How to Transfer a Domain Name from Network Solutions to eNom

Transferring a domain name is easy . . . it's just information you don't need very often. This article demystifies the process of transferring domains from Network Solutions to eNom.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• A domain registered at Network Solutions
• Your login and password for your Network Solutions account
• Login and password information for your account at eNom, eNomCentral, or YouStart (accounts are free at all three sites)

1. Verify that the domain name is eligible for transfer -- that is, that the name has been registered for at least 60 days, is not expired, and is not in "client update prohibited" status.
2. To obtain the authorization code for the domain you want to transfer, call Network Solutions' 24-hour support line at 888-642-9675 and request the authorization code.
3. To confirm that the contact information for the domain is up-to-date, log on to your account as NetworkSolutions.com.
4. Click "Edit Account Contacts".
5. Click the account name for which you want to confirm contact information.
6. In the "Edit WHOIS Contacts" section, click "View/Edit WHOIS Contacts".
7. Select the check box next to the domain name you want to transfer, and click "Continue".
8. If the Administrative contact information (particularly the email address) needs to be updated, select the "Administrative Contact" option and click "Continue".
9. Follow the instructions to update the contact information. When you have successfully completed the update, the interface displays a confirmation.
10. Repeat for the Registrant contact information.
11. To unlock the domain name, click the domain name you want to unlock.
12. In the "Domain Details" section, click "Edit".
13. Select "Turn Domain Protect Off" and click "Save".
14. Now you're ready to create the transfer request at eNom.
15. Log on to your account at eNom, eNomCentral, or YouStart.
16. In the "DOMAINS" menu, click "transfer a domain name".
17. Select "Auto verification" and click "next".
18. Type in the domain name you want to transfer, a comma, a space, and then the authorization code. If you have more domains, hit "Enter" and type in the information for the next domain on a new line. Repeat for each domain you're transferring, one per line.
19. Set the Registrar Lock, Auto-Renew, Whois, and Password options as you wish.
20. Click "next".
21. Click "submit".
22. When you (or the Whois contacts listed at Network Solutions) receive the email from eNom asking for approval of the transfer, do so by following the instructions in the email.

Tips & Warnings

• There are a few unscrupulous businesses that "hijack" names -- transfer unlocked domains to themselves, effectively stealing them. Once you unlock your name, it's advisable to submit the transfer request at eNom quickly, to reduce the time window for any potential hijackers.
• Make sure the transfer email that you approve is eNom's, not from one of these hijackers!