Domain Transer Process | Domain Transfer Policy
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As per the rules set by ICANN for domain transfer, an EPP Code / Authorization Key which is unique for each domain name is required. The transfer request can only be initiated with the EPP code / Authorization Key between two registrar's. The EPP code / Authorization Key can be retrived only from the current domain registrar of the domain name.
What is EPP Code / Authorization Key?
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An Authorization code is the alphanumeric code which adds extra level of security to the domain name registration. This code is unique for each domain name registered and is assigned by the registrar at the time of the domain registration. This ensures that the owner only can transfer the domain
This code is very important while domain transfer process. This code must be requested from the current domain registrar in order to transfer the domain.
The Authorization code is also referred as Authcode or EPP code. This code is 6 - 16 characters.
Domain Transfer : .com / .net/ . org / .biz / .info - gTLD domains :
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1. EPP Code / Authorization Key has to be provided to us.
2. The domain should be unlocked at the current registrant for domain transfer.
3. The domain transfer request initiated by us will reach to the email address that is registered in the " Administrative Contact Details " or/and " Registrant Contact Details " for the domain.
4. The transfer request reaches to the email address in 8 to 24 hours.
5. The transfer request has to be accepted by clicking the approval link for domain transfer in the email received from our domain registrar, ENOM is our domain registrar.
6. The transfer request has to be accepted within 7 days as it expires and is not valid after 7 days.
7. It takes minimum 5 to 7 days for the domain to get completely transferred under our registration after the transfer request is accepted and approved.
We suggest you to update the name server that has been provided to you in the Welcome Email for your domain before starting the domain transfer process. The name server can be updated from the current domain registrar to make point the domain name to our servers. Most domain registrars have an online control panel which will allow you to update these yourself. Updating the name servers, prior to the transfer, will prevent any downtime during the migration process for your hosting account.
Why domains cannot be transfered ?
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There are several reasons why the owner may not be able to transfer the domain : -
1. The domain is in ‘REGISTRAR-LOCK‘ status. The owner should unlock the domain before continuing the domain transfer.
2. The domain is newly registered, such newly registered domains cannot be transferred to another domain registrar till 60 days of completion wit the existing domain registrar.
3. The email address present in the whois directory (records updated in the registrant/administrative contact for the domain) is not valid. The owner should update the email address in the whois directory by contacting with the existing domain registrar.
4. The Authorization code for the domain is not been provided yet. The owner should ask for the Auth-code from the current domain registrar.
5. The domain is expired; still the owner is trying to transfer the domain. If the domain expires before the domain transfer has been initiated, a possibility exist that the domain transfer can be denied even though the owner has submitted an order to transfer the domain before the expiration date of the domain.
6. The transfer has not been authorized yet. Please check your email for the authorization email.
ICANN rules for Domain Transfer Rejections.
A transfer may be rejected for the following reasons only:
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* Evidence of fraud
* UDRP - Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy Action.
* Court order by a court of competent jurisdiction
* Reasonable dispute over the identity of the Registrant or Administrative contact
* No payment for a previous registration period (including credit card charge-backs) if the domain name is past its expiration date or for previous or current registration periods if the domain name has not yet expired.
* In all such cases, however, the domain name must be put into “Registrar Hold” status by the registrar prior to the denial of transfer
* Express written objection to the transfer from the Administrative contact - email, fax, paper document.
* The domain name is in Registrar Lock status.
* The domain name is in the first 60 days of an initial registration period
Domain Transfer May Not Be Denied for any of the Following Reasons:
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* Nonpayment for a pending or future registration period
* No response from the registrant or administrative contact
* Domain name in Registrar unlock status
* Domain name Older than 60 days of registration
Domain Transfer : UK TLD Domain names.
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IPS TAG only applies to UK Domains like .co.uk , .uk.com, .uk.net, .me.uk .ac.uk and .org.uk. For UK TLD domains, the domain is transferred by changing the IPS TAG. You need to place a request to your current domain registrar to change the IPS TAG for the domain to " WEBHOSTINGUK" (without quotes). It takes couple of minutes/hours for the domain to get transferred to our Nominet account.
We suggest you to update the name server that has been provided to you in the Welcome Email for your domain before starting the domain transfer process. The name server can be updated from the current domain registrar to make point the domain name to our servers. Most domain registrars have an online control panel which will allow you to update these yourself. Updating the name servers, prior to the transfer, will prevent any downtime during the migration process for your hosting account.
What is IPS TAG?
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Internet Provider Security(IPS) tags are used by Internet Service Providers (ISP) to allow control of the Domain Name System (DNS). The term "IPS" is now considered obsolete by Nominet - the UK Head Registry, and has since been replaced by the term "registrar". An IPS tag is the case sensitive label that applies to each ISP (Internet Service Providers) and is required to transfer domain names from one ISP (Internet Service Providers) to another. A domain name owner does not have the access to change this tag themselves, he has to contact the current registrar (ISP - Internet Service Provider).
If the current domain registrar is not responding to your request to change the IPS TAG, you may directly contact Nominet - the UK Head Registry and get the IPS TAG changed from them. Nominet.org.uk will charge £10.00 + VAT to change the IPS TAG.
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