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Transfering domain registrar vs Changing domain DNS setting

CheapHostingChoice — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 20:43:22 +0000

There are many people change their web hosting providers. When they make the switch to a new web hosting company, the domain name doesn’t transfer with it. You are not only taking your files from one place, and putting them in another web server. When you do this, you have to let the internet to know that your domain name doesn’t point to your old host anymore, it points to the new web host now.

When you transfer your website from the old host to the new one, what you need to do is DNS setting, not transfering domain registrar. DNS stands for "Domain Name System". When you change these name server records (more commonly called "dns settings", or "name server settings") you haven’t actually changed where you registered the domain, or "your registrar". You’ve simply told the registrar that you’ve moved the files to a different host.

If you have a good domain registrar that offers low cost registration fee, good customer support, easy to use domain control panel, etc, you really don’t need to transfer to another registrar when you change a web hosting provider.

Sometimes, people want to transfer their domain registrar to new web host to get some benefits, such as getting a free domain name, easy to manage hosting and domain name in one account. Transfering domain registrar is more complecated than changing DNS setting.

Making domain registrar switch has some restrictions for protecting consumers from losing their domain names to domain hunters. For example, you can’t switch registrars 10 days before your domain expires, or your domain name is less than 60 days with your current registrar.

Most of the time, your old registrar will have "locked" the domain, so it can’t be stolen. Before you transfer to new registrar, you have to unlock it.

Normally, you also need to get an authorization code from your current registrar to transfer your domain.

Whether you’d like to just change your dns settings, or switch registration of your domain name to new registrar, is completely up to you. If you would like to transfer domain registrar to new web host, you can contact new web host and they’ll help you through the process.

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How to transfer domains to 1and1?

CheapHostingChoice — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:37:41 +0000

1and1 offers cheap domain registration services. You can transfer your existing domain to 1and1 for free. The transfer is quick and easy.

Before starting the transfer, you must:
1. Contact your existing registrar to unlock your domain and get the authorization code.
2. Make your administrative contact public.

The process of transfer:
1. Load to 1and1 domain transfer page, type your domain name in the box and click "check" to proceed.
2. Check the box labeled "I own this domain and want to transfer to 1&1" and click "continue."
3. Follow the prompts on your screen to start the transfer request.

What happens next:
1. 1and1 will send you an e-mail containing a link to an identity verification page.
2. Once 1and1 verify your identity and confirm that you are the domain’s rightful owner, they’ll contact your current registrar to request release of your domain.
3. The entire process typically takes 7 to 10 days.
4. Current 1&1 customers can conveniently view their transfer status directly from their 1&1 Control Panel.

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Transfer domain name to Netfirms

CheapHostingChoice — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 21:15:10 +0000

Netfirms com domain registration is only $6.99 for 1st year. Over 1.2 million customers worldwide trust Netfirms with their domain names. Transfering domain names to Netfirms is free.

Why transfer domain to Netfirms?
- low cost price will save your money
- a powerful set of domain management tools
- an established and trustworthy company
- FREE domain names with most Netfirms hosting plans

Is there any fee for transferring Registrars?
No, the transfer process to Netfirms is free. You will however have to pay to renew your domain as soon as you initiate your registrar transfer.

How do I transfer my domain name to Netfirms?
Before you transfer domain names to netfirms, you need to know following points: Supported extensions of transfer domains are .com / .net. You must be the owner of the Domain Name, or have permission to switch registrars. The domain name must be UNLOCKED. Talk to your current registrar in order to have your Domain Name unlocked if you’d like to switch to Netfirms.

Go to http://www.netfirms.com/domain-names/ and choose “transfer”tab, click and use the existing domain option.
1. Domian lookup – Type your domain and click transfer button.
2. Product Options – Select additional features and options.
3. Checkout – Review your order, and complete the signup form, then click complete order button.

Netfirms Domain Transfer Assistants are at your service via phone and e-mail if you need help.

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Requirements for domain registrar transfer

CheapHostingChoice — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:42:54 +0000

In order to transfer your domain name to a new registrar, the following conditions must be met:

1. Your domain name has been registered with your current registrar for at least 60 days and is in good financial standing.

2. The domain name is not involved in a domain dispute and does not have a registry lock.

3. The domain name is not expired and is not within 10 days of expiring. If the domain has expired or is about to expire, you will need to renew with your current registrar before a registrar transfer can occur.
Note: If the domain has or does expire, it becomes ineligible to transfer for 60 days.

4. The Administrative Contact e-mail address on file for the domain name is a valid working e-mail address.
* Note: If you do not have access to this e-mail address, please contact your current registrar for information on changing it before initiating a registrar transfer request.
* If you have Domain WHOIS Privacy enabled, it must be disabled.

