advice Sedo self verification

[doofer]

Trying to add domains to Sedo which are reg'd at Godaddy but have name servers for Dan.com. Sedo can't automatically verify ownership.

It says to enter Sedo verification ID into TXT settings of Godaddys DNS settings !? Maybe i'm being thick but I can't find any mention of TXT settings on my Godaddy pages ? Do they mean change the server names to the Sedo ID code ? Perhaps if I change the server names back to Godaddys default settings temporarily they may be able to auto verify then change them back to Dans afterwards !?

 

[Bob Hawkes]

You need to change the txt record while using registrars's default nameservers most places. Then after the Sedo verification done change DNS to what you want.

But this is most important tip. Enter the Sedo txt verification BEFORE you list them on Sedo. When I do them after they sometimes take long but when done before they almost always verify in minutes.

Bob

 

[D Haynes]

Even pointing them to Sedo doesn't always work. I gave up on adding a few names cos it was so laborious.

 

[NickB]

Even pointing them to Sedo doesn't always work. I gave up on adding a few names cos it was so laborious.

That's odd I find pointing to ns1 & ns2 sedoparking.com works pretty quickly...

 

[D Haynes]

That's odd I find pointing to ns1 & ns2 sedoparking.com works pretty quickly...

I found it worked maybe 50% of the time. Names were at Godaddy. Maybe I've just been unlucky.

 

[Namebox]

For a quick verification, before adding names to Sedo , first change nameservers.

 

[kite26]

You need to change the txt record while using registrars's default nameservers most places. Then after the Sedo verification done change DNS to what you want.

But this is most important tip. Enter the Sedo txt verification BEFORE you list them on Sedo. When I do them after they sometimes take long but when done before they almost always verify in minutes.

Bob

Thank you very much!!!

 

[AbdulBasit.com]

Best is to take snapshot of domains in your registrar account and send to Sedo. They'll add to your Sedo account.

 

[AbdulBasit.com]

Does it work for bulk?

Yes... at least for me.
As far as all the domains are showing in snapshot, they can be approved by Sedo.

 

[Peter45]

But this is most important tip. Enter the Sedo txt verification BEFORE you list them on Sedo. When I do them after they sometimes take long but when done before they almost always verify in minutes.

I confirm, just did it with 2 domains:

Domain Nr. 1: added into SEDO --> changed Registrar's DNS settings inserting Sedo TXT verification code --> 1 hour --> still "pending verification"

Domain Nr. 2: changed Registrar's DNS settings inserting Sedo TXT verification code --> added domain to SEDO --> 5 minutes --> "Verified"

Thank you Bob, you saved me a lot of stress!

 

[Peter45]

I confirm, just did it with 2 domains:

Domain Nr. 1: added into SEDO --> changed Registrar's DNS settings inserting Sedo TXT verification code --> 1 hour --> still "pending verification"

Domain Nr. 2: changed Registrar's DNS settings inserting Sedo TXT verification code --> added domain to SEDO --> 5 minutes --> "Verified"

Addendum

One of my registrars doesn't allow to bulk change the DNS settings inserting Sedo TXT verification code,
but it allows to bulk change the Nameservers,

so I went with the option of changing Nameservers, using
NS1.SEDOPARKING.COM
NS2.SEDOPARKING.COM

It worked, but most importantly, using this option too applies the best practice: first change Nameservers at the registrars, and then add the domains at Sedo.
The process will flow more smoothly.


A final note, for the newbies like me:
While the Nameservers at the registrars point at Sedo, the domains are not visible anymore as parked at the registrar,
but after the domains are ownership-verified at Sedo, Sedo doesn't need anymore the Nameservers pointed at it,
so now you can cancel Sedo Nameservers in the registrar's DNS settings and your domains are visibly-parked again at the registrar.

 

[Peter45]

Which registrar was this? The ease of doing bulk changes may be a factor for some in choosing one registrar over another.

Congrats, BTW, on successfully doing the listings!

Thanks LCD
your inquiry about the registrar's name is very understandable but as someone who has just landed on the domain investors planet, at the moment I prefer to be very cautious i.e. to avoid saying anything negative about anything


Let's put it - positively - this way: among Dynadot, Namecheap, Porkbun and GoDaddy, until now Dynadot is - by far - my favourite registrar.
I find them particularly domain investors friendly because they offer:
- domain testing,
- bulk changes in the DNS settings,
- streamlined process for canceling/removing domains from account, without having to contact the support and with email confirming the cancellation,
- support online chat,
- domains new registrations price,
- integration with both Sedo and GoDaddy Market Networks.

 

[NickB]

I just temporarily point the nameservers to Sedo, then change them to DAN

The TXT record approach was a pain for me

 

[frank-germany]

the dns txt file doesn't result in sedo accepting the domain

the sedo nameservers are set to accept any domain
so there is no delay

 

[kite26]

Some tips:
-After getting the domain, turn off the privacy.
-Add the TXT record BEFORE you add the domain on Sedo. Let 1-2 hours to pass. Then, add your name.

 

[doofer]

Thanks for the replies. Tried a few changing to Sedo name servers (why didn't I think of that !?) & it worked straight away on some but not on others. Bit of a pain in the ar&e though ! See if I get more success with Sedo than Dan.

