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  • 08-12-2014 8:49pm
    #1
    sundodger5
    Registered Users Posts: 1,170 ✭✭✭


    I have an old email address i still use regularly. it is an old oceanfree one. i can access enails via web but since yesterday the pop mail seems to be down.
    I have nit heard that the service was being shut down so i assume a technical issue.
    Where do i start who owns the domain now so i can at least contact them
    Thanks


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    #2
    Bodder1
    Registered Users Posts: 17 ✭Bodder1


    Very same problem here since yesterday afternoon...will let you know what I discover....


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    #3
    bonzodog2
    Registered Users Posts: 6,220 ✭✭✭bonzodog2


    https://www.whois.net/
    Domain Name: OCEANFREE.NET
    Registrar: NETWORK SOLUTIONS, LLC.
    Whois Server: whois.networksolutions.com
    Referral URL: http://networksolutions.com
    Name Server: NS.ESATCLEAR.IE
    Name Server: PIXIE.ESATCLEAR.IE
    Status: clientTransferProhibited
    Updated Date: 09-jun-2009
    Creation Date: 03-may-1999
    Expiration Date: 03-may-2015


    So at a guess.... owned by o2 and thus by three now


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    #4
    Bodder1
    Registered Users Posts: 17 ✭Bodder1


    When you log in to your email account online click on HELP and there is a FAQ for Oceanfree with some info. Importantly there is a phone number for tech assistance: 1890 923 111


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    Bodder1
    Registered Users Posts: 17 ✭Bodder1


    By the way its BT who ran it so that's O2 or even Three now...


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    #6
    sundodger5
    Registered Users Posts: 1,170 ✭✭✭sundodger5


    Mailwasher showing socket error 10051 although god knows what that means


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    Bodder1
    Registered Users Posts: 17 ✭Bodder1


    sundodger5 wrote: »
    Mailwasher showing socket error 10051 although god knows what that means

    Don't worry about the mailwasher error. And whatever you do don't change any settings. This is soley an Oceanfree server issue that they have to resolve. Ring the number i gave you!


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    #8
    Wheelnut
    Registered Users Posts: 977 ✭✭✭Wheelnut


    Just for the record I also have an oceanfree address and I also have the same problem.


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    sundodger5
    Registered Users Posts: 1,170 ✭✭✭sundodger5


    what did they tell you when you rang?


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    unkel
    Registered Users Posts: 65,437 ✭✭✭✭unkel
    Chauffe, Marcel, chauffe!


    Solution: if you don't already have a gmail account, create one and add your oceanfree.net email address to your gmail account. I still use my oceanfree.net email this way :)

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    sundodger5
    Registered Users Posts: 1,170 ✭✭✭sundodger5


    unkel wrote: »
    Solution: if you don't already have a gmail account, create one and add your oceanfree.net email address to your gmail account. I still use my oceanfree.net email this way :)

    I'm afraid that doesn't seem to work. Get a "no route to host" error


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    sundodger5
    Registered Users Posts: 1,170 ✭✭✭sundodger5


    Rang them. They have had a few calls so are looking at it as we speak


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    28064212
    Registered Users Posts: 10,635 ✭✭✭✭28064212


    sundodger5 wrote: »
    Rang them. They have had a few calls so are looking at it as we speak
    As soon as its back up, start migrating to a proper email provider. Most of those old ISP mail hosts are being kept up by the skin of their teeth. As soon as they're uneconomical to run, they'll be shut down, and if you're not prepared, you'll lose all access to your emails

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    Khannie
    Registered Users Posts: 37,485 ✭✭✭✭Khannie


    Man...oceanfree. I'm amazed that those email addresses are still going. I'd seriously suggest starting to migrate people to a new one. The gmail with oceanfree pop suggested earlier in thread is probably a good option.


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    Bodder1
    Registered Users Posts: 17 ✭Bodder1


    All fixed and working well this morning!


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    Wheelnut
    Registered Users Posts: 977 ✭✭✭Wheelnut


    unkel wrote: »
    Solution: if you don't already have a gmail account, create one and add your oceanfree.net email address to your gmail account. I still use my oceanfree.net email this way :)

    It's back now but that solution did not work while the service was down. I know because that's the set-up I have.


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    dominoman
    Registered Users Posts: 124 ✭✭dominoman


    I think its time as Khannie says to start migrating. Especially as the domain has an expiry date of 03-may-2015. I have been using my oceanfree.net email for over 10 years but you would never know when they will drop support for it, the oceanfree.net website has not been update in many years looking at it. Also I would not think there are too many of us still using it so I also am amazed it is still working. I for one will miss my @oceanfree.net address.


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