Common Questions About Domain Registration and Transferring Domain Names. Lots of people have contacted us to ask us questions about transferring domain names. Listed below for you are some of the most frequently asked questions along with the answers. If you have a question that is not answered here, click here to be taken to our domain name faq or you want to talk to us about any aspect of your domain name please feel free to contact us to discuss your requirements.
	What does it cost to transfer my domain name to Top Domains UK?
	Transfer Charges - Transferring domain names to TopDomainsuk is easy. We do not make any charges for the transfer of domains transferred either in to us or out.
	Can I transfer to you domain names that are less than 60 days old?
	It is true that some registrars require your domain name to be at least 60 days old before you can transfer your domain to other companies. You need to check with your current registrars as to whether this will apply to your domain name.
	I still have some time left on my domain name before it expires - will I loose this time?
	Yes, you get to retain all the time you currently still have with your previous registrar when you transfer your domain names to Top Domains Uk.
	What advantage is there in transferring all my domain names to Top Domains Uk?
	Transfer your domain to TopDomainsUk - Manage all your domains in one place - get free email forwarding - we offer total dns management for you. Consolidate your domains for ease of domain name management. Get the best value and support for your domain names that thousands of our customers have already come to rely upon.
	Do I get support for my domains?
	If you already have a domain name with another registrar or provider, by transferring your domain name to us you can take advantage of our services. You can be assured that you will receive great customer service 24/7 - web forwarding allowing you to forward your domain names to whichever email or web address you wish and many other features.
	Can I transfer my Domain names to you and still keep my current email or web hosting provider?
	Yes we can arrange web forwarding to whichever email addresses you wish and your web hosting can remain wit your current web hosting provider - although we do hope that you will take a look at our great web hosting packages and decide to arrange that all your web hosting, domain names and email are acquired through us.
	How long does it take to transfer a domain name to you?
	The time taken can vary being dependant upon a number of factors. for.co.uk names - if you request that your current registrar changes the ISP Tag to "GCW", if they carry out this immediately for you - then the entire procedure will take no longer than 24 hours. For global domain names. .com. .net etc - these can take anywhere from 24 hours to 14 days - as each registrar may have different procedures - then you will nee to check with your current domain name registrar. Read more about the procedures for transferring global domain names
	How do I Transfer a .co.uk domain if my ISP will not co-operate?
	If the current isp-tag holder will either not change the tag or just isn't contac table, you can ask Nominet (who are the domain name body that have control of all.co.uk domain names) to change the tag for you. They will attempt to contact the tag holder for your domain and if they receive no satisfactory reply will change the tag themselves. The procedure for doing this can be found on Nominet's website. There may be reasons why your current IPS will not change the tag, such as contractual obligations (ie: a transfer out fee).
	How do I transfer a .com domain name or an international domain name to you?
	In the case of a .com, .net or .org domain name, in most cases these have a "lock" on them which prevents transfer etc. If this is the case then you need to make a request to the domain name company or host or whoever registered your domain name for you that they "remove" the "lock". Once this is done then we can arrange that your domain name is transferred to us and that your dns servers are changed to ours which are NS1.TOPDOMAINSUK.COM and NS2.TOPDOMAINSUK.COM.
	How do I arrange for my domain name to point to my website?
	Simply give us a call on 0845 833 5858 or use the Domain Configuration form.
	How do I set up an email account for my new domain name?
	You can have more than one email account on your new domain name. i.e. sales at my domain.co.uk john@mydomain.com. Simply give us a call on 0845 833 5858 or use the Domain Configuration form.
	What does a DNS (Domain Name Server) do?
	The DNS ensures that data, which is sent to a specific address, arrives at that address and no other. In order to send data to a web address on the Internet, it must have associated with it a unique IP Address. The DNS provides the association between a Domain Name and its IP Address.
	I have bought and registered my domain name - what now? What do I do with my domain name
	Project a professional image of your company with new e-mail addresses using your domain name! If you have an existing email account for example sam@tesco.net. Just fill out our domain name configuration form and we'll re-direct all e-mail sent to your domain name to this address. For example you could choose info@yourcompany.co.uk, or sales@yourcompany.co.uk or sam@yourcompany.co.uk as your new e-mail addresses. This email address is a lot more professional than sam@tesco.net. You have purchased the domain name now you can use your new domain name for your email..
	How do I change the DNS Servers for my domain Name
	Simply give us a call on 0845 833 5858 or use the Domain Configuration form.

Transfer Charges
Transferring domain names to TopDomainsuk is easy. We do not make any charges for the transfer of domains transferred either in to us or out.
 
Transferring in .uk Domain Names
First ask your current TAG holder to change the TAG to GCW. You can see the current TAG holder by doing a Domain Name Search in the box above. Once you have done this complete the transfer form you tell us how you want the domain configuring.
  
Transfer in of .com .net and .org Domains
In order for a domain to be transferred into us the domain will have to transfer to our Registrar. Before starting this process please check the current Registrar and the email address of the administrative contact of the domain by entering the domain name in the search box above.

IMPORTANT
Before initiating a transfer into Topdomainsuk.com please ensure that the email address for the administrative contact for the domain is a valid email address and that the recipient will respond to emails sent to them regarding this transfer. Once you have checked the above simply complete the form below and we will start the transfer.

Depending on the current registrar, the administrative contact may also receive another email - this might be confusing or potentially misleading if the registrar is trying to keep the business. Others are more open about letting people move domain names away.
 
Please read any such emails carefully as contained in them there will be a link to authorise the transfer, which may well be hidden amongst offers for you to stay with the current registrar.

In connection with international domain names i.e. .com .net etc it is sometimes the case that your current registrar may have placed a "lock" on the domain name. If this is the case - then do not worry - this is perfectly normal procedure which some registrars use. You may need to contact your provider and request that the "lock" be removed.
 
Once this email has been responded to in the timescale specified by the Registrar the domain will then become active in TopDomainsUK.
 
Should you have any queries in connection with transferring domains to us - you may like to read our Transferring Domain Names - FAQ alternatively you can contact us on 0845 833 5858 or email us at info@topdomainsuk.com