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TheOwner · 02-01-2005, 04:35 PM

ok i went there and i saw
they sell domains for 5.99 a year!
so of course i tried to register...
but when i did it said i had
to buy a domain first or something
just to sign up? what is the deal
how do i sign up at the site?
thanks!

dgridley · 02-01-2005, 04:38 PM

You can't sign up for free.. you have to either buy a domain or hosting, then you become a member.. be warned, even tho I have over 40 domains there, their interface is awkward and slow and they charge for pushes from one account to another.. the price is good but there are easier to use registrars!
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/domain-name-discussion/67897-1and1-site.html

Originally Posted by TheOwner

ok i went there and i saw
they sell domains for 5.99 a year!
so of course i tried to register...
but when i did it said i had
to buy a domain first or something
just to sign up? what is the deal
how do i sign up at the site?
thanks!

jeter4982 · 02-01-2005, 04:41 PM

Ya, I have some domains at 1 and 1, and it is such a pain. Their control panel is awful, and the transfer process is just as bad, not to mention no free pushes. Spend the extra $2, and go with a different register, who's interface, and user accesibility is much better.

sunken · 02-01-2005, 04:46 PM

I'll also put in that 1&1 is not good to register domain names with unless your sole purpose is to use a domain to develop. And even that, I'd probably still stay clear. I have about 40 there myself and I am pretty much stuck with them. Including all the "free" .info ones.

andriegel · 02-01-2005, 05:34 PM

I have over 200 there- The interface is slow because it's encrypted.

Toll free customer support, but sometimes the wait is 20 minutes.

I give 'em a 6 out of 10

TheOwner · 02-01-2005, 05:44 PM

^whoa, thanks for the info! yes if the push is charge
and its a hassle, its not worth the 5.99 then. i see.
appreciate the word...

02-02-2005, 01:12 AM

Although initially impressed w/ them, I agree w/ other posts- the interface is very user unfriendly and makes it time consuming to accomplish even some of the simplist of tasks. Example: There is no way to make bulk name server changes or to set your own preference for a default name server. Each name has to be individually changed from their name server, (default, of course), w/ this sequence:1) click- on name, 2)click-on use own name servers, 3)enter NS1 click- 4)enter NS2 click- 5)click confirm info, 6)click- approve,7) confirmation pg opens, 8) click return to portfolio, click on next name and go through the sequence again.

????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=67897

I emailed them about this and they basically agreed that, yes, bulk nameserver changes and buld changes in the lock status of names could not be made using their interface. Well, gee thanks. I guess I just won't transfer or purchase anymore names from you, either.

Another company that has designed a system to create hurdles for the customer that wishes to manage his names in a way that is contrary to the companies agenda.

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02-01-2005, 04:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
sunken Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,279	I'll also put in that 1&1 is not good to register domain names with unless your sole purpose is to use a domain to develop. And even that, I'd probably still stay clear. I have about 40 there myself and I am pretty much stuck with them. Including all the "free" .info ones. __________________ juegos juegos \| Your Hotel in Austria psicologo valencia

02-01-2005, 05:44 PM	THREAD STARTER #6 (permalink)
TheOwner Mister Three Letter Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Little Italy, NYC Posts: 513	^whoa, thanks for the info! yes if the push is charge and its a hassle, its not worth the 5.99 then. i see. appreciate the word... __________________ www.webrosys.com BCA.net \| 7O.net \| GKA.net \| YWK.net

02-02-2005, 01:12 AM	#7 (permalink)
Grrilla Guest Posts: n/a	Although initially impressed w/ them, I agree w/ other posts- the interface is very user unfriendly and makes it time consuming to accomplish even some of the simplist of tasks. Example: There is no way to make bulk name server changes or to set your own preference for a default name server. Each name has to be individually changed from their name server, (default, of course), w/ this sequence:1) click- on name, 2)click-on use own name servers, 3)enter NS1 click- 4)enter NS2 click- 5)click confirm info, 6)click- approve,7) confirmation pg opens, 8) click return to portfolio, click on next name and go through the sequence again. ????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=67897 I emailed them about this and they basically agreed that, yes, bulk nameserver changes and buld changes in the lock status of names could not be made using their interface. Well, gee thanks. I guess I just won't transfer or purchase anymore names from you, either. Another company that has designed a system to create hurdles for the customer that wishes to manage his names in a way that is contrary to the companies agenda. Last edited by Grrilla; 02-02-2005 at 01:26 AM.

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02-01-2005, 04:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
jeter4982 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: CT, USA Posts: 3,299	Ya, I have some domains at 1 and 1, and it is such a pain. Their control panel is awful, and the transfer process is just as bad, not to mention no free pushes. Spend the extra $2, and go with a different register, who's interface, and user accesibility is much better.

02-01-2005, 05:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
andriegel Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Palm Springs Posts: 1,262	I have over 200 there- The interface is slow because it's encrypted. Toll free customer support, but sometimes the wait is 20 minutes. I give 'em a 6 out of 10

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