How to transfer 123-Reg domain names to Ecenica

How do I transfer my domains away from 123-Reg to Ecenica?

Applies to:

  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Time needed: 10 minutes
  • Required: 123 Reg Account Details

Learn how to transfer your domain names from 123-Reg to Ecenica. We include steps for unlocking your domain, updating an IPS Tag (.uk domains) and obtaining an EPP code (Domain Auth Code).

How to transfer a UK domain (.uk, .co.uk, .org.uk, .me.uk, .ltd.uk)

  1. Login to your 123-reg control panel
  2. Under Domain names, select your domain from the drop down list, then click Manage
  3. Click IPS Tag
  4. Enter ECENICA
  5. Click Change IPS Tag Now
  6. Open the Ecenica domain checker and enter your .uk domain name you wish to transfer.
  7. Click Add to Basket next to your domain.
  8. Click Continue to Basket.
  9. Click Proceed to checkout and follow the steps place your domain transfer order.
  10. We’ll process your order and send you an email confirming your domain transfer has started.

How to transfer a gTLD domain (.com, .net, .org, etc)

1. How to unlock your domain

  1. Login to your 123-reg control panel
  2. Under Domain names, select your domain from the drop down list, then click Manage
  3. Click Manage domain locking then click Unlock domain

2. How to request an EPP Code (Domain Auth Code)

  1. Login to your 123-reg control panel
  2. Under Domain names, select your domain from the drop down list, then click Manage
  3. Click Request Authorisation Code

3. Check your domain admin contact is up to date

  1. Login to your 123-reg control panel
  2. Under Domain names, select your domain from the drop down list, then click Manage
  3. Click Modify Contact Details & check your contact email is up too date.

4. Order your domain transfer

  1. Open the Ecenica domain checker and enter your domain name you wish to transfer.
  2. Our checker will show you the price for transferring and renewing your domain for one extra year. Click Add to Basket next to your domain.
  3. Click Continue to Basket.
  4. Enter your Authorisation Code from earlier and follow the on-screen instructions to order your domain transfer.
  5. Click Proceed to checkout and follow the steps place your domain transfer order.
  6. We’ll process your order and send you an email confirming your domain transfer has started.