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Transfer your domain name and DNS management to ClubZap

Updated over 2 weeks ago

Transferring a .com or .ie website address

If your club has an existing domain name (e.g: www.yourclubname.com) and you would like to keep this domain name but point it to the new ClubZap website being offered you will need to provide our support@clubzap.com team with the EPP (Authorisation code) to begin the process of transferring your domain to ClubZap.

Additionally, while ClubZap takes on domain management activities, the club retains full ownership of the domain name, ensuring complete control and autonomy.

The club will still own the domain name and can transfer it out at any stage if they wish. As part of the domain name management will will also provide DNS management, website hosting (ClubZap website template) and provide an SSL cert to ensure your website is secure.

ClubZap will handle automatic domain renewals, simplifying the process and eliminating manual intervention for club administrators.

Transferring a .co.uk domain name

For transferring .co.uk domain names, an EPP code (also known as an authorization or auth code) is not required. Instead, these domains are transferred using a system that relies on changing the IPS tag associated with the domain.

Stage 1 - Completed by ClubZap Support team

  1. Log into DNSimple and click on Add a Domain.

  2. Select transfer a domain.

  3. Press Transfer Domain

  4. Select a registrant and fill in any extended attributes.

  5. Press Transfer Domain

Stage 2 - Completed by your current registrar

To complete the transfer of a .UK or .CO.UK domain, you must change the domain’s IPS TAG at your current domain registrar. Your registrar may allow you to do this through their website, or you may need to contact them via email or phone.

Request the change of the IPS TAG to KEY-SYSTEMS-DE. This is case-sensitive, so make sure the IPS TAG is in all capital letters.

Once you’ve authorized the transfer, you may have to wait up to 72 hours for the transfer to complete.

Ownership and Management of Transferred Domains

Ownership of Club Domains

When a club registers or transfers its website domain through ClubZap, full ownership of the domain remains with the club itself. ClubZap simply facilitates hosting and management to provide a smooth and professional experience.

Renewal and Management by ClubZap

ClubZap takes care of all the technical and administrative aspects related to domain management, including automated renewals. This ensures club administrators don’t need to manage renewals manually or worry about missing deadlines.

No Action Required from Clubs

Club administrators can focus on other priorities as the technical aspects and automated services for domain management are handled by ClubZap’s team. For queries or support, the ClubZap team is readily available.

Related Topics:

  • How to Customize Your ClubZap Website

  • Club Administration Features in ClubZap

  • Understanding Website Hosting with ClubZap

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