This article will provide instructions on how to transfer all domain name types to 123-reg.
Different Types of Domain Names
Of the domain names that 123-reg support there are three different types:
Nominet (.uk) - .co.uk - .org.uk - .me.uk
Top Level Domains (TLD’s) - .com - .net - .org - .biz - .info - .mobi - .name - .eu - .tv - .cc
CentralNic - ae.org - .cn.com - .de.com - .eu.com - .gb.com - .gb.net - .kr.com - .qc.com - .sa.com - .us.com - .se.net - .se.com - .uy.com - .br.com - .no.com - .hu.com - .ru.com - .jpn.com - .uk.net - .uk.com - .za.com
Before attempting a transfer, please ensure that you use the correct procedure for your domain name extension as explained below.
You can also check the step by step guide on how to transfer a domain name from 1&1, Fasthosts, GoDaddy, Joker, NamesCo, UK2 or LCN to 123-reg.
Transferring a .uk domain to 123-reg.co.uk
Firstly, you need to contact your current provider and ask them to change the IPS tag to 123-REG. Some providers will do this through a control panel, but others will need a fax, email or letter to carry out the change.
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Go to http://www.123-reg.co.uk and type your domain name into the Domain Search Box, click on the transfer button.
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Select your Domain name from the list, then click on the add to basket.
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Select what hosting options you want then click the ok, let's continue button.
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If already a customer click on the sign in button, if not fill in your details.
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Confirm that you are the owner and allowed to transfer the domain name then click on continue to payment button.
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Then follow the on-screen instructions.
Tip: After the IPS tag has been changed and you've initiated the transfer in your 123-reg control panel, the domain will automatically transfer to your 123-reg account.
Transferring a TLD domain to 123-reg.co.uk
Please note: that there is no facility to transfer .me - .cn - .at - .be and .es domain names to 123-reg at this time.
In order for a TLD domain to be transferred into your 123-reg account there are a few things that need to happen.
Firstly, please make sure the domain is "unlocked" or "active" by entering the domain name in the check a domain box found on our home page http://www.123-reg.co.uk/. If your domain is locked, please contact your current domain registrar to have the domain unlocked.
Next on the list is the admin email address (Shown as ADMIN-C on a whois lookup), an email has to be sent to that address with a link that is followed to authorise the transfer, you can view the current email address here, you are advised to make sure this is correct before initiating a transfer. Most providers will allow you to update this yourself online, though some will need you to email or fax them to get this done.
To check the domain’s current registrar and admin contact email address, enter the domain name in the check a domain box found on our home page http://www.123-reg.co.uk/, or visit www.allwhois.com.
Lastly you will require the authorisation code for your domain name, this is a unique code to your domain supplied by your current registrar, they will only let you know this, who in turn lets us, so when transfer request is processed and the code is entered check it is correct.
Please note: Top Level Domains names that are newer that 60 days or within 7 of entering redemption can not be transferred in or out of 123-reg.
The transfer process
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Go to http://www.123-reg.co.uk and type your domain name into the Domain Search box, then click on the search button.
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Select your domain name from the list, then click Add To Basket.
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Select which hosting options you want, then click the ok, let's continue button.
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If you are already a customer, click the sign in button. If you are not yet registered, please fill in your details.
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Confirm that you are the owner, and are allowed to transfer the domain name, then click continue to payment button.
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Follow the on-screen instructions until your transfer is complete.
What Happens Next?
When the transfer has started, the current admin contact will receive an email from the registry containing a URL, a domain name and password. They can use these details to either cancel the transfer or confirm it.
After you authorized the transfer, it can take up to seven days for the transfer to complete.
Once this email has been replied to in the time scale specified by that registrar, the domain will be transferred to 123-reg, and you will be able to manage your domain in the 123-reg. control panel.
Transferring a CentralNic domain to 123-reg.co.uk
Firstly, you need to contact your current provider and ask them for your domain name's authorisation code.
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Go to http://www.123-reg.co.uk and type your domain name into the Domain Search box, then click on the search button.
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Select your domain name from the list, then click Add To Basket.
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Select which hosting options you want, then click the ok, let's continue button.
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If you are already a customer, click the sign in button. If you are not yet registered, please fill in your details.
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Confirm that you are the owner, and are allowed to transfer the domain name, then click continue to payment.
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Follow the on-screen instructions until your transfer is complete.
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Provide the 123-reg support team with the relevant authorisation code by using the Ask a question tab at http://www.123-support.co.uk.
After the transfer is accepted, it will take up to 5-7 days to complete.