If you would like to transfer your domain name to Rocketspark please follow the steps below.
Transferring to Rocketspark is only available for a limited number of domain extensions, view the supported domain types. If the specific domain type is not available you can self-manage your domain.
- Log in to your Rocketspark Dashboard
- On the Left Hand Side, Click on the Domain Names section
- Head to the domain name that you are wanting to transfer over to Rocketspark and click the pencil icon to the left of that domain name.
- Once you have done that, click the button that says Transfer to Rocketspark. You will then need to confirm you want to transfer it in the popup, which will next prompt you to make payment.
- Our system will then process your request - Please refer to our Guide on how to Transfer your domain name Rocketspark from the Transfer Settings section for further information.
Get your Domain Name ready for the Transfer
Please refer to the appropriate section below for your specific domain name and what you need to know and get in order to have a successful domain transfer.
Transferring a .NZ domain name to Rocketspark
We accept .co.nz, .nz, .net.nz, .org.nz
- Contact your current domain name provider and ask them for a backup of your DNS records. This is important if you have an email attached to your domain name. Alternatively, you may have access to your current domain’s admin panel you should be able to take a screenshot of your DNS records there.
- Contact your current domain name provider and ask for a transfer code. Alternatively, you may have access to your current domain’s admin panel you should be able to get the transfer code there.
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Update/Check the admin contact or registrant contact on your domain name to an email address you have access to, a confirmation email will be sent to this email address during the transfer process.
- Make sure your domain is unlocked and privacy protection is disabled (if this is an option).
Transferring a .UK domain name to Rocketspark?
We accept .co.uk, .me.uk, .org.uk, .uk
- Contact your current domain provider and Update/Check the admin contact or registrant contact on your domain name to an email address you have access to, a confirmation email will be sent to this email address during the transfer process.
- Make sure you get a backup of your current DNS records - either ask your current domain provider for one or take screenshots of your control panel DNS settings if you have access.
- Make sure your domain is unlocked and privacy protection is disabled (if this is an option).
- Change your UK domain name's IPS TAG to TUCOWS-CA (uppercase). The TAG is a unique identifier that identifies our account with the UK Registry and allows us to transfer the domain name. You may need to unlock the domain before you can change the TAG to TUCOWS-CA. Most domain name registrars will let you do this in the online control panel for your domain.
Transferring a .AU .ZA or .COM?
We accept .com, .net, .org, .us, .info, .com.au, .org.au, .net.au, .asn.au, .co.za, .net.za, .org.za, .web.za
- Contact your current domain name provider and ask them for your Authorisation Key (Auth Key), also called an EPP code. If you have access to your current domain’s admin panel you should be able to get the Auth Key on that panel.
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Update/Check the admin contact or registrant contact on your domain name to an email address you have access to, a confirmation email will be sent to this email address during the transfer process.
- Make sure your domain is unlocked and privacy protection is disabled (if this is an option).
- Get a backup of your current DNS records - either ask your current domain provider for one or take screenshots of your control panel DNS settings if you have access.
For More information on what Domain Names can be transferred to Rocketspark and how long the transfers can take check out our Domain Transfer Overview Help guide.