ICANN is a nonprofit organization responsible for coordinating the maintenance and procedures of several databases related to the namespaces of the Internet, ensuring the network’s stable and secure operation. They will periodically send out emails to domain name owners to verify that the whois information of the domain is factual and up-to-date. In these emails, […]
Category: Domain Queries
General queries about domain registration, renewal and transferring your domain to LetsHost
Can I register a .ie domain name for a charity?
It is possible to register a .ie domain name for a charity. LetsHost offer free renewals on .ie domains registered to charities. To register a .ie domain name, you can place an order on our website and when asked to show your connection to Ireland, select the fourth option ‘An Organisation (Charity, Club, Band, Association)’. […]
Can I change my Domain Name?
If you registered domain.ie and you would rather have domain.com or mydomain1.ie, then you must register the domain as new name. This means you will own both names. Once the original name is due to expire, simply choose to not renew the registration. Domain names cannot be changed once they have been registered. However, if […]
How do I connect my domain to Squarespace?
In order to connect your domain name to your Squarespace website, you will need to use the DNS Manager feature in your client area. To do this, please follow these steps: First, log in to your Squarespace account and click on Settings – Domains Click the button for ‘Use a domain I own’, type in […]
How do I transfer a .co.uk domain to LetsHost?
Once you place a transfer order for a .co.uk on www.letshost.ie, further instruction will be sent to you via email.
What is domain quarantine and how does it work?
A .eu domain will enter Quarantine if no payment has been made on or before the due date of renewal. The domain enters Quarantine the day after the due date. Unfortunately there is no grace period given with .eu domains. The cost to remove a domain from Quarantine is €40 + VAT.
What is domain redemption and how does it work?
A domain will go into Redemption if payment has not been made 30 days after the renewal date. While in Redemption, there is a fee to remove it of approx €100 + VAT. The domain will remain in Redemption for 30 days, if no payment has been made to remove from Redemption, the domain will […]
I have received an email/letter from a 3rd party offering to renew or transfer my domain.
This is more than likely SPAM. You can discard these mails. If you are still concerned, please open a ticket in Billing via your client area and we will be able to investigate further for you.
I have received an email re: WHOIS record verification – what is this?
These emails are sent to confirm the WHOIS information you have provided is correct. This is a policy of ICANN (https://www.icann.org/get-started). To review/update the WHOIS information, you will need to login to your client area via http://www.letshostbilling.com/clientarea.php and click on Domains > My Domains > Active (beside the domain) > Manage : Contact Information. If […]
What is WHOIS privacy?
WHOIS Privacy enables LetsHost to remove your Contact details from a WHOIS Search. This will keep your Contact information secure and reduce SPAM. This can be added to your domain for an extra fee of €4.99 + VAT per year. Please note WHOIS Privacy is not available on .ie domains or some other domain extensions.