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\nAs an InMotion Hosting reseller<\/a>, you are able to register domains to customers through WHMCS. However, if you are getting errors, you are best advised to check your logs for more information before contacting support.\n<\/p>\n\n

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Domain Checker reports domains available when they are registered<\/h2>\n
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\nThe most probable cause for this error proves to be a disconnect between WHMCS and the whois server. \n<\/p>\n\n

\nIn order to discover solutions, you must access your error log: Utilities > Logs > Activity Log<\/b>\n<\/p>\n\n

\nRefer to the errors below for troubleshooting information:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Error<\/th>\nSolutions<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Extension not listed in includes\/whoisservers.php<\/code><\/td>\nThis can be changed by editing the file<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n
Error: 110 – Connection Error<\/td>\nYour firewall is blocking port 43, contact support<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n
Error: 0 – php_network_getaddresses: getaddrinfo failed: Name or service not known<\/td>\nReview the WHMCS documentation<\/a> for more information<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

\nIf you continue to have problems, feel free to reach out to live support<\/a> anytime.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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