Have a website bought from someplace else in addition to WPMU DEV? It’s now simpler than ever to switch them to our platform in The Hub with our area transfer-in function.
As you’ll see, it solely takes three steps to rapidly set up a website into a brand new residence at WPMU DEV – so you may handle every little thing below one roof!
Plus, you’re in management relating to nameservers, autorenewal, associating a website with a shopper, and extra.
In this text, we’ll have a look at:
After studying this, you’ll instantly have the ability to implement transferring domains into one easy-to-manage system – cheaply and successfully.
But first…
Before we get into the steps to switch a website, listed here are some basic tips to get you in good condition:
Now, if you happen to’re prepared — let’s start!
Triggering Domain Transfers
There are a number of methods to switch a website over. Whether it’s a longtime area with us or you’ve gotten a third-party area service, it’s a breeze.
There are just some variations…
New User
If you’re a brand new consumer with no registered or linked domains, you’ll get began in The Hub by clicking the Domains tab and Transfer a Domain.
Already have domains registered or linked? Under Registered Domains, you’ll begin by clicking Transfer Domain.
Another route is in case you have linked any area(s), click on on the ellipsis icon on any area’s row to present the out there administration choices for that area. From that, click on on the Transfer Domain to Us button.
Additionally, you may click on on any linked area’s row, which can open up Nameserver particulars for that particular area. Clicking the Transfer Domain to Us button is one other approach to get the method going.
Whatever possibility you select will lead to an space the place you can begin the 3-step course of.
Step 1: Domain Eligibility Check
In this primary step, we verify whether or not the area is transferable.
To begin, you’ll particularly enter the area you need to switch. Enter it fully with its TLD (e.g. .com).
If a website is ineligible, you’ll get an error message. The messages will fluctuate, relying on the difficulty.
Almost any area TLD is okay to switch. We have over 260 TLDs which are out there to be used and transfers. For any questions or points about this, please contact help or see our documentation for rules and reasons a domain doesn’t transfer.
That being mentioned, if all is sweet and the area is eligible, when you hit Transfer, it is going to take you to the nameserver step.
Step 2: Nameserver Settings
This step is the place you may select to use our nameservers and DNS data, or hold present nameservers. If present DNS data can be found, they are going to be proven right here. If not, it will likely be clean and state that there are no data to show.
If you select to Keep Current Nameservers, it is going to hold the present nameserver data for the area.
Once you determine on what’s finest for you, you may proceed on…
And for assist pointing a website to our nameservers, check out our complete guide on how to achieve this.
Step 3: Transfer Registration
Registering a website is all achieved in a single space.
You can begin by viewing the Registration Terms. You’ll discover the switch worth, renewal worth, auto-renew possibility, and whether or not area privateness is energetic or not.
Next, the area will want an Authorization Code out of your present registrar. This is a standard course of that’s common amongst domains. You’ll get this from the shedding area register you’re transferring from.
Additionally, you’ll additionally add the Registrant Information. You can affiliate the area with a shopper or add private particulars.
Then, checkout within the Summary. This has the Domain Name, Registration Period, and Price. Plus, it reveals whether or not Auto-Renew is activated or not.
After hitting Pay Now, you’re all set!
By default, the Registration Period of all of the transfer-in domains is about to One 12 months. Pay the switch price on our pricing page to switch a website to WPMU DEV. Upon profitable switch, the area’s expiration date can be prolonged by one 12 months.
It’s additionally vital to word that if the Authorization code is invalid, the area switch will fail, and the switch quantity can be refunded to your account.
The Domain Transfer Process
Once the brand new area transfer-in fee is full, the Domain Registration course of begins. You’ll have the ability to see the standing below Domain Overview.
The system will confirm three registrant contact information items: First Name, Last Name, and Email Address. For extra details about registrant verification, please read our documentation.
When full, you’ll see that it’s Active OR Verifying. Also, further info can be displayed (e.g. Registration Date, Expiration date, Costs, and so forth).
Be conscious that the area switch can take up to 5 days – and that’s out of our management. It will depend on how rapidly the verification can happen from the shedding register (e.g. GoDaddy).
Once accomplished, your area will then be out there within the Domains space in The Hub – together with any others you’ve gotten.
Bulk Domain Transfer
Last however not least, if you happen to want to do a Bulk Domain Transfer, contact our 24/7/365 support to assist help with this. It’s the simplest and quickest approach to get any bulk domains transferred over to our system.
The Main Way to Manage Your Domain
As you may see, bringing in domains from third-party suppliers is fast and straightforward, with solely three steps. And as soon as achieved, you may handle all of your domains in a single place with The Hub!
Adding domains to a shopper’s website, establishing auto-renewal, connecting nameservers – the method couldn’t be extra streamlined. So, strive bringing a brand new area in at present. Good luck, and revel in!
Oh, and if you happen to’re not on our Agency Plan but, give it a go. Not solely do you get area administration like bringing in third-party domains, you’ll even have entry to limitless website licences, 500GB CDN, $144 internet hosting credit, and extra.
