How to transfer your domain name from Fasthosts UK
At 123-reg.co.uk, we manage over 2.6 million domains. You can be sure your domain will be in good hands. And once your Fasthosts UK transfer from to 123-reg is complete, you'll be able to to use all the features in your control panel.
Just follow the instructions below to move your Fasthosts domain to 123-reg, the UK's largest web host.
Please note: all Fasthosts domains are registered through UKreg.
.uk domains | .com, .net, .org, .info, .biz*
For .uk domains
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To transfer a Fasthosts domain away from UKreg, you'll first need to check if it was initially registered at UKreg or if it was transferred into UKreg from elsewhere.
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Click on the "Members Login" link at the top of the page.
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Go to UKreg and select "Configure Domains".
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Select the Fasthosts domain you'd like to move and choose "Change IPS Tag".
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The IPS tag for 123-reg is '123-REG' enter it here.
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If the domain was transferred into UKreg you must also send a fax, on headed notepaper, to UKreg providing the following information:
- The new IPS tag name
- The username and password for your UKreg account
- The domain name
The support fax number for UKreg is 0870 888 3555.
Next you will need to order the domain transfer in your 123-reg control panel.
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Enter the domain name you wish to transfer into the search box in your 123-reg control panel and order your transfer from Fasthosts.co.uk to 123-reg.co.uk (you will need a 123-reg account).
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You can check on the status of your transfers on your domain transfer page. You might find our dedicated guide very useful in completing your transfers. Once this is done, your domain will no longer be hosted on Fasthosts.co.uk, but instead on UK's most reliable web host - 123-reg.
For .com, .net, .org, .info, .biz*
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Click on the "Members Login" link at the top of the page.
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Select "Configure Domains" in the middle of the page.
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Log into your UKreg account.
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Select the Fasthosts domain you wish to unlock.
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Contact UKreg support and ask them to send you your Auth code, make a note of this code.
Next you will need to order the Fasthosts UK domain transfer in your 123-reg control panel.
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The appropriate registry for your domain extension will then email you with further instructions on transferring your domain from Fasthosts UK to 123-reg, so please ensure you check your mail regularly.
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To check on the status of your transfers, visit your domain transfer page. You might find our dedicated guide very useful in completing your transfers. Once this is done, your domain will no longer be hosted on Fasthosts.co.uk, but instead on UK's most reliable web host - 123-reg.
*If your domain name is not in this list then please refer to our online guide for further information.
