discuss DNS settings for Parking at NP while listing on several platforms

[Molly]

Hi guys. I’m hearing conflicting things. Suppose I want to park a domain one place (say, using NP landers), but also list it for sale on AN, Sedo, Atom, Dan, etc, all at the same time. What DNS and/or NS settings are needed to accomplish this? Thanks.

 

[Molly]

@NamePros

 

[alcy]

if u want np lander u need np dns

then u list wherever u want on markets

u dont need dns to list on markets...

think of dns as for landers

 

[Molly]

if u want np lander u need np dns

then u list wherever u want on markets

u dont need dns to list on markets...

think of dns as for landers

How do you verify ownership if you don’t need text records?

 

[Molly]

I would think adding txt verification records for the various marketplaces, and then pointing NS to NP would be the way to go, but please tell me what I’m missing. I hate having to deal with ownership verification. Thanks.

 

[alcy]

ah yes there is that honestly I never figured out txt verifies... just dont wanna be bothered... so what I do is list on dan... no txt verify... and sedo with a temp.chnage of DNS to verify there... works good for me.

from dan with bin i get on gd etc...

 

[Molly]

What makes this especially annoying is that GD doesn’t offer a way to add txt records to multiple domains at a time. It does, however, allow you to change Nameservers in bulk. How else do you verify ownership?

 

[Future Sensors]

@Molly The way you've currently set your nameservers for NamePros Parking is correct. It includes the unique verification nameserver so that your domain will get the verified status.

 

[Molly]

It includes the unique verification nameserver so that your domain will get the verified status.

Thanks, future sensors. I understand NP is verified this way, but what about all of the other marketplaces? Is this how I should proceed with future domains — add txt verification records for all of the other marketplaces, and then point NS to NP? Will those added txt records still work? Thanks again.

 

[Future Sensors]

Thanks, future sensors. I understand NP is verified this way, but what about all of the other marketplaces? Is this how I should proceed with future domains — add txt verification records for all of the other marketplaces, and then point NS to NP? Will those added txt records still work? Thanks again.

Some work with unique verification Nameservers that you can use (NamePros Parking, Afternic, DAN). Sedo does not have this.

Some work with unique TXT verification strings that you can use (NamePros Parking, Afternic, DAN, Sedo).

Some work with unique CNAME verification strings that you can use (NamePros Parking, Sedo).

When you change NS to the marketplace, and you want to have your domain verified this way, it can only be done when there's a unique verification nameserver method available.

When you're using TXT or CNAME to do the verification, you're NOT using the nameservers of the marketplace, but typically remain with the registrar nameservers and add the CNAME or TXT records there.

After you've successfully verified your domain at all marketplaces, you can change NS again to use only the nameservers of the marketplace you'd like to point your landers to.

For advanced users, it's possible to remain using custom nameservers and point to marketplace landers a different way, and still use TXT/CNAME for verification.

 

[Future Sensors]

I can imagine it might be a bit complicated for new users

 

[Molly]

Thank you, @Future Sensors, for elaborating. Basically, Sedo’s system is poorly designed. Not only do they not offer unique nameservers, they also offer no way to manually have it check. You’re basically stuck waiting until Sedo’s system is good and ready to work before you can then point to where you want it to go.

 

[Future Sensors]

Thank you, @Future Sensors, for elaborating. Basically, Sedo’s system is poorly designed. Not only do they not offer unique nameservers, they also offer no way to manually have it check. You’re basically stuck waiting until Sedo’s system is good and ready to work before you can then point to where you want it to go.

That's not my conclusion. Sedo's verification just works.

Here's how to do it: https://sedo.com/member/ownership_verification.php

But you have to configure correctly. We've discussed this already.

You can ask @Sedo if there are plans to add the unique NS verification method in the future, though.

 

[Molly]

That's not my conclusion. Sedo's verification just works.

But you have to configure correctly. We've discussed this already.

Sedo doesn’t always immediately check for the txt, does it? On AN, there’s a manual force check when adding, if it’s needed. Sort of like Atom has, too. Very convenient. And unlike NP, Sedo doesn’t seem to check again regularly.

 

[Future Sensors]

Sedo doesn’t always immediately check for the txt, does it?

Make sure that your unique TXT record is already present in the DNS of your registrar, and that it can be queried before adding the domain to Sedo. If you follow this procedure, verification will usually be done within like 20 seconds.

 

[Bravo Mod Team]

How do you verify ownership if you don’t need text records?

Only NamePros does continuous verification, so you would verify with the other marketplaces first by setting their necessary NS/TXT records.

After your domains are verified elsewhere, then you can finally set the nameservers to NamePros DNS on your domains.

 

[Bravo Mod Team]

What makes this especially annoying is that GD doesn’t offer a way to add txt records to multiple domains at a time. It does, however, allow you to change Nameservers in bulk. How else do you verify ownership?

Your GoDaddy account manager may be able to do it for you.

Alternatively, you could bulk set all of your domains to another DNS provider using that provider's nameservers, and then bulk set TXT records on all of your domains at that other DNS provider.

Lastly, you could use a registrar that supports setting bulk TXT records, such as Dynadot.

 

[Molly]

Your GoDaddy account manager may be able to do it for you.

Alternatively, you could bulk set all of your domains to another DNS provider using that provider's nameservers, and then bulk set TXT records on all of your domains at that other DNS provider.

Lastly, you could use a registrar that supports setting bulk TXT records, such as Dynadot.

Super helpful, @Bravo Mod Team. Thanks! And I’ve actually been wondering about that account manager stuff. How does one go about getting one of those? I’ve given GD an ungodly amount of money.

 

[Future Sensors]

Some additional remarks regarding making DNS changes.

• There can be a delay in processing your change request at your registrar
• Next, there can be a delay in processing your change request at the registry
• Next, there can be a delay caused by DNS caching on your side, on the marketplace side, and everywhere in between

If you're seeing your NS change reflected in whois, that doesn't automatically mean that your change is already processed in DNS. With some TLDs, especially ccTLDs and some New gTLDs but also .org, it just takes some extra time. Always check DNS, and query the right nameservers directly (okay, advanced stuff).

In short: Change, wait and enjoy a tea or coffee, add to marketplace.

 

[Molly]

In short: Change, wait and enjoy a tea or coffee, add to marketplace.

Thanks for the reminder, @Future Sensors. Patience isn’t my strongest suit.

 

[Bravo Mod Team]

I’ve given GD an ungodly amount of money.

That's exactly how. And as soon as you stop doing that, they take your account manager away.

 

[Bravo Mod Team]

And as soon as you stop [giving them an ungodly amount of money], they take your account manager away.

https://www.namepros.com/threads/godaddy-premier-services-benefits.1197697/

 

[Future Sensors]

I’m not sure if @Molly qualifies for premier services treatment, given the number of domains she has registered with GoDaddy. My advice is to consider switching to registrars that treat every customer like a VIP. Dynadot and Porkbun are often recommended for their exceptional service.

 

[Molly]

My advice is to consider switching to registrars that treat every customer like a VIP. Dynadot and Porkbun are often recommended for their exceptional service.

I would love to move my portfolio to Dynadot; have slowly started registering domains there recently. The trouble is, Godaddy closeout. I’m pretty sure I can’t register these names with a different register. …Effing GD.

 

[boziffous]

I would love to move my portfolio to Dynadot; have slowly started registering domains there recently. The trouble is, Godaddy closeout. I’m pretty sure I can’t register these names with a different register. …Effing GD.

As your domains come up for renewal at GoDaddy, just transfer them to Dynadot instead.