Transfer domain names from Network Solutions to Planetsmb
Overview
This page takes you step by step through the procedure for transferring a domain away from Network Solutions and into an account at Planetsmb.
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 Network Solutions for at least 60 days.
The domain name is not in "client update prohibited" status.
Transfer Task 2: Update contact information for the domain name
Before you can transfer a domain, the Registrant and Administrative contact information (especially the email addresses) must be up-to-date at Network Solutions, because these contacts receive the transfer request and okay the transfer.
To update the Registrant and Administrative contacts at Network Solutions:
- Log on to your account at NetworkSolutions.com.
- Click "Edit Account Contacts".
- Click the account name for which you want to confirm contact information.
- In the "Edit WHOIS Contacts" section, click "View/Edit WHOIS Contacts".
- Select the check box next to the domain name you want to confirm, and click "Continue".
- If the Administrative contact information needs to be updated, select the "Administrative Contact" option and click "Continue".
- Follow the instructions in the interface. When you have successfully completed the update, the user interface displays a confirmation.
- Repeat for the Registrant.
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, or .biz domain name, obtain the authorization code from Network Solutions:
- Call Network Solutions 24-hour support line at 888-642-9675.
- Request the domain name authorization code.
To retag a .uk domain name:
Contact Network Solutions at 888-642-9675 and ask them to retag the domain name to ISP tag Planetsmb.
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 Planetsmb and Network Solutions in any order.
If you submit the transfer request to Planetsmb first, you must submit the request to Network Solutions within a week.
If you submit the transfer request to Network Solutions first, you must submit the request to Planetsmb 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 name
Before you can transfer a domain name away from Network Solutions, it must be unlocked. Locking is a feature most registrars offer to prevent unauthorized transfers (hijacking) of domain names.
To unlock:
- In your Network Solutions account, click the domain name you want to unlock.
- In the "Domain Details" section, click "Edit".
- Select "Turn Domain Protect Off" and then click "Save".
Transfer Task 5: Transfer the domain name to Planetsmb
Once you have prepared the domain name at Network Solutions, you're ready to transfer to Planetsmb.
To transfer your domain name to Planetsmb:
To transfer your domain name to Planet Small Business select the domain transfers page. On this page, enter the domain name for which you would like to transfer and click Search. If the domain name is valid and available for transfer fields will be displayed allowing you provide information regarding your transfer request. Planet Small Business' registrar provides transfer capabilities for several domain TLD Extensions including .BIZ, .COM, .INFO, .MOBI, .NAME, .NET, and .ORG. If you would like to transfer multiple domains, select the link for bulk transfers from the domains menu. This option will allow you to specify a list of domains you wish to transfer complete with their Authorization Keys. Upon submission you will be prompted to add additional options including hosting for each of the provided domains.
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