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Transfer domain names from DotRegistrar to eNom

Overview

This page takes you step by step through the procedure for transferring a domain away from DotRegistrar and into an account at eNom.

The transfer process involves the tasks that are described below. Following the transfer tasks, we provide information about tracking the progress of the transfer, and ICANN rules regarding rejections.

Transfer Task 1: Verify that the domain name is eligible for transfer

To make sure your domain name can be transferred, check the following:

• The domain name has been registered for at least 60 days, and has been at DotRegistrar for at least 60 days.
• The domain name is not in "client update prohibited" status.

Transfer Task 2: Confirm contact information

Before you can transfer a domain, the Registrant and Administrative contact information must be up-to-date at DotRegistrar, because it is these contacts who receive the transfer request and okay the transfer.

To update these contacts at DotRegistrar:

1. Log on to your account at Dotregistrar.com.
2. Click the domain name you want to transfer.
3. Click "Modify".
4. Scroll to the "Registrant" and/or "Admin Contact Info" section.
5. Update the Registrant and/or Administrative contact information if necessary.
6. Click "Save Changes for THIS Domain".

Transfer Task 3: Obtain the authorization code or retag the domain name

Some TLDs require that you provide an authorization code for your domain name, to provide an extra level of assurance that the transfer request comes from an authorized source.

To transfer a .com, .net, .org, .info, .biz, .us, .name, .cn, .tw, .cc, or .in domain name, obtain the authorization code from DotRegistrar

1. Log on to your account at Dotregistrar.com.
2. Assign the authorization code using the "Domains to Transfer-Out" option.

To retag a .uk domain name:

• Contact DotRegistrar and ask them to retag the domain name to ISP tag eNom.
• Alternatively, you can retag/detag directly through Nominet, for a fee.
• When you transfer a .uk domain name, use the Auto verification transfer method.
• You can submit the transfer requests to eNom and DotRegistrar in any order.
• If you submit the transfer request to eNom first, you must submit the request to DotRegistrar within a week.
• If you submit the transfer request to DotRegistrar first, you must submit the request to eNom by the next 8th day of the calendar month.

Transfers of TLDs other than those named above do not require any codes or tags.

Transfer Task 4: Unlock the domain

Before you can transfer a domain away from DotRegistrar, the domain must be unlocked. Locking is a feature most registrars offer to prevent unauthorized transfers (hijacking) of domains.

To unlock:

1. Log on to your account at Dotregistrar.com.
2. Clear the "Protect Your Domains" check box.

Transfer Task 5: Transfer the domain name to Maine Hosting Solutions by emailing the Auth Code to domreg@mainehost.com.  Once the transfer has been initiated you will receive an email authorizing the transfer, which you must accept in order for the transfer to proceed.  You will need to click on the link 2/3 down the email to accept the transfer.   It usually takes 5 - 7 business days to complete.