how to transfer your domain name from Names.co.uk

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.

.uk domains | Non .uk domains

For .uk domains

Start at http://admin.names.co.uk/

1

Log into the NamesCo control panel at http://admin.names.co.uk .

2

After logging in, click "Domain Names".

3

Select the domain name that you'd like to transfer.

4

Click "DNS & Transfer Option".

5

Click "Transfer Domain".

6

Enter the IPS tag "123-REG".

7

Initialise the transfer.

Next you will need to order the domain transfer in your 123-reg control panel.

For non .uk domains

Start at http://admin.names.co.uk/

1

Log into the NamesCo control panel (http://admin.names.co.uk/). If you have misplaced your username and password, click on the "Forgotten Your Password?” link and ask the system to resend them.

2

After logging in, click on "Domain Names".

3

Select the domain name that you want to transfer.

4

Click on "DNS & Transfer Option".

5

Click on "Transfer Domain".

6

Follow the onscreen instructions to transfer your domain name from NamesCo. Choose to unlock the domain name.

7

Contact NamesCo support and ask them for your domain’s Auth Code.

8

Initialise the transfer.

9

OpenSRS/TuCows (our domain registrar) will then email you with further instructions on using your Auth Code to transfer your domain to 123-reg, so please ensure you check your mail regularly

Next you will need to order the domain transfer in your 123-reg control panel.

Next, go to 123-reg.co.uk

1

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).

2

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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