How to Transfer a Domain Name from Moniker 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 Moniker Online Services to eNom.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• A domain registered at Moniker
• Your login and password for your Moniker 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 Registrar Lock status.
2. In the "Manage Domains" menu, click "View Domains".
3. Select the check box next to the domain you want to transfer.
4. Click "Contacts".
5. Click "Batch Tool".
6. Confirm that the Registrant and Administrative contact information, especially email addresses, are accurate.
7. If you make any changes, click "Save".
8. To prepare your domain name to transfer away from Moniker, return to the domain list and select the check box next to the domain.
9. Click "Transfer-Out".
10. Open the "Reason For Transferring Out" menu and select a reason.
11. In the "Suggestions" text box, type suggestions.
12. Select the "I Have Read and Understand Moniker's Transfer Out Policy" check box.
13. Click "Save". This unlocks the domain and emails the authorization code to you. You'll need to supply the authorization code in the transfer request at eNom.
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 Moniker) 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!