What is the fastest hand-reg registrar?

JamesBond1337 said:

Do you have any resources or tools you can suggest that would notify me when it is available for registering? Or do i have to sit and refresh the dynadot purchase page for a few hours xD

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WhicFull can notify when domain is free
Also available a lot of Registrars APIs https://www.namepros.com/threads/wh...ain-name-generator-proxy-drop-catcher.866895/

wayne wooldridge said:

That was one on my list... knew I wouldn't catch it though lol

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Was on my list as well. NameJet/SnapNames caught it so it's in a private auction now (I'm in the auction).

JamesBond1337 said:

do you know if its possible to get private WHOIS from dynadot api call? i dont see anything about it

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you don't have to get it. You can set it manually after registration.

Greater chance using a VPS with a fast connection.

DIY is possible but I'm thinking more and more it might be better to get @FPForum software.

dordomai said:

Dynadot is the fastest if you use their API. (You can use the API manually with the URL with your browser - just hit refresh)

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wayne wooldridge said:

Enom is no good for registering dropped names though... even hours afters it's dropped and free to register, it will say that it's unavailable; at least my experience.

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Absolutely correct using "bulk register" at eNom BUT if you are taking the chance on a handReg use "bulk" and add it to your cart instead of "instant purchase." Then GO to your cart and hit "Checkout now" to get to the "Submit order" page. Leave that window open, but open a second window follow this link:
http://freewho.com/checker/

Type the name you want, then "Check domains" to get the registration status.
Refresh the page
Refresh the page
Refresh the page
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And eventually the name will either show as a new reg (likely dropcatch) or status bar goes yellow and shows as available.

Get to your (still open) "Submit order" page and "Press the button"

JamesBond1337 said:

Do you have any resources or tools you can suggest that would notify me when it is available for registering? Or do i have to sit and refresh the dynadot purchase page for a few hours xD

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We have a watch list that you can add the domain(s) to. Once the status changes, we will email you about it.

Also, we're glad to hear people have been using our drop catch and API successfully. We do recommend using prepay with our service as that will make any order complete much faster. Our drop catch starts at around $15.99, but could go higher if it goes to auction, especially depending on the domain name, so that is something to consider when you decide how much to prepay. Please let us know if you have any more questions!

What is the fastest hand-reg registrar?

enom.com

I usually use a backorder somewhere (several registrars are quick).
And I sometimes get hand-regged domains. (ddot a.o.)

BUT CAN SOMEBODY EXACTLY EXPLAIN WHAT "API" means ? And refreshing (F 5).
Is it a URL with the searchdomain in it ????.

The API (application programming interface) is how the server interacts with commands given in a URL. With dynadot, for example:

https://api.dynadot.com/api2.html?key=8S7I2s6Qd8g&
command=register&domain=mydomain.com&duration=1

The part after "key=" would have to be replaced with your assigned api key.


"command=register" is telling the server that you want to register a name.

&domain=" specifies which domain you are registering

And "&duration=" specifies the number of years of registration.

Each time you enter that URL, it sends the command, and the server will acknowledge and respond with either a success, failure, or system _ busy string.

wayne wooldridge said:

The API (application programming interface) is how the server interacts with commands given in a URL. With dynadot, for example:

https://api.dynadot.com/api2.html?key=8S7I2s6Qd8g&
command=register&domain=mydomain.com&duration=1

The part after "key=" would have to be replaced with your assigned api key.


"command=register" is telling the server that you want to register a name.

&domain=" specifies which domain you are registering

And "&duration=" specifies the number of years of registration.

Each time you enter that URL, it sends the command, and the server will acknowledge and respond with either a success, failure, or system _ busy string.

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How do you get the part after key ??? Is it assigned by DDot, asking them in an email ?

Login, click "domains" drop-down, select "api" and you should be able to set your key there.

Setting up api access is pretty much similar across other registrars that have it. You can also find your registrars api documentation by googling "your registrar" + api

wayne wooldridge said:

Login, click "domains" drop-down, click "api" and you should be able to set your key there.

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Thanks so much !

Dynadot said:

We have a watch list that you can add the domain(s) to. Once the status changes, we will email you about it.

Also, we're glad to hear people have been using our drop catch and API successfully. We do recommend using prepay with our service as that will make any order complete much faster. Our drop catch starts at around $15.99, but could go higher if it goes to auction, especially depending on the domain name, so that is something to consider when you decide how much to prepay. Please let us know if you have any more questions!

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I used the Dynadot API in a Python script to attempt to catch a domain. However 10 minutes in...my API key was banned for abuse. Can you verify what the rate limit on the API is? I read somewhere that the only limit was how long it takes to complete each subsequent request. I was only requesting the API after the previous call finished yet was still blocked.

JamesBond1337 said:

I used the Dynadot API in a Python script to attempt to catch a domain. However 10 minutes in...my API key was banned for abuse. Can you verify what the rate limit on the API is? I read somewhere that the only limit was how long it takes to complete each subsequent request. I was only requesting the API after the previous call finished yet was still blocked.

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Thanks for asking. We don't have a rate limit; however, the ban is set if you send a second request before the previous request has completed. You can include a response check in your script to avoid this. You can also use the command "is_processing" to check whether there are any processing requests. That way you if you get a connection timeout, you can call this command before sending an actual command to prevent getting an IP ban.

The ban is automatically removed after 10 minutes if you don't send any other commands, so you don't need to contact us to remove it. Also, I noticed some people had questions about our API and we do have more info on our website here: https://www.dynadot.com/domain/api.html

JamesBond1337 said:

I used the Dynadot API in a Python script to attempt to catch a domain. However 10 minutes in...my API key was banned for abuse. Can you verify what the rate limit on the API is? I read somewhere that the only limit was how long it takes to complete each subsequent request. I was only requesting the API after the previous call finished yet was still blocked.

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I had the same problem using urllib2. What I found was that closing the connection after having received the response would for some reason get me banned sometimes.

When I did not close the connection after receiving the data and just opened a new one I did not have this problem.

Running two scripts at once or or trying to make several connections = immediate ban for me.

If the domain has no competition , then you can use resellerclub api . its quite easy actually to work with ..it really works ..

If it is a desirable domain one of the dropcatching services will beat you to it.

It is best to backorder it with several backorder services to have the best chance at getting it.

try pheenix.com or dynadot to drop catch it. $12-$20 is not a big deal..

namesilo is fast especially if you have enough $ balance. I don't know if it's the fastest.

Of the ones I've used I think Uniregistry is quite fast.

JamesBond1337 said:

I do not want to pay a drop-catching service and am pretty confident the domain in pendingDelete I want is not going to be backordered by anyone else.

What is the fastest site i can go through a manual registration with once it drops? So i dont have to go through pages of payment details etc.?

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According to me dynadot has less processes & requires less time... @JamesBond1337

hand reg Pdfis.com

JamesBond1337 said:

I considered using DropCatch.com, but honestly i question their legitimacy .whats stopping them from putting in a fake bid so it goes to public auction? Ive read horror stories on here about DropCatch.

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if they put a fake bid, they must return your money from your bid(s). what is the problem then? if you try to catch an extremely vauable domain, there will be high bids anyway

Crikey, if it's so important and seconds are vital, just use the bloody drop-catch service!