How to Transfer-In a non .UK Domain Name

Prepare at the current registrar

Make the domain transferable

1. Confirm the domain is active and not close to expiry.
2. Disable its transfer or registrar lock.
3. Check that the registrant email address can receive approval messages.
4. Request the transfer authorisation code, also called an AuthInfo or EPP code.
5. Check whether a recent registration, transfer or registrant change has placed the domain under a temporary transfer restriction.

Start the UKC transfer

Place a transfer order

1. Open UKC's domain transfer page and enter the complete domain name.
2. Sign in to the UKC account that should manage the domain.
3. Enter the transfer code when requested and complete checkout.
4. Follow any approval link sent to the registrant or account email.
5. Leave the domain unlocked until the transfer completes.

While it is pending

Watch for approval and rejection messages

A transfer commonly completes within several days. The current registrar may allow the registrant to approve it sooner. If neither side takes action, registry policy determines when the pending request completes or fails.

• Keep access to the current registrar until completion.
• Do not change the registrant details during the pending transfer.
• Check spam folders for approval messages.
• Do not cancel hosting or DNS at the old provider merely because the registrar move has started.