5. You must obtain an authorization code from your current registrar to transfer your domain.

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How to transfer an existing domain to Super Green Hosting?

CheapHostingChoice — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:10:06 +0000

If you want to use an exisitng domain of yours as part of your Super Green Hosting order rather than register a new one you simply need to select transfer on the domain page when placing your order and enter your domain. Then process your order as normal and once you have received your confirmation email you can point your name servers to Super Green Hosting.

- ns1.pipedns.com: 67.212.166.234
- ns2.pipedns.com: 67.212.167.26
- ns3.pipedns.com: 67.212.167.10

The changing of name servers may take up to 48 hours.

If you already have a super green hosting account, you can transfer unlimited addon or parked domains over to your account. You can do it through your cpanel. Ensure that the domain’s name servers are pointed to Super Green Hosting.

For further information on transferring from different hosts please visit the DNS Video Tutorials in super green help centre.

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What you can do with JustHost free domain when you cancle justhost account?

CheapHostingChoice — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:23:30 +0000

Just Host web hosting offers free domain name for life. Many webmasters take advantage of this free domain registration. Some of webmasters use this free domain name from just host as their primary domain name for their websites.

There is nothing wrong to get a free domain name and save domain registration fee as long as you host your website with justhost. If you want to cancel your justhost web hosting account in any reasons, there are some points regarding this free domain name you need to take into account.

1. The free domain name registration fee is not included in money-back-guarantee.
Just Host offers anytime money back guarantee, that means you can cancel your hosting account at anytime without penalty. But, the refund is only for remaining hosting fee. Your free domain registration fee is not refundable.

2. You are the owner of your free domain name

3. The current just host domain registration fee is $20/yr.
Currently, the price of just host domain name registration charge is $20/yr, if you sign up in GBP pounds, the price is: £14.95.

4. The domain name can not be transferred if it registered less than 60 days.
If your just host free domain name was registered less than 60 days when you cancel your account, you cannot transfer it to other domain registrars (this is industry standard). During those 60 days you can change your domain name servers to point elsewhere so you can still access your website.

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HostGator free domain content transfer

CheapHostingChoice — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 14:27:50 +0000

You can submit the online form to initiate your website content transfers.

The content transfer is free within the first 30 days; for any requests outside the first 30 days, hostgator will reply back with a quoted price.

Hostgator can move one site over from another host; if you want extra transfers beyond the free ones, you can ask for those in the online form and hostgator transfer department will reply with a quote on the price.

Hostgator will assist you in transferring the files for the primary domain on your account. Additional domains or sub domains are not included in the free transfer service.

note:

Do NOT cancel your old hosting account until you have changed DNS and thoroughly inspected your site to ensure everything was transferred properly.
Hostgator cannot transfer from: VistaPrint, SMCinc.com

The majority of transfers are completed in less than 24 hours, however, due to the nature of some transfers and depending on how many are currently in the queue, it could take up to 72 hours or more before everything is completed.

If transferring from a cpanel host, it is required to have the same amount of free disk space as used disk space. This is required so that full cpanel backups can be generated without errors. If this is not possible, hostgator recommend asking your old host to generate a full cpanel backup for the account and placing this in your home directory.

If you have databases to be moved, you must specifically inform hostgator where and how to access them.

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Godaddy domain transfer guarantee

CheapHostingChoice — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 14:00:32 +0000

When you transfer your domain names to godaddy, your domain renewal price is guaranteed. Look at the following Godaddy Guaranteed renewal price statement:

“Guaranteed renewal price.
You’ll never pay more to renew your domain name than the rate you paid when you initially registered it, or what our registration rate was when you transferred. (The only exceptions would be if the price the registry charges us increased, or if you took advantage of a limited-time, special price. If the registry increases our cost, yours will go up by no more than the same percentage ours did.)”

If your domain transfer to gadaddy failed for any reason, godaddy will refund your money. Look at following godaddy risk free transfer guarantee statement:

“Risk-free, money-back guarantee transfers.
No matter how hard we try, a domain transfer occasionally fails. This is usually due to your former registrar trying to keep your money, even though it is legally required to comply with your transfer request. With Go Daddy, you’re protected. First, the Rapid Transfer System saves time and eliminates errors by extracting critical information automatically. You no longer need to find it and type it in yourself. Second, our Transfer Concierge team is trained, dedicated, and available to you 24/7 with personal, caring assistance. And finally, we believe that you paid your money and that you have every right to expect that transfer to occur, no matter who is at fault. So we’ve made your transfers absolutely risk free and fully refundable. If your transfer to GoDaddy.com fails for any reason, we’ll let you know and refund your money. Guaranteed.”

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