{"id":5102,"date":"2024-08-15T15:00:07","date_gmt":"2024-08-15T14:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/?post_type=ht_kb&p=5102"},"modified":"2026-02-17T17:39:21","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T17:39:21","slug":"how-to-verify-my-domain-name","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/support\/articles\/how-to-verify-my-domain-name\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Verify my gTLD Domain Name (.com, .net, .org, .info and others)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When purchasing certain generic top-level domains (gTLDs) such as .com, .net, .org, .info, .biz<\/strong> and similar extensions, you will receive an email asking you to verify the contact details entered at registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This guide explains how to verify your domain details to ensure the provided information is correct and start using your domain name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Table of Contents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Checking the details you entered for your domain name<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Verifying your domain via email<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What happens if you do not verify in time<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Resending the verification email<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    Step One – Check Your Registration Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    When purchasing a gTLD domain ( .com, .net, .org, .info etc. ), it is important to ensure that all contact details entered during registration are accurate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Incorrect contact details may prevent you from receiving the verification email and can result in the domain becoming suspended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Step Two – Verify via Email<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    If the registration details are correct, you will receive a verification email at the Domain Registrant email address<\/strong> associated with the domain. The email will come from noreply@names.co.uk<\/a> with the subject \u201cVerification required for domainname.com\u201d.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \"An<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Please click on the button in the email saying \u201cVerify your email now\u201d.<\/strong> Once this is done you shouldn\u2019t need to do anything further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If you are unable to find the email in your inbox, please check your Junk or Spam folder in your email folders too, in case they have gone in here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Step Three – What Happens If You Do Not Verify in Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    If verification is not completed within 15 days<\/strong> of registration, the domain will be automatically suspended by the registry<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    When this occurs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n