Moving Domain Names Registered through Network Solutions 


The process for moving domain names is as follows:

  1. If you registered your domain using Network Solutions, Inc. go to: http://www.networksolutions.com/en_US/makechanges/ and enter your domain name and click on the GO button. 
  2. You'll then be on the "Welcome to Make Changes" page. You'll then see the box titled: 
     Self-select what you want to do (recommended) 
    Select the "Modify a Host (Name Server)" and click on the GO button.     

     

    Follow the directions and provide the following information. 

    NIC Handle: WHACKSTAR-DOM
    New Host Name: WhackStar Productions
    Domain servers in listed order: 

    Host Name: NS1.HE.NET  IP Address: 216.218.130.2 
    Host Name: NS2.HE.NET  IP Address: 216.218.131.2

     

  3. NSI (Network Solutions Inc) will send you an URGENT MODIFY DOMAIN NAME form. You must reply to this email with the template intact.  Don't delete any part of the template. You will see the words do not delete bellow this line in the email. Send the email to hostmaster@internic.net from an email address that's one of the contact email addresses for your domain name. The email address will be the one you originally had when you set up the domain name.

  4. The InterNIC will send you an email saying they received your request. The email will contain a ticket number for tracking purposes. Print out a copy of this email and put it in a safe place. You may need the tracking number later. They will also send you another email within 4 hours. You'll need to send them a reply with an A on the first line to acknowledge that you want them to move your domain. They won't move it unless you acknowledge it. That's how they verify that someone else isn't trying to move your domain.

  5. After you have completed the top 2 steps it will take 1-3 days for your domain name change to go through.
Sometimes there is a problems and domain names transfers are held up and not processed. If your domain transfer isn't processed within a week, it's best to call the InterNIC directly at (703)742-4777. Be sure to have your ticket number ready when you call. AND be prepared for a lengthy hold time.

Some common causes for domain registration being held up are:

Before you call the InterNIC you can contact us and we'll check to verify that your domain is active.
If the email account you had when you registered the domain name is no longer valid, you can:
  1. Forward the URGENT MODIFY DOMAIN CHANGE from your current account.
  2. Call the InterNIC to get your tracking number and explain the situation. Request a format for the authorization letter.
  3. Fax the InterNIC authorization for the move to (703)742-9552.

To update address or contact information with Network Solutions go to:

http://www.networksolutions.com/cgi-bin/makechanges/mc-decision

To avoid problems with future transfers it is CRITICAL to keep your information current!!