It is with regret that, after 10 years, Quidnames can no longer provide inexpensive domain name registrations.

Changes in taxation and insurance, along with abuse of our DNS and email forwarding services recently by a small number of people, means that we can no longer reliably and profitably provide our services to the majority of our customers.

We are therefore winding down our services with immediate effect.

Do I need to panic?

No. We will help each and every customer move their domains to a new provider in an orderly fashion. By sticking to the rules outlined below this can be done quickly and painlessly.

Will you accept any new registrations?

No. Please register your new domains with another provider.

Will you accept renewals?

We will be accepting renewals for all domains up to 30 September 2009. This is because it is sometimes difficult to transfer a domain so close to its renewal date.

For domains up for renewal from 1st October 2009, we strongly recommend that you transfer your domains as soon as possible before renewal notices are issued. That way, your domain can be in it’s new home before renewals are issued.

Will you still inform me when my domain is up for renewal?

If it is still hosted with us, then yes, we will. We will be unable to accept payment for renewal after 30 September 2009. We will instead send a notification with information on how to transfer your domain to another provider.

Can I still manage my existing domains?

Yes. You can continue to manage that domain via our management console by clicking here. You can keep your domain with us up until the time of renewal, after which you will need to move it to an alternative provider.

All DNS services will remain until you move your domain

Can I still use email forwarding?

Email forwarding will be switched off for all domains on 30 September 2009.

If you rely on email forwarding, please ensure you have transferred your domain to another provider before this date

Can I still use web redirection/forwarding?

Yes. Web Redirection will remain on your domains until they have been transferred

I have over 50 domains with you. Transfer will be a nightmare!

Customers with 50 domains or more will have already been contacted with details on how we can manage the transfer for you. If you have a large number of domains you wish to transfer, and have selected your providers, then please contact us by email at support@quidnames.com with your account number and new provider details and we will handle the process for you.

How do I transfer my domain to another provider?

For *.co.uk, *.net.uk, *.me.uk, *.org.uk domains:

• Choose your provider. Here is a list of popular providers that can help you. Please note that we do not endorse any of these providers
• 123-reg [IPSTAG 123-REG]
• 1&1 Internet [IPSTAG SCHLUND]
• Alternatively, choose a provider from the list of Registrars at Nominet
• Make sure your read the new providers FAQs on how to transfer in a domain.
• Login to our management console
• Select the domain you want to transfer
• Enter the IPS Tag and click Submit.
• You will receive an email notification. Click the link in the email to confirm your change.
• We will transfer your domain within 24-48 hours.

Please note that we do not charge anything for this service, but your new provider may charge fees for transferring in a domain. Your new provider may also require you to set up an account before you can begin the transfer. Please check before proceeding.

For *.com, *.net, *.org, *.info (TLD) domains

• Choose your provider. Here is a list of popular providers that can help you. Please note that we do not endorse any of these providers
• 123-reg
• 1&1 Internet
• Go Daddy
• Make sure your read the new providers FAQs on how to transfer in a domain.
• Request an EPP Authorisation Code for your domain by sending an email to support@quidnames.com quoting the domain you want the code for, or by entering the domain here and clicking "Request EPP Code"

Domain:

• We will send an EPP Authorisation Code to the registered email address within 48 hours.

Please note that we do not charge anything for this service, but your new provider may charge fees for transferring in a domain. Your new provider may also require you to set up an account before you can begin the transfer. Please check before proceeding.

What if I have problems?

Please contact us by email at support@quidnames.com in the first instance. Please include your telephone number so we can contact you by phone.