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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Signed up, bought a domain (for parking). Assigned Nameservers. Everything was good. Until suddenly my purchase was refunded overnight with zero notice AND my account was 100% locked. Just straight... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Any organization that automatically applies auto-renewal to all orders, then makes it difficult to cancel, is using slimy business practices. That why Hover is slimy: Because they use this sli... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Vistaprint who I had my domain and email with for many years decided to transfer all their loyal clients to Hover.com. Well, what a nightmare this so called company is, since this transfer happened I... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

After purchasing a domain and using their email for some time, they removed my domain ownership and purged all my emails, without even letting me know. When I called to understand why I was locked... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely abysmal customer service

Absolutely abysmal customer service. I sent a request for a refund as I no longer used their service and customer service did not email me back as they stated they would. When I followed up again, they refused and would only give me only 50% for a refund and claimed all their supervisors were too busy and would email me back later. They've built a untrustworthy system to scam you of your money and will continue to argue the same points over and over.

September 11, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy service, quick assistance

They have really simplified managing my domains. They were excellent when I had to move over my .co.uk domain. I had an issue with forwarding my web address Racquel on the chat box support was so helpful as I am not the most tech savy person she was quick and friendly. The issue was resolved in moments.

July 31, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Their support is deliberately terrible

Their support is deliberately terrible. Purchased domain names through a reseller of theirs and the owner died, company went out of business. Provided Hover with proof of all of the facts above including canceled checks to the reseller. Additionally I'm listed as the owner of the domain on their own website. Still they walk around like their hands are tied. They say this is insuffecient information. Begged them to send a confirmation email to the address they have on file for the owner of the domains. They refuse to do it. My domains are still their hostages. I'll have to wait another 20 months until they expire and just hope I can buy them (at another registrar) before somebody else does. These people are the absolute worst. Do not do business with them.

July 25, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Hover is bad for business

On Hover, it is hard to find what you need to turn off auto renew and even navigate the online account. I used the online help feature and it did not resolve the issue. I emailed and the customer service agent who responded to my emails was not helpful. I called customer service multiple times and noone answered. I kept getting a repeating message. When I spoke to customer service today, the agent was argumentative and discounting of my experience. When a company is hard to get a hold of, makes opting out or navigating my account difficult, and has poor customer service. I tend to not trust it. Domain companies know that you are tied to your domain name especially if you've had it for years. I consider Hover's business practices exploitive and their customer service poor. I will find a new domain provider. My business has been built up enough and I am a small operation. I can get by on word of mouth referrals until I set up a new website.

July 11, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They turned my email and website off

They turned my email and website off. The only notification I got was the day before while I was on a cruise with no coverage available! I have advertising campaigns going in the middle of this that needs the website and email running. I don't think I'm going I be doing business with vista print after this either.

June 25, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Hover turned on auto renew when I set…

They turned on auto renew when I set all my domains to off. This isn't the first time, but it is the last time. I transferred all my domains and all my customers domains to Porkburn using there bulk domain transfer. I was with Hover for more than 15 years and always recommended them to clients who wanted to maintain their own domain. I have now advised those clients to switch. I hate a thief and a liar. They will tell you they didn't do it. But, I never in 15 years ever set to auto renew. I don't give internet companies control to my finances, never. There support has gone from incredible to rude, condescending and email only support. What a shame from what they were to what they are. They should fire their CEO.

As a bonus, I discovered Porkbun is cheaper, Thanks Trust Pilot for the suggestion. And the transfer couldn't be any easier, so thanks Porkbun.

June 23, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Service suspended without any information or reason provided.

Service suspended without any information or reason provided.

I subscribed for a 40$/year plan for one of their email services, it was working fine for a day or two.

Then suddenly, I was unable to login, access my mailbox, etc.

I was also unable to reset my password or access my control center, the account seemed to be locked out of nowhere.

I immediately contacted their support via e-mail and social media, firstly received a reply after 3 days.

My account was locked for "verification", the subscription has been cancelled/refunded and I'm forced to call a international phone number to verify "something", which exactly support wasn't able to tell me.

I lost my account and access to the previously subscribed, already paid e-mail address, luckily it wasn't used for anything critical, otherwise I would be stranded now with lost access.

I asked for a possible solution and to communicate via e-mail further which was not possible.

Cannot recommend any of their services.

Support staff was polite but couldn't do anything for me.

