Transferring a UK Domain Name to 123 Reg
This article will provide instructions on how to transfer all UK domain names to 123 Reg.
In order for a UK domain to be transferred into your 123 Reg account, there are a few things that need to happen first:
1) Request the transfer
Start by visiting the 123 Reg Homepage. From there, type your domain name into the search tool provided and select the magnifying glass icon.
On the next page, select Transfer my domain.
Your domain name will now be added to the basket. Select the cart icon in the top-right corner to continue.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the checkout process.
From there, select Manage All opposite Domains within the ‘All Products and Services’ section.
On the next page, select Transfers in the left-hand menu.
This will take you to the Domain Transfers page, where you can check the status of your transfer request.
For more information about what each transfer status means, please read the following article: Understanding Domain Transfers
2) Update the IPS Tag
To progress the transfer, you must now do the following with your current provider:
- Make sure that your domain name is ‘unlocked’.
- Change the IPS Tag for your UK domain to 123-REG
Be sure to check our guide to see what steps you may need to take to acquire this information: Transferring third-party domain names to 123 Reg
Once you’ve initiated the transfer in your 123 Reg Control Panel and the IPS tag has been changed, the domain will automatically transfer to your 123 Reg account.