OpenSRS transfer

[tinnitus]

Hi,

Does anyone know what Tucows/OpenSRS's policy is on transferring domains that have just expired?

I was stupid enough to let a domain of mine (on my OpenSRS reseller account) expire yesterday, and I've stopped using that reseller account so there's no $ in there right now, and I'm loathe to put another $250 into that account (min. CC payment) to just renew that one domain... Would I be able to do a transfer to my enom account at this point? Would OpenSRS allow a transfer to another reseller account? I need this domain active again ASAP.

Thanks for any advice/suggestions.

 

[stuff]

maybe make another opensrs account, normal account, push the name into it and then only pay for renew?

 

[tinnitus]

I don't see a name pushing mechanism between OpenSRS resellers...

 

[GeorgeK]

You're allowed to transfer expired names out of OpenSRS (as long as they're not in RGP). Make sure the name isn't locked.

To transfer to another reseller, just initiate a transfer from the other reseller.

 

[Nexus]

I'd add to George's note that as well as NOT being in RGP (REDEMPTIONPERIOD), prior to transfer, a domain name cannot have the REGISTRAR-HOLD status set (or as he notes REGISTRAR-LOCK either). REGISTRAR-HOLD can happen quickly after expiry, so it isn't something to be discounted. I use DiscountDomainRegistry.com, who is a Tucows reseller, and they set this status quickly, and at that point, one can only RENEW.

REGISTRAR-HOLD is often set by the REGISTRAR before deleting the name (any website or e-mail will NOT resolve in this status as it has been removed from the zone), while REGISTRAR-LOCK is generally used as a "protection" mechanism by the registrant, to prevent fraudulent transfers (while the domain itself is fully active and included in the zone files).

Best,
~ Nexus