Domain Names – Domain Transfers Questions
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Why does my UK domain show up within WHOIS as 'renewal in progress'?
Your domain status will be referred to as 'renewal in progress' during the period when Nominet (the top-level registrar for domains within the UK) is processing your order.
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Domains that are newer than 60 days can't be transferred out of Hostgator. This is due to ICANN rules to prevent fraud.
If your domain ends with '.uk', you won't be able to transfer a domain out using the Hostgator control panel, as it requires a change to the IPS tag. You will need to contact an Account Admin via their support team. They will process it for you.
Here's how to transfer other domains from Hostgator:
How to transfer your domain from Hostgator
- Log in to your Hostgator account.
- In the domains tab, select the domain name you wish to transfer to 20i
- On the Domain Settings page, click the Transfer tab
- You'll be asked review the domain contact details to ensure that they're up to date
- Once that has been checked, select Prepare domain for transfer
- An EPP code will be sent to the domain on file
Then, if your domain ends in .com, .net, .org and most other domains, follow these steps:
- Log in My20i, and select Transfer a Domain.
- Enter the domain name and select Search.
- Add the domain to your basket and complete checkout.
- There's a £6.00/$12.00 transfer fee to move the domain but don't worry, for most TLDs you'll get an extra years renewal added to the renewal totally free of charge.
- An email will be sent - usually instantly but can take up to 6 hours - to the e-mail address listed as the Admin Contact.
- Follow the link in this e-mail and Approve the transfer by entering the EPP authorisation code obtained earlier by email
- Once authorised the transfer will complete automatically within 5 days.
If your domain ends in .uk.com, .gb.com, .eu.com, .uk.net, .gb.net and .eu.net (CentralNIC domains):
- Log in My20i, and select Transfer a Domain.
- Enter the domain name and select Search.
- Add the domain to your basket.
- You’ll be prompted for the Authorisation Code (EPP code). Enter it here.
- Complete checkout.
- You will be charged for a year’s domain registration (or as long as you wish).
- The transfer will complete automatically within 5 days.
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What is your Nominet Tag (IPS Tag)?
What is an IPS tag?
The IPS tag is required on all .UK domain names by Nominet, the .UK domain name governing body. It’s used to identify the registrar associated with a specific .UK domain name. Every UK registrar has it’s own unique IPS tag.
example.co.uk Data validation: Nominet was able to match the registrant's name and address against a 3rd party data source on 31-Jul-2018 Registrar: 20i Ltd [Tag = STACK] URL: http://www.20i.com Relevant dates: Registered on: 01-Jan-2017 Expiry date: 01-Jan-2027 Last updated: 03-Jan-2023 Registration status: Registered until expiry date. Name servers: ns1.stackdns.com ns2.stackdns.com ns3.stackdns.com ns4.stackdns.com DNSSEC: Signed WHOIS lookup made at 10:08:32 06-Jan-2023 -- This WHOIS information is provided for free by Nominet UK the central registry for .uk domain names. This information and the .uk WHOIS are: Copyright Nominet UK 1996 - 2023.How do I transfer a domain name to 20i using the IPS tag?
To transfer domain names ending with .uk, you'll first need to contact your current provider and request they change the tag to STACK. Once the tag change has been completed you'll be able to complete the transfer over to us.
If you're having any problems with changing your tag we recommend contacting Nominet.
For more information on how to transfer a domain to 20i please see here: https://www.20i.com/support/domain-names/transfer-domain-20i
How do I change the IPS tag on a domain name registered with 20i?
If you’re looking to move your domain name away from 20i, then you’d need to update the Nominet IPS tag to the tag for the registrar you’re moving to.
To do this, you’ll need to:
- Log in to your My20i account and go to Manage Domains
- Select Options and then go to Manage
- Select Transfer Away
- Enter the new IPS tag and press Submit
Please note that all tag change requests are actioned immediately via our automated system and that we are unable to undo them. If a tag is change is made in error you will need to contact the new tag holders in order to transfer back.
