, see Managing Your Business Registration Profile.
  6. Click Finish to save your changes.
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Whonami-How to change nameservers for your domain names?

Nameservers control where your domain name reaches out when visitors access it. When you register a domain name, we set it to our “parked” nameservers, which just display a temporary page. However, you got a domain name to make a website and might need to change your nameservers to connect it to your domain name.

Which nameservers you need to use depends on where it’s registered and where your website is hosted. For example, if your domain name is registered or hosted with us, use the Here information; if it’s registered with or hosted by another company, use theElsewhere information.

Setting your nameservers can be a complicated task. These guidelines will ideally help you through the process, but we want to encourage you to reach out to our 24/7 technical support team at (480) 505-8877 should you experience any confusion or difficulties.

Domain? Website? Use these instructions…
Here Here You can use our standard DNS configuration outlined inSet nameservers for domains hosted & registered with us.
Here Elsewhere First, get your nameservers from your other hosting and then set them using Set custom nameservers for domains registered with us.
Elsewhere Here Find your site’s nameservers using Nameservers for domains registered elsewhere/hosted with WHONAMI-Cheap Domain Registration Service and then provide them to your domain name’s registrar.
Elsewhere Off-Site DNS Off-Site DNS lets you use our DNS manager if your domain name is neither registered nor hosted with us. For information about setting this up, see Managing Domain Names with Off-site DNS
Here VPS/Dedicated
here		 You can create your own nameservers by registering “hosts” for your domain name using Creating your own nameserver (registering your own domain hosts). After creating the hosts, see Set custom nameservers for domains registered with us.

After updating your nameservers, allow 4 to 8 hours for other networks to access information for .com and .net domain names, and allow 24 to 48 hours for other networks to access information for all other domain extensions.

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Whonami-How to access the domain name control center?

From the Domain Manager, you can manage all of your domain name’s settings and features, such as domain name transfers, renewals, DNS options, and domain name add-ons. You navigate through domain name features using the tab menus in the header of the Domain Manager.

To Access the Domain Manager

  1. Log in to your Account Manager.
  2. Next to Domains, click Manage.

You can use the following options to manage your domains:

  • Domains — Use this menu to view lists of domains that are registered, in the process of being transferred or changing accounts, or that have expired.
  • DNS — Use this menu to manage your domains’ DNS and create DNS templates.
  • Buy & Sell — Use this menu to monitor your domain buying and selling activities.
  • Settings — Use this menu to manage your domain account administrator accounts.
  • Help — Use this menu to get help managing your domain names.
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Whonami-Automatic renewal for your domain names

To Change the Automatic Renewal Option for Your Domain Names

  1. Log in to your Account Manager.
  2. Next to Domains, click Manage.

Which procedure you’ll use depends on the number of domains in your account:

6 Domains or Fewer

  1. Select the domain name you want to use, click Text Icon (Settings) and select Domain Settings.
  2. Select On next to Auto renew.

More than 6 Domains (i.e. 7 or More)

  1. Select the domain names you want to modify.
  2. Under Auto-Renew, click Manage.
  3. Select On and click Save.

More Info

Check out Manual renewal if you’d rather manually renew your domains.

You can set your domain names to renew automatically upon expiration at any time. If you set your domain names to auto-renew, we attempt to renew them and bill your credit card if the renewal is successful.