Fasthosts domain transfer guide
how to transfer your domain name from Fasthosts
At 123-reg.co.uk, we manage over 1.5 million domains. You can be sure your domain will be in the best place. And once your transfer’s complete, you’ll be able to take advantage of all the special offers in your control panel.
Just follow the instructions below to move your domain to 123-reg, the UK’s largest web host.
Please note: all Fasthosts domains are registered through UKreg.
For .uk domains
Start at http://www.ukreg.com
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.
Click on the “Members Login” link at the top of the page.
Go to UKreg and select “Configure Domains”.
Select the domain you’d like to move and choose “Change IPS Tag”.
The IPS tag for 123-reg is ‘123-REG’ enter it here.
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.
For non .uk domains
Start at http://www.ukreg.com
Click on the “Members Login” link at the top of the page.
Select “Configure Domains” in the middle of the page.
Log into your UKreg account.
Select the domain you wish to unlock.
Click “Unlock For Transfer” to see the screen in Fig. A. This does not apply to .eu domains.
Click “Confirm”.
Contact UKreg support and ask them to send you your Auth Code.
Next you will need to order the domain transfer in your 123-reg control panel.
Next, go to 123-reg.co.uk
Enter the domain name you wish to transfer into the search box in your 123-reg control panel and order your transfer (you will need a 123-reg account).
You can check on the status of your transfers on your domain transfer page.
Our domain transfer page guide will then assist you with completing your transfers.
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