Domain Transfers
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Domain Transfers
A domain transfer is, in effect, to transfer a domain name from the management under one registrar to another registrar.
A registrar is only responsible for the management of your domain records, this transfer should in no way affect your website, relevant email or DNS.
In order to process the transfer of your domain, you need to have domain already under your ownership and a registrar that you want to transfer that domain to. While the process of a domain transfer is a fairly simple procedure, it is important to understand the workings
of such a domain registration transfer.
In order to put your domain name transfer into effect, you need to apply for a
transfer to the registrar that you intend to move your domain over to. Most
registrars will have a form or an option on their website that you can select to
'transfer domain'. Once you select this option, the registrar (that you are
transferring your domain to) will have to contact - usually via email - the
administrator of your domain.
The contact details of this administrator should have been supplied by you when you registered your domain name and updated accordingly, if that contact has since been changed. Upon receiving the email notification, the administrator of your domain has to agree to accept the transfer. This step generally helps to validate the authenticity of the request for a transfer of domain name. If the administrator does not accept the transfer within a given period of time (within 5 days) then the registrar will assume that the transfer has been rejected. For this reason, it is important to ensure that all the contact information in your domain records is updated and valid.
If the email has been accepted, on the other hand, then your transfer is effectively in progress. Bear in mind that in order for the transfer of a domain name to be successful, that domain must be active. If, the domain is locked, inactive or in the process of being deleted or redeemed, then this does not meet the criteria for a transfer.
A domain must also have been registered for more than 60 days before you are allowed to transfer registrars. If, however, your domain happens to be involved in a legal dispute or if you are facing bankruptcy then the transfer of a domain name will not take effect.
If successful, the transfer of your domain name generally takes at least ten working days to complete - this can be shorter or longer depending on the registrar you choose. The cost of transfer will also vary depending on the registrar. Some registrars may be more willing than others to work out a package deal for you. For example, they might offer to provide you with free domain transfer service if you agree to register your domain with them for a period of more than a year. Again, the deal you score will depend on the registrar and on the amount of time you put into finding a package that is most suited to your needs.
Transfer your website to us in 3 easy steps...
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Step 1 - Choose a Web Hosting Package
Read through our web hosting packages and choose the package that is right for you. Should you need some help feel free to ask us.
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Step 2 - Fill out our Domain Transfer Form
Fill out our domain transfer form to initiate the process. Transferring your existing domain and website content takes approx. 24-36 hours to reflect.
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Step 3 - Terminate your provious web hosting account
Contact your existing web development company and ensure your account is paid in full and set for termination (Usually requires 1 months notice).
Remember to ask for a copy of your website should you wish to keep the existing web design.
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