This is what was sent to me
security issues we are required to combine your hosting and domain name registrations under one account.
said it would take one hour to do and web site wuld be down for that hour -- it has been down now for 4 days
Who controls the domain names in the united states?
The Internet Corporation For Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) does that.
Who controls the domain names in the united states?
ICANN
Who controls the domain names in the united states?
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is responsible for managing and coordinating the Domain Name System (DNS) to ensure that every address is unique and that all users of the Internet can find all valid addresses. It does this by overseeing the distribution of unique IP addresses and domain names. It also ensures that each domain name maps to the correct IP address.
ICANN is also responsible for accrediting the domain name registrars. "Accredit" means to identify and set minimum standards for the performance of registration functions, to recognize persons or entities meeting those standards, and to enter into an accreditation agreement that sets forth the rules and procedures applicable to the provision of Registrar Services.
ICANN's role is very limited, and it is not responsible for many issues associated with the Internet, such as financial transactions, Internet content control, spam (unsolicited commercial email), Internet gambling, or data protection and privacy.
Who controls the domain names in the united states?
In the US Verisign is designated as the registar for ICANN. Verisign has often come under fire for some poor administration practices too.
But for your issues, it sounds like your ISP may be to blame. All ISPs must run their own Domain Name Server, and are required to update Verisign on their changes. Some fail to do this in a timely manner. It's not uncommon.