 

[Bob Hawkes]

the dns txt file doesn't result in sedo accepting the domain

Not sure I understand, @frank-germany . To have the domain added to your Sedo account, your ownership must be verified. The first way they say to do this is the txt record. They do go on to give the DNS pointed to Sedo as a second way. I have used the txt record many times, and if it has been entered before I add the domain to my account, Sedo accepts the domain essentially instantly, within a minute or two. Why do you say it does not result in accepting the domain?

It is only in the few times that I want to use Sedo parking, or if the registrar does not allow me to set txt records, that I ever use the Sedo DNS route.

Bob

 

[Bob Hawkes]

Bob how do you do for bulk domains verification

With the size of my portfolio, and rate I am adding to it, I normally am only adding a few at a time to Sedo. I have used the bulk tools at Name.com that allow you to readily add the txt files to a bunch of domains all at once. To be honest, have not explored which other registrars have similar. I am sure others reading this thread will know though.
Bob

 

[7363824]

What may be an option, depending on registrar is to configure a default configuration applied to all new domains in your account that point to the registrar's DNS and automatically adds the sedo txt record then add to sedo first then once done add to dan and manually change nameservers to dan.

Admittedly I use Epik's landers/DNS and have a default domain profile setup so when I new domain gets put in my account it automatically puts up a make offer lander and has the sedo verification record already added so I don't ever have to think about it.

I am kinda surprised they don't have a setting to add txt records when using their nameservers, I am sure alot of dan users also list on sedo.

 

[inforg]

Its such a chore to add domains at Sedo. It really is getting worse. Nothing works. The TXT record has no effect, the NS literally never works and now even when I email screen shots to the security email and the verification email, neither of them reply. It's like they dont want you to list names with them .

I've had the same experience lately. After the third try, just had about 40 names finally get listed. 50 to go.

 

[D Haynes]

I've had the same experience lately. After the third try, just had about 40 names finally get listed. 50 to go.

Good luck! I woukdnt mind if I'd ever had a sale through Sedo but all my sales come through AN, Dan or GD.

 

[lovely4ever]

Its such a chore to add domains at Sedo. It really is getting worse. Nothing works. The TXT record has no effect, the NS literally never works and now even when I email screen shots to the security email and the verification email, neither of them reply. It's like they dont want you to list names with them .

i have similar scenario , TXT record added for 3 domains , but the 3 domains still pending verification since one week , i sent emails twice with remiders included screenshots and purchase receipts , but no reply from them til now !!


.

 

[markfromslo]

Wow, what a pain in the butt Sedo is.

I have names listed at Dan and Afternic, and two years ago had Sedo deactivate my account because their system is so horrible to use in so many ways (and they are so politically correct about allowed names). Sedo had only accounted for at the most 5% of my sales anyway, Afternic and Dan vastly outperforming.

But I thought I would give Sedo a shot again. I just created a new account this morning. And even this was a pain as well: multiple phone calls since I had ask to cancel the account before...

With the account created, I went to enter one name as a test. I then got an email that said I needed to do the verification bit. And then I ran into the issue everyone else has on here: my names already have nameservers set up at Dan or Afternic. Sure, I could do the techniques mentioned in this thread to get this one verified, but I have 4,500 domain names and I cannot imagine dealing with verifying them all. It's just too much work for such poor sales results.

So my enthusiasm for using Sedo again was extremely short-lived.

 

[markfromslo]

95% of my sales are from Dan and Afternic, so I only keep doing Sedo out of habit at this point.

I'm curious about this, since this was my experience as well. And 5% is not really enough for me to want to maintain names at yet another broker.

I have my names listed at Afternic and DAN with BIN pricing. The nameservers point to DAN. I've priced my names 10% higher at Afternic (commissions cost). What is your set up, if you don't mind me asking.

Note: interestingly, while my domain names resolve to a Dan sales page, most people will buy it at Afternic at 10% higher. LOL. I don't get it. My only thought is that most people never key the URL into a browser's address bar (!), and simply try to register it at Godaddy or one of it's affiliates. I don't know what else would explain this.

 

[SuperDudePro]

I'm curious about this, since this was my experience as well. And 5% is not really enough for me to want to maintain names at yet another broker.

I have my names listed at Afternic and DAN with BIN pricing. The nameservers point to DAN. I've priced my names 10% higher at Afternic (commissions cost). What is your set up, if you don't mind me asking.

Note: interestingly, while my domain names resolve to a Dan sales page, most people will buy it at Afternic at 10% higher. LOL. I don't get it. My only thought is that most people never key the URL into a browser's address bar (!), and simply try to register it at Godaddy or one of it's affiliates. I don't know what else would explain this.

My situation is similar, but reversed. I have 95% of my landers at Afternic and about 5+% at Dan. Both with BIN pricing. I also add everything to Sedo and GoDaddy as make offer. I keep the price the same between Dan and Afternic. I assume the AN commission and if it goes through DAN instead, it's a bonus. I also have about 40 domains at brandbucket and 30 more at squadhelp.

I prefer DAN because of payment plans, visit tracking and the site in general, but they can't compete with the numbers that AN landers give me. Hopefully AN will expand beyond the payment options that they have and start giving us visit analytics.

At this point, it only takes a few minutes more a month to put everything on Sedo and Godaddy in addition to AN and DAN, so I'll probably keep doing it. I do get offers and follow-up from the GoDaddy listings.