EstDomains De-accreditation Migration Process
Published by andrew.a | Filed under EST Clients | On November 20th, 2008
Now that ICANN has officially announced that EstDomains will be de-accredited, we at ResellerClub (Public Domain Registry), the official Sponsoring Registrar, will soon be migrating all of EstDomains’ Domains and SSL Certificate operations under us.
While preparing for this huge task, what we have tried to ensure is that the Customers and Resellers of EstDomains have as smooth a transition as possible.
Why ResellerClub?
1. We are currently one of the largest and fastest growing Reseller-focused registrars in the market today. With over 53,000 Resellers from across 240 countries, ResellerClub has the experience and know-how when it comes to Registrar-Reseller business.
2. EstDomains uses Logicboxes’ Orderbox Technology, which is also used by ResellerClub. What this means is that the migrating Customers and Resellers will continue to use the same Control Panels that they have been using all this while, making the transition that much easier.
3. EstDomains started their business as a Reseller under ResellerClub, so we are aware and experienced when it comes their market and its requirements.
Now although we have tried to ensure that the entire migration process is as seamless as possible, there are a couple of steps that we are taking that will have an impact on Estdomains’ Customers and Resellers. These steps are as follows:
New Domain & SSL Purchases: On the 21st of November, at 1200 GMT, both these products will be set to a DNO status. What this essentially means is that EstDomains’ Customer and Resellers will not be able to place any new orders for Domains or SSL Certificates from their current accounts, till the migration is completed. Once the migration is complete, both these products will be available for purchase again.
Renewing Domains: At the time of De-accrediatation, the concerned Registries will disable the Renewal option temporarily for all of EstDomains’ Customers and Resellers. We strongly recommend that any EstDomains’ domains that are nearing expiry in the next 8-10 days, be renewed immediately to avoid any further difficulties.
We will be continuously updating our blog with essential information about the entire migration process. For any specific questions or information regarding the same, email us at contactsales@resellerclub.com
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November 20th, 2008 at 9:47 pm
What will happened to balance and locked amount that we have with them.
November 20th, 2008 at 10:11 pm
What will happen with my account and money?
Today the money was missing from my account.
November 20th, 2008 at 10:29 pm
Since we do not have any control over the money that has been deposited with EstDomains, the deposit will have to be collected by you from EST domains directly. However, your Total Receipts, which determines your pricing, will remain the same.
When it comes to locked amounts, I suggest you cancel pending orders to regain that amount in your available balance and then ask for a refund from EstDomains.
We will be posting a detailed impact document tomorrow, with all these factors and a lot more discussed in detail.
November 21st, 2008 at 1:33 am
as resellerclub will complete grip on est clients is that possiable we push our domains into old or new resellerclub’s reseller account and/or Customer account?
November 21st, 2008 at 3:28 pm
Since ResellerClub will be migrating all of Estdomains’ Resellers and Customers under its management, you will automatically be using an account under ResellerClub.
However, it is still possible for you to move your domains to a new Reseller Account under ResellerClub but this would be a Transfer-In and hence chargeable.
December 1st, 2008 at 12:58 pm
Andrew,
I am really glad that EST Domains has been De-Accredited as I found them to be rather nasty at times and very lazy with support issues.
I just hope that things will get better once the migration has been completed as it is a real hindrance on both me and my clients.
Also, the current downtime that we are facing, is this going to last long more? I have a guy who has purchased a number of domains from me and he is in need to have them pushed to him.
Dan
December 1st, 2008 at 1:15 pm
Hi Dan,
The current downtime should take only a few hours more, we are cross checking and verifying various procedures like Registry connections etc, to ensure that we minimize any kind of backlash of the migration process.
We understand and regret if any inconvenience is caused.
December 4th, 2008 at 6:37 am
Кто знает как получить свои бабки у ест?
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Who knows how to get their money from est?