When a user gets a domain name they get a unique key called a UDAI (Unique Domain Authentication ID) which needs to be quoted to allow a new registrar to take over handling a domain.
Whilst in principle this could work, we might get a similar situation where web design companies seem to transfer domains to a registrar of their choice having obtained the UDAI from the customer who didn't really understand what was going on. i.e. Telco: So, you want this cool new cellphone, thats great and we will need your landline UDAI too. Client: Why? Telco: Oh, you know, it just makes things easier and you'll get your new phone up and running much quicker. Client: Oh, OK its abc123. Are you sure you need it? Telco: Yes, don't worry we'll get it all sorted for you. ... ... -- =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Glen Eustace GodZone Internet Services, a division of AGRE Enterprises Ltd. P.O. Box 8020, Palmerston North, New Zealand 4446. Ph: +64 6 357 8168, Fax +64 6 357 8165, Mob: +64 27 542 4015 http://www.godzone.net.nz "A Ministry specialising in providing low-cost Internet Services to NZ Christian Churches, Ministries and Organisations."