I'm a normal EU customer, no sketchy stuff or whatever.

Normally, I don't write negative reviews at all.

Do NOT use!

June 3, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible, terrible, terrible customer service

Terrible customer service.

Website down for days, everything via email, say that mainly registering a fault number. No progress. Now going to have to transfer to a different hosting company. I would certainly not recommend them.

May 30, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

My Domain has been off since the 16th of May 2024

My Domain, mhlassociates.com, has been offline since Thursday the 16th of May 2024. I have logged two faults with the following numbers, #2750139 & #2750815 and have given Hover all the information they need to get the Domain back up. To get onto an online chat, I was asked to log in to my Hover account. It did this and was told that a 6-digit number would be sent to my email address. This was never received as with the Domain being down the mail accounts don't work, simple !! There was no other option to get a code, i.e. by mobile number. I found a UK number to call to see if I could get assistance, it doesn't work !! I have been in IT for over 30 years and have never seen support like this in my life. Nothing happens over the weekend and with the time difference between the US & the UK it's just a waiting game. Clients can't contact me, urgent appointments are not getting through, this is a disgrace. When my renewal comes up in January 2025 I will be moving to a Hosting Company with 24/7 support etc. This Domain has been active since 2002 and this is the first major problem I have encountered. If I could have given half a star, I would have. Hover, get your act together.

May 16, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Hover will scam you

Was forced to use Hover when Vistaprint transferred all the clients to Hover. The autopayment didn't work like it always did with Vistaprint. To recover my account we need to pay 191 dollars. I recommend everyone NOT to use Hover they're scammers who Just want to rob you from as much money as possible.

April 17, 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do not use if A UK business.

I recently encountered an issue with Hover regarding the auto-renewal of a domain name, and I feel compelled to share my concerns about their compliance with UK consumer protection laws.

My experience with Hover revealed potential breaches of key legislation designed to safeguard consumers' rights and ensure fair treatment in commercial transactions. Specifically, Hover's handling of the auto-renewal process raises questions regarding their adherence to the following laws and regulations:

1. Consumer Rights Act 2015: This fundamental legislation grants consumers the right to cancel contracts and receive refunds within a specified cooling-off period. Despite my timely request for cancellation upon becoming aware of the auto-renewal, Hover's refusal to provide a refund may contravene this law.

2. Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013: These regulations establish consumers' rights in distance selling and off-premises contracts, including the right to cancel contracts within 14 days. Hover's actions raise concerns about their compliance with these regulations.

3. Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Regulations 1999: These regulations aim to protect consumers from unfair terms in contracts that could restrict their statutory rights. Hover's refusal to refund the auto-renewal fee, despite the cancellation request falling within the cooling-off period, appears to be a clear violate these regulations.

4. The Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002: These regulations require businesses engaged in electronic commerce to provide transparent information to consumers, including details about their right to cancel contracts. Hover's failure to honour my cancellation request within the legally prescribed period raises questions about their compliance with this directive.

Overall, my experience with Hover has highlighted concerns about their commitment to complying with UK consumer protection laws. As a consumer, I expect companies to uphold these laws and treat customers fairly. I urge Hover to review their policies and practices to ensure full compliance with UK consumer protection legislation.

April 12, 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible

Terrible. I needed them for the SIMPLEST thing: forward my emails from their address to mine. They didn't do it, fixed it, and it immediately broke again. Months later, they try to pretend I'm somehow to blame, and Nicole P is condescending and combative--and the problem is unresolved. They also won't issue a partial refund despite their service not working for months. They literally try to say "Don't have us forward to Gmail" when 99.99994% of people use Gmail. Incredible.

March 18, 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unreliable in service!

Unreliable in service!

This is the most customer unfriendly company ever.
They were forced on my by Wix and Vista Print and now I cannot get them to help me to transfer my Domain to another provider.
I have been trying to get their attention for months now, but they keep sending me information which does not work. Be careful with this company they are unreliable!!!

February 6, 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

SCAM

They offer free plan, and charge you without notification, PLEASE do no try anything with them, when you try to contact the customer service is rude, I got scammed by them.

January 8, 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

AVOID AT ALL COSTS AND VISTAPRINT

Vistaprint passed my account to HOVER and their website does not work, they do not respond to any emails and now I have had to finish up my website they take your money and once they have done that they will NOT communicate with you I am very upset and will be taking this further

January 29, 2024
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