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How do I transfer my domain to you?
The transfer process for domain names varies, dependent on the type of domain in question.
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How do I change the registrant name for a .uk domain name?
Registrant name changes for a .uk domain name (.co.uk/.me.uk/org.uk/.uk) can only be performed via the .UK registry, Nominet.
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Why does my UK tag change show as complete but the domain is not in my account?
A UK domain transfer is a 2 stage process. You need to:
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How do I obtain the authorisation code/EPP code for my domain?
If you intend to transfer your GTLD domain elsewhere, you'll need its authorisation/EPP code. The following guide details how to obtain this from your My20i control panel.
Please note, domain names that have been registered or transferred within the last sixty days may not be transferred to or from 20i. This is a registry restriction.
- Log in to My20i.
- Once logged in, select Manage Domains from control panel homepage.
- Select Manage on the required domain name.
- Under Domain Management, select Transfer Away.
- If the domain name is locked, you should then be presented with the following: 'To unlock the domain, you will need to select the green arrow.' Doing so will unlock the domain. If the domain is unlocked, proceed to the next step.
- Your authorisation code will then be presented to you.
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If a domain has been registered or transferred within the last 60 days, it can't be transferred out of Tsohost to 20i. This is due to ICANN rules. If it’s after 60 days, follow one of the processes below:
How to transfer your domain name from Tsohost
- Log in to your Tsohost account
- Navigagate to My Domains and selecting Manage for the domain you want to transfer
- Under Domain Management, Select Unlock Domain
Then, if your domain ends with .uk:
- Use the Release Domain menu on the Domain Management page to change the IPS tag to the IPS tag for 20i, which is ‘STACK’.
- Once complete, log in My20i, and select Transfer a Domain
- Enter the domain name and select Search
- Add the domain to your basket and complete checkout. Transfers are free. The transfer will complete almost instantly.
If your domain ends in .com, .net, .org and most other domains, follow these steps:
- On the Domain Management page, select Get EPP from the left side of the screen
- Log in My20i, and select Transfer a Domain
- Enter the domain name and select Search
- Add the domain to your basket and complete checkout
- There's a £6.00/$12.00 transfer fee to move the domain but don't worry, for most TLDs you'll get an extra year’s renewal added to the renewal totally free of charge
- An email will be sent - usually instantly but can take up to 6 hours - to the e-mail address listed as the Admin Contact
- Follow the link in this e-mail and Approve the transfer by entering the Authorisation Code (EPP code) obtained earlier
- Once authorised the transfer will complete automatically within 5 days
If your domain ends in .uk.com, .gb.com, .eu.com, .uk.net, .gb.net and .eu.net (CentralNIC domains):
- On the Domain Management page, select Get EPP from the left side of the screen
- Log in My20i, and select Transfer a Domain
- Enter the domain name and select Search
- Add the domain to your basket
- You’ll be prompted for the Authorisation Code (EPP code). Enter it here.
- Complete checkout
- You will be charged for a year’s domain registration (or as long as you wish)
- The transfer will complete automatically within 5 days
And that's it! You can now enjoy lower domain prices, more features and quality support from the 20i team!
Domain transfer statuses explained?
After submitting a domain name for transfer, you can keep track of its status from the Pending Domain Transfer page.
Over the course of a transfer you may see a couple of different statuses:
Pending Owner Approval – In the case where an authorisation code (EPP) hasn’t been submitted with the transfer of the domain, the Registry will send an approval email to the administration email address listed in the contact details for the domain. If you locate the email and follow the instructions, the transfer can move to the next stage in the process.
Pending Registry Approval – Once the domain transfer has been verified either by an authorisation code (EPP) or approval email then we must wait for final confirmation from the previous registrar before the transfer completes. There isn’t anything you need to do, and the transfer will complete usually within 5-7 days.
Transfer in Progress - This status indicates that all required approvals have been received, and the domain transfer is being processed. It could take a few days to complete depending on the registrars involved.
Transfer Completed - The domain has successfully been transferred to the new registrar. At this point, the new registrar has control over the domain, and the former registrar no longer has any access to or control over the domain.
When a transfer completes it’ll be removed from the Pending Domain Transfer page and you’ll be able to manage the domain from the Manage Domains page.
Transfer Failed - This status indicates that there was an issue with the transfer, and it didn't go through. The reasons could be various, like inadequate domain preparation, incorrect authorization code, or rejection by the losing registrar.
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All Resellers can transfer any .CO.UK or .UK domain to 20i instantly, and for free. Save money on every renewal.
The .UK Domain Saver tool scans through your hosting packages and determines those that have domains held with a registrar that's charging you (or your customer) a higher renewal price. It's free to transfer any. co.uk or .uk domain to 20i and you don't need to pay a renewal until it's due, it's an effortless way to save money. Easily filter the list of savings by registrar and transfer domains in batches, or transfer domains individually, whichever suits you - you'll make savings on every single domain.
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Transferring is Easy (and Free!) - No tech skills required.
- Log in to your current registrar and update the Nominet IPS tags to STACK
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Sometimes the Domain Registry requires the person registering the domain - the Registrant - to verify the contact details of their domain.
What is the verification process?
The verification process is a 15-day window during which a Registrant must provide a response to the verification email sent by the Registry. The email contains a link to a page displaying the Registrant contact details and the option to Verify Information.
What if domain contact validation is not completed?
Failure to respond to the Registry email will result in the suspension of the domain. This will lead to the website and the email service for the domain stopping.
How to I resend a verification email?
- Head to My20i > Domain Contact Validation
- Select Resend Verification Email

What information is being verified?
The Registry is verifying the First name, Last name and Email of the Registrant. If a domain is bought, transferred or updated, the Registry checks against the existing records to check if the new contact information needs to be verified.
What change will trigger the verification process for an existing domain?
Any change to the registrant contact information will trigger the verification process. An email will automatically be sent requesting verification of the newly updated details.
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If a domain has been registered or transferred within the last 60 days, it can't be transferred out of LCN. This is due to ICANN rules. If it’s after 60 days, follow one of the processes below:
How to transfer your domain name from LCN
- Log in to your LCN account and select Control Panel
- Select the Domain you would like to transfer, and click Domain Transfers at the bottom of the page
Then if your domain ends in '.uk'
- Select the link Click here to change the Nominet TAG and enter the 20i tag, which is 'STACK'
- Explain why you're leaving and choose Proceed
- Log in My20i, and select Transfer a Domain
- Enter the domain name and select Search
- Add the domain to your basket and complete checkout. Transfers are free. The transfer will complete almost instantly.
If your domain ends in .com, .net, .org and most other domains, follow these steps:
- Select the link Click here to transfer your domain away from LCN
- Enter the email address of where you'd like your Authorisation Code sent.
- Log in My20i, and select Transfer a Domain
- Enter the domain name and select Search
- Add the domain to your basket and complete checkout
- There's a £6.00/$12.00 transfer fee to move the domain but don't worry, for most TLDs you'll get an extra year’s renewal added to the renewal totally free of charge
- An email will be sent - usually instantly but can take up to 6 hours - to the Admin Contact
- Follow the link in this e-mail and Approve the transfer by entering the Authorisation Code obtained earlier
- Once authorised the transfer will complete automatically within 5 days
If your domain ends in .uk.com, .gb.com, .eu.com, .uk.net, .gb.net and .eu.net (CentralNIC domains):
- Select the link Click here to transfer your domain away from LCN
- Enter the email address of where you'd like your Authorisation Code sent.
- Log in My20i, and select Transfer a Domain
- Enter the domain name and select Search
- Add the domain to your basket
- You’ll be prompted for the Authorisation Code. Enter it here.
- Complete checkout
- You will be charged for a year’s domain registration (or as long as you wish)
- The transfer will complete automatically within 5 days
Now you've successfully begun the domain transfer process - but if there any issues please get in touch. Take a break - you deserve it!
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