How to Transfer a Domain Name from NamesDirect 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 NamesDirect to eNom.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• A domain registered at NamesDirect
• Your login and password for your NamesDirect 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. Log on to your account at NamesDirect.com.
3. Click "My Domains".
4. Select the check boxes by the name you want to transfer.
5. In the "Step 2" menu, select "Change Contact Information".
6. If you want to change the Registrant information, click "Owner".
7. Type any changes needed. It's especially important that the Registrant and Administrative email addresses be correct.
8. If you want to change the contact information for any other contact types, select the check boxes next to the contacts.
9. Click "Update" and then click "Yes".
10. To unlock the domain name, return to the "My Domains" page and select the check box by the domain you want to transfer.
11. In "Step 2" open the menu and select "Unlock these domains - to allow transfers".
12. To obtain the authorization code for the domain name, open the "Step 2" menu and select "Retrieve Authorization Code".
13. Click "Go". The authorization code will be emailed to the domain Registrant.
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 NamesDirect) 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!