> Anyway, I only just noticed that setting auto_renew to 0 only in fact sets > the domain to "Normal Notifications" and not "Let domain expire with no > further notices" as I had thought it would. > > Reading the API, the Modify command supports a let_expire parameter to set > the "Let domain expire" flag...but sw_register doesn't appear to have the > same. > > Can anyone confirm if the let_expire parameter works under sw_register? And > if not, can OpenSRS take a look at adding it in as an optional?
My understanding is that the auto_renew determines whether the domain is automatically renewed each year without notice (if set to 1), or whether the renewal process should proceed as normal, with all appropriate notices (if set to 0). The let_expire determines whether, for domains that are up for renewal, to stop sending notices and just let the domain drop (if set to 1), or to keep bugging the domain owner, etc., about the impending end of their domain period (if set to 0). Basically, what you are asking for is a way when registering a domain, to say "register this domain for X years, and then just let it expire without notifying anyone". Right? That could be a useful feature, but I suspect there are compliance issues. I mean, I bet OpenSRS is obligated to tell the customer or the RSP at least once about the impending expiry. You could always call the sw_register first, then the modify_domain immediately afterwards. But, I suspect you knew that. :) - Colin
