Domains can be transferred to Names.co.uk via Control Panel. The process might differ based on the domain’s extension, and this guide will guide you through those nuances.
After logging into your Control Panel, choose ‘Services’ from the top navigation. From the ensuing dropdown, select ‘Domains & Services’.
Then select ‘Add Domain’ from the left-hand menu.
Several options will appear in the center of your screen. Locate and click on the “Transfer a domain to us” link.
On the next page choose the correct type of the domain you want to transfer in.
Names.co.uk has five different flows for transferring domains with various extensions.
- Transfer a Nominet domain (ending .uk)
Click on the “Click here to transfer .uk domains”. On the next page type the domain name(s) you want to transfer in a corresponding box and click Proceed.
Names.co.uk system will receive the incoming transfer. Then you need to contact your current registration provider and ask them to update the IPS tag on your domain to NAMESCO. This is the only information they need to transfer your domain to Names.co.uk. If they don’t do this, your domain will stay with them.
Names.co.uk doesn’t change the nameserver entries on your domain during this process. You can only change nameservers after the IPS tag is changed to Names.co.uk’s and the domain is active in your account.
- Transfer a .com .net .org .biz .info .mobi or .us domain
Click on the “Click here to transfer .com .net .org .biz .info .mobi .us domains”. On the next page type the domain name(s) you want to transfer in a corresponding box and click Proceed.
You need to read the text in your Control Panel carefully when you start the transfer process for these types of domains, as there are some requirements that you have to meet. You should also know that there is a fee of £10 +VAT for transferring one of these domains to Names.co.uk.
After the payment is made, the domain goes to your Names.co.uk account with a Transfer In status. When Names.co.uk registrar confirms that the transfer is done, the status changes and you can manage the domain through your account.
- Transfer a new gTLD to Namesco
Click on the “Click here to transfer New gTLD domains”. On the next page type the domain name(s) you want to transfer in a corresponding box and click Proceed.
This type of domain has the same process as the .com, .net, .org, .biz, .info, .mobi and .us domains. You have to pay a £10 + VAT transfer fee.
After the payment is made, the domain goes to your Names.co.uk account with a Transfer In status. When Names.co.uk confirms that the transfer is done, the status changes and you can manage the domain through your account.
- Transfer an IEDR (.ie) domain name to Namesco
Click on the “Click here to transfer .ie domains”. On the next page type the domain name you want to transfer and the Auth code in the corresponding boxes and click Proceed.
The .ie domain transfers are priced at £24.99 each. To safeguard against unauthorized transfers, an Authorisation Code, often referred to as an “EPP Auth Code”, is mandatory. This code is established by the .ie Registry (IEDR) and must be submitted to Names.co.uk to initiate the transfer.
You can procure the Authorisation Codes from your present provider or directly from the .ie Registry (IEDR) by reaching out to registrations@iedr.ie or through https://console.iedr.ie/index.php?r=authcodePortal/request.
After completing the payment, the transfer process should be done in 24 hours, and Names.co.uk will email you when it is finished.
- Transfer a domain name with any other suffix
For all domain transfers not catered for by the options above, raise a transfers enquiry:
Or contact Domain Transfers team on 0345 363 3630.