How to transfer your domain name from UK2.net
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 transfer's complete, you'll be able to use all the features in your control panel.
Just follow the instructions below to move your domain to 123-reg, the UK's largest web host.
.uk domains | .com, .net, .org, .info, .biz*
For .uk domains
Start at http://www.uk2.net/move_away/login/
NOTE: Please be aware if your domain has been with UK2.net for less than two years, Uk2 will charge you to move the domain away from them.
Enter the domain name that you want to move, then the password (this is your account password), and click the 'Log In' button.
Scroll down until you see the box 'Enter Nominet TAG'. In this box, type in '123-REG'. Then click the 'Update Now' button.
Then you will see your domain on the next screen. Click on "Yes, transfer (name of domain) to 123-reg" and then fill in the payment form to allow your domain to be transferred.
Confirm your payment and submit.
You will then be presented with a reference number on screen with instructions to print out and fax to UK2.
UK2.net may ask additional questions to prove your identity for the transfer.
Wait until you get confirmation from UK2. If you don't hear from them, contact UK2.net support to confirm the transfer has happened at http://support.uk2.net/.
Next you will need to order the domain transfer in your 123-reg control panel.
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).
Check on the status of your transfers by visiting your domain transfer page. Our dedicated guide will then help you with completing your transfers.
Within 48 hours, UK2 should have changed the IPS tag.
For .com, .net, .org, .info, .biz*
Start at http://www.uk2.net/move_away/login/
NOTE: Please be aware if your domain has been on UK2 hosting for less than two years, UK2 will charge you to move the domain away from them.
Enter the UK2 domain name that you want to move, then the password (this is your account password), and click the 'Log In' button.
Scroll down until you see the box 'Enter Tucows domain'. In this box, type in your domain. Then click the 'Update Now' button.
Then you will see your domain on the next screen. Click on "Yes, transfer (name of domain) to (name of domain)" and then fill in the payment form to allow your UK2 domain to be transferred from UK2 hosting to elsewhere.
Confirm your payment and submit.
You will then be presented with a reference number on screen with instructions to print out and fax to UK2.
UK2 may ask additional questions to prove your identity for the transfer.
Wait until you get confirmation from UK2 who should now provide you with your auth code. If you don't hear from them, contact UK2 support to confirm the transfer has happened and request your auth code at http://support.uk2.net/.
Next you will need to order the domain transfer in your 123-reg control panel.
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).
The appropriate registry for your domain extension will then email you with further instructions on transferring your domain to 123-reg, so please ensure you check your mail regularly.
Check on the status of your transfers by visiting your domain transfer page. Our dedicated guide will then help you with completing your transfers.
*If your domain name is not in this list then please refer to our online guide for further information.
