Why is email verification required for global domains?

Email verification is a mandatory security step for anyone registering a global domain (such as .com, .net, .org, or .biz). This process confirms that the contact information provided during registration is accurate and accessible.

Context

This requirement was established by ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers), the global authority for domain management. It applies to all domain registrars worldwide and is triggered during domain registration, transfers, or updates to registrant data.

How the verification process works

Once a global domain is ordered and processed, the system initiates a verification sequence to validate the Subscriber’s contact details.

1. Verification Email: An automated email is sent to the address associated with the domain registrant. The subject line typically reads: Action required: Please verify the domain registrant’s email address.
2. Validation Link: The email contains a unique verification link. Clicking this link confirms your identity and ownership of the email address.
3. Domain Activation: After you click the link, the verification is complete. If the domain was previously on hold, it will typically become active within a few minutes.

Distinction: Registered vs. Active

It is important to understand the status of your domain during this window:

• Registered: The domain is officially reserved in your name and cannot be purchased by anyone else.
• Active: The domain is functional. Until verification is completed, the domain remains “ServerHold” status. This means that while you own it, the website and email services associated with it will not work.

Practical Implications

Failure to verify your email address has direct consequences on your domain’s visibility and management.

• Service Suspension: If the link is not clicked within 15 days, the domain will be suspended. Visitors will see a verification landing page instead of your website.
• Reminders: Our system sends reminders after 7 and 14 days if the initial request is ignored.
• Timeline: While the domain is held for 45 days, failing to verify within this window may require manual intervention from our support team to reactivate the record.
• Consistency: This process is only required once per registrant. If you register multiple domains using the same verified email address, you will not need to repeat the process.

Summary

Email verification is a regulatory requirement designed to maintain the integrity of the global WHOIS database. Completing this one-click step ensures your domain remains active and fully manageable within your mybox account.