The process for transferring a domain into Koboh is different depending on the domain's extension. We have broken down our guide into sections to ensure you only get the information relating to your domain name!
Transferring a domain name can seem rather intimidating if you haven't done it before, but do not panic! Transferring a doman name is actually a pretty simple process and if you get stuck we are always on hand to help.
Transferring a .uk domain name is generally considered to be easier than transferring a non .uk domain name. There are only two steps to complete and Koboh does not charge you for transferring your domain name.
Before we get into the specifics of how to transfer your .uk domain name, we'll go through a few frequently asked questions.
A ccTLD is a country code Top Level Domain, .uk domains are ccTLDs.
ccTLDs are managed within each country by a nominated registration body. In the UK, that body is Nominet. You can visit their website and find out more about their services.
Every registrar has what is known as an IPS tag.
Koboh's IPS tag is simply ENOM (All uppercase).
As a relatively new company, we are not yet able to have our own IPS Tag so we use a domain partner to manage domains registered with us.
Now that we have gone through some questions you may have, you can see a step by step guide on how to transfer your .uk domain name to Koboh.
Transferring a .uk domain name to Koboh →
Transferring a non .uk domain name has additional steps and rules compared to a .uk domain name that have been set by ICANN that we need to follow before we are able to facilitate a domain name transfer.
.com .org .net and other non-country-specific domains are called gTLDs (generic Top Level Domains).
Transferring gTLDs into Koboh requires several steps are completed correctly, otherwise, the transfer will fail. Please read this guide carefully to avoid problems.
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is a not-for-profit, public benefit corporation that helps to keep the Internet secure, stable and interoperable. It serves as the authority on domain names and on a series of Internet-related tasks.
Now that we have gone through some questions you may have, you can see a step by step guide on how to transfer your non .uk domain name to Koboh